A practical guide for learning about Proportional Integral Derivative (PID) loop control and tuning.
PID loops are everywhere in industrial automation—but getting them tuned for fast, stable, and efficient control can be a challenge.
This new technical article defines the elements of a PID loop, reviews how PIDs are configured for Opto 22 devices, and introduces a free online tuner you can use for many loop controllers (not just Opto's).
The article covers:
- What is a PID control loop?
- PID terminology
- Tuning a PID loop
- Using the free online tuner
- Configuring PIDs on Opto 22 devices
- More resources for PIDs
Ready to try out the online tuner?
Sometimes it's easier to see these technical concepts in action.
Whether you use Opto 22 controllers or a different PID loop controller, you can use our free online graphical PID tuner. It's a huge help if you use PID control loops only now and then, or if you are looking for a less-math-more-visual way to tune your PID loop. Try it now!
