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User-friendly interface resembles a real control station.   Minimizes learning time.

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Auto/Manual mode selection buttons and mode indication LEDs.

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Set point and output entry via "jog" buttons or key in a particular value through a dialog box.

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Tuning display permits entry of Gain or Proportional Band, Integral in minutes/repeat or repeats/min, and Derivative time.

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Scheduled tuning option, applicable to proportional, integral and derivative modes.

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Load control buttons permit forcing a step change or enabling automatic load changes.  Statistical properties of the automatic load changes are user selectable.

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Control menu permits selection of control strategies:

Feedback Override (Selector)
Dual Feedback Two forms of Feedforward
Ratio Two forms of Decoupling
Cascade Four forms of Model-Based Control
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Dual faceplates (e.g., Primary and Secondary) for Dual Feedback, Cascade, Feedforward, Override and Decoupling controls strategies.

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Control Options permit selection of control algorithm and controller features found in commercial systems, such as direct or reverse acting, set point tracking, anti-reset windup and output limits.

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Data logging to a printer, designated file or screen display.  User selection of variables to be logged and logging frequency.

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Ten predefined process models

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Process model BUILDER program (furnished) permits user graphical configuration of additional process models - no programming required.

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Hard copy Users manual in addition to on-screen HELP.

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20 laboratory exercises support immediate use in process control seminars or self-study.

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