TuneKit/spl minus/a tool to tune PID controllers in Damatic XD automation system

Abstract

Introduces a tool, which is used to tune PID controllers in Damatic XD automation system. The starting point was to develop a tool which is guided by the user and whose properties are chosen to meet the special needs originating from characteristics of Damatic XD system and processes it is used to control as well as skills of the potential users. After an initial survey it was decided to utilize standard technology/spl minus/PC equipment and MATLAB software. In this way the authors were able to achieve reasonably short product development schedule and flexibility in the development work as well as in possible further improving of the tool.<>