ValVue Digital Communications Software Ver. 2.80
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The Advanced Tuning Parameters dialog appears (Figure 106). Refer to Table 7 for
parameter descriptions.
Figure 106 Advanced Parameters Dialog
Table 7 Advanced Tuning Parameters
Tuning Parameter Description
Dead Zone When the valve position is within the setpoint +/- the dead zone, no additional posi-
tion control is performed. This value is normally 0%, however for high friction valves
(e.g. valves with graphite packing) a higher dead zone (%) helps avoid limit cycling
due to the stick/slip action of the valve. In these cases the dead zone chosen might
be 0.5% to 1%. Range: 0 and 5%.
Beta Beta is nonlinear gain factor, ranging from -9 to 9. When beta is 0, the position con-
troller gain is linear. Otherwise the gain is function of error. The larger the Beta, the
smaller the gain for small error. Typical values for a valve position controller is 7 or 8.
Position Compensation
Coefficient
The response of a valve is different when it is nearly closed than when it is nearly
open. The position compensation coefficient, a number between 2 and 20, allows
you to make adjustments to try to equalize the valve response. The normal value is 6.
Boost The boost field in the PID adjustments controls a supplemental pressure or boost to
speed up initial valve response. Valve response is the amount of time it takes for the
valve to go from setpoint to 100%
Stroke Time Amount of time in seconds required for the valve to be completely stroked.
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