How To Tune the 649 Controller Chapter Four: Operation
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How To Tune the 649 Controller
You may need to tune the 649 controller to optimize how it controls your system. Tuning
consists of varying the P (Proportional) and I (Integral) parameters to achieve the fastest,
smoothest response to changes in the set point value. Ideally, the 649 controller should respond
to a new set point value by rapidly changing the pressure in the system to match the set point with
little under or overshoot. Refer to How The 649 Pressure Controller Works, page 23, and Tuning
the 649 Pressure Controller, page 25, for a complete description of the effects of the P and I
terms.
The P term and the I term are initially set to position 0. The controls are located on the top of the
unit, as shown in Figure 6, page 21. Each control has a 10-position dial. The P term has only 8
values; positions 8 and 9 repeat the values of positions 0 and 1.
1. Send your set point signal.
If you are using multiple set points send the most critical set point.
2. Change the set point in the direction that you expect the system to deviate in, and observe
the controller response.
A properly tuned controller will reach the new set point rapidly, without overshoot.
• If the controller is too slow to reach the set point, increase the P term.
• If the pressure fluctuates around the set point, decrease the P term.
• If the pressure overshoots the set point and then settles to the correct pressure,
increase the I term.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the response of the controller is optimized.
4. Change the set point in the opposite direction, and observe the response.
Although the response may vary slightly, it should be acceptable. If it is not acceptable,
follow the guidelines in steps 1 and 2 to tune the controller.
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