
U90 Ladder Software Manual
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Inside the PID Function
The PID function is based on 3 actions, Proportional, Integral, and Derivative. The PID
output is the combined output of all 3 actions.
All of the PID functions are activated by changes in the process Error, the difference
between the Process Value and the process Set Point value (E = SP – PV).
Proportional Band
The proportional band is a range defined around the Set Point. It is expressed as a
percentage of the total Process Value (PV). When the PV is within this range, the PID
function is active.
Note that the proportional band may exceed 100%. In this case, PID control is applied over
the entire system range.
Proportional Action
Proportional action begins after the PV enters the proportional band; at this point, the Error
is 100%. The action outputs a value that is in direct linear proportion to the size of the
Error value.
A broad proportional band causes a more gradual initial response from the controller.
Typically, Set Point overshoot is low; but when the system stabilizes, oscillations around
the Set Point tend to be greater.
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