User`s manual
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Magtrol Model DSP6001 Dynamometer ControllerChapter 5 – PID Settings
SETUP
5.5.3 Setting tHe piD for SpeeD ControL
1. With the motor and brake OFF, set the desired Speed Set Point by pressing the SPEED SET
button and using the UP and DOWN buttons and Decrease/Increase dial.
2. Set the P, I and D values to zero.
3. Turn the motor ON.
4. Turn the brake ON.
5. Slowly increase the P term until the speed read is about 25% of the desired load point.
Figure 5–7 Initial P Setting for Speed Control at 25%
6. Turn the brake OFF.
7. Increase the I term to 10%.
8. Turn the brake ON and observe response, then turn the brake OFF. Desired Result is a fast
response with some over shoot.
a. If the response was too slow, increase the I term in 1-5% increments and repeat #8.
b. If the response was too fast, decrease the I term in 1-5% incremets and repeat #8.