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Before we discuss how to tune the PID controller, let’s look at some basic facts about PID Controller. Basic Facts…
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Most modern PID controllers have the following features: Manual versus automatic modeOutput trackingSetpoint trackingAlarm capabilitiesProcess variable (PV) characterization and dampingSetpoint…