Manual 37615B SPM-D2-10 - Synchronizing Unit

Overshoot xm: Highest transient set point value deviation during the transition from one steady-state condition to
a new steady-state condition following modification of the disturbance variable or reference input variable (x m Op-
timal  10 %).

Permanent control deviation xd: The present deviation between set point value and control variable in the
steady-state condition (PID controller: xd = 0).

From these values, the values KP, Tn and TV can be determined by various calculations. Moreover, it is possible,
by performing various calculations, to determine the optimal controller settings, e. g. by calculating compensation
or adjustment of the time constants, T-sum rule, or symmetric optimum. Other setting procedures and information
may be obtained from current literature.

CAUTION
The following must be observed regarding the controller setting:
 Ensure that the emergency shutdown system is ready for use.
 While determining the critical frequency, pay attention to the amplitude and frequency.
 If the two values change in an uncontrollable manner:

 EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN 

Initial state: The initial state determines the start position of the controller. If the controller is switched off, the
initial state can be used to output a fixed controller position. Even when the analog controller is switched off, the
initial state can be freely adjusted (e.g. the speed controller can be controlled in a statically manner).

Controller output Initial state 0 to 100 %

Initial state 000%
Analog controller output setting with controller switched off.

General settings: The setting rule described below only serves as an example. It has not been and cannot be tak-
en into account whether this method is suitable for configuring your particular controlled system as each con-
trolled system behaves uniquely.

There are various methods of setting a controller. The setting rules of Ziegler and Nichols are explained below
(determination for abrupt disturbances on the system input); this setting method assumes a pure lag element con-
nected in series with a first-order lag system.

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