Product manual
6-7
Programming Your Application
650 Series AC Drive
D
erivative (
P
503)
This is used to correct for certain types of control loop instability, and therefore improve
response. It is sometimes used when heavy or large inertia rolls are being controlled. The
derivative term has an associated filter to suppress high frequency signals.
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Functions as P, PI, PID controller
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Single symmetric limit on output
A Method for Setting-up the PI Gains
The gains should be set-up so that a critically damped response is achieved for a step change in
setpoint. An underdamped or oscillatory system can be thought of as having too much gain, and
an overdamped system has too little.
To set up the P gain, set the I gain to zero. Apply a step change in setpoint that is typical for the
System, and observe the response. Increase the gain and repeat the test until the system becomes
oscillatory. At this point, reduce the P gain until the oscillations disappear. This is the maximum
value of P gain achievable.
If a steady state error is present, i.e. the feedback never reaches the setpoint value, the I gain
needs to be increased. As before, increase the I gain and apply the step change. Monitor the
output. If the output becomes oscillatory, reduce the P gain slightly. This should reduce the
steady state error. Increasing the I gain further may reduce the time to achieve zero steady state
error.
These values of P and I can now be adjusted to provide the exact response required for this step
change.
Auto Restart
This provides the facility to automatically reset a choice of trip events and restart the drive with a
programmed number of attempts. If the drive is not successfully started, a manual or remote trip
reset is required.
The number of attempted restarts are recorded. This count is cleared after a trip-free period of
operation (5 minutes or 4 x AUTO RESTART DELAY, whichever is the longer); or after a
successful manual or remote trip reset; or by removing the Run signal (Terminal 7, DIN1).
Underdamped (oscillatory)
Critically Damped
Overdamped
OUTPUT
SETPOINT
P Gain
I Gain dt
Setpoint
Error
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-
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Output
Feedback
(AIN2)
(AIN1)
D Gain dtd
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