IMTS 2016 Fluid Power Conference: Optimizing Sensor, Actuator and Control Technology in Fluid Power Motion

Chicago, Illinois - Controlling heavy masses smoothly and precisely is primary for quality production. In practice, optimizing a closed loop system may mean the use of second order tuning. The proper use of closed loop second derivative gain is often the difference between failure and success.  One practical use is in the Forest Products Industry.   In sawmill applications, controlling heavy masses with small diameter cylinders is like controlling a mass on the end of a weak spring.  The second derivative gain adds addition electronic damping that significantly reduces or eliminates oscillations where normal PID gain control fails.  PID with second derivative gain, PID2, also allows the overall controller gains to be increased and still maintain a damped response.

About the speaker
Mr. Nachtwey has more than 25 years of experience developing hydraulic, pneumatic and vision systems for industrial applications. He graduated from Oregon State University in 1975 with a BSEE and served in the U.S. Navy until 1980. He became president of Delta Computer Systems, Inc. in 1992. In addition to leading Delta’s engineering and R&D programs, his articles are published in industry publications such as Hydraulics and Pneumatics and Machine Design. He has also presented technical papers for IFPE, NFPA, FPDA and various technical conferences.

About the company
Delta Computer Systems provides RMC Motion Controllers to industry for precise position, speed and pressure closed loop control for industrial machinery and testing applications that apply servo-hydraulic and servo-motor applications featuring fieldbus communications (EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, PROFIBUS, and Serial options). Connect Control and Optimize using Mix and Match Transducer modules with flexible configurations.  Delta delivers for single and multi-axis precise position, speed and pressure/force applications.

Registration for the Fluid Power Conferences is now open.