Appendix G
PID Set Up
PID Loop
The PowerFlex 40P has a built-in PID (proportional, integral, 
differential) control loop. The PID loop is used to maintain a process 
feedback (such as pressure, flow or tension) at a desired set point. The 
PID loop works by subtracting the PID feedback from a reference and 
generating an error value. The PID loop reacts to the error, based on the 
PID Gains, and outputs a frequency to try to reduce the error value to 0. 
To enable the PID loop, parameter A132
 [PID Ref Sel] must be set to an 
option other than 0 “PID Disabled”.
Exclusive Control and Trim Control are two basic configurations where 
the PID loop may be used.