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

Auto/Manual mode selection buttons and mode indication LEDs.

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

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

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

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

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

Dual faceplates (e.g., Primary and Secondary) for Dual Feedback, Cascade, Feedforward, Override and Decoupling controls strategies.

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.

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

Ten predefined process models

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

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

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

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