Temperature Control News

What is PID Control?

PID stands for Proportional, Integral, Derivative.

PID control provides a continuous variation of output within a control loop feedback mechanism to accurately control the process, removing oscillation and increasing efficiency.

On-Off Control v. Proportional Control

What Is The Difference Between On-Off Control and Proportional Control?

If Proportional Control Always Gives A More Stable Process, Why Would I Choose To Use On-Off Control?

When Should I Use Proportional Control? 

Understanding On-Off Temperature Controllers

An on-off temperature controller, also known as a signaller or "bang-bang" controller, will set its output so that the process value increases whenever it is below the desired temperature setpoint. As the process temperature rises above the setpoint, the output is changed to make it fall.

Latest video from West Control Solutions provides advice on temperature control alarms

Global specialist in process and temperature control West Control Solutions has unveiled its latest video guide for customers, which promotes best practice. The new guide provides essential advice and a number of handy tips on using alarms for temperature control systems.

Learn When to Use the Alarm Inhibit Function in a New video from West Control Solutions

A new video from West Control Solutions provides yet more answers to commonly asked questions from customers. This latest video focusses on the alarm inhibit function.