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Keys
Note: Pictured is the 3216 Eurotherm controller - this also applies to 3116, 3204 and 3208 series
controllers.
5.2 Automatic Tuning
In tuning, you match the characteristics (PID parameters) of the controller to those of the process
being controlled in order to obtain good control. Good control means:
Stable, ‘straight-line’ control of the PV as set point without fluctuation.
No overshoot or undershoot, of the PV set point.
Quick response to deviations from the set point caused by external disturbances, thereby
rapidly restoring the PV to the set point value.
Tuning involves calculating and setting the value of the parameters listed in the table below.
The PID controller consists of the following parameters:
When lit, it indicates that heating output
is on. “HEATING” will scroll.
When lit, it indicates that cooling output
is on. “COOLING” will scroll.
Press to select a new list of parameters.
Press to select a new parameter in a list.
Press to decrease a value in the setpoint.
Press to increase a value in the setpoint.
Flashes when in alarm condition. “ALARM
MESSAGE” will scroll.
When lit indicates that the air purge
output is on. “AUTO AIR PURGE” will
scroll.
When lit indicates that the air purge
output is on. “AUTO AIR PURGE” will
scroll.