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  • IEC 61850 Power Communications Standard - Commercial Ethernet switches need not apply!

    IEC 61850 Power Communications Standard - Commercial Ethernet switches need not apply!

    The Ethernet-based IEC 61850 international standards for communication in power generation facilities and substations sets a high bar for Ethernet switch reliability. The goal of this standard is to integrate all of the protection, control, measurement, and monitoring functions within a substation.
    By: Bill Lydon
    07 February, 2003 | 3 minutes
  • Should You be Using Lambda Tuning?

    Should You be Using Lambda Tuning?

    A tuning method based on achieving smooth set point response is becoming more popular. The method guarantees stability, robustness and no overshoot. Shouldn't you be using it?
    By: John Gerry
    04 February, 2003 | 3 minutes
  • PID Controller Specification

    PID Controller Specification

    There are no industry-wide standards for PID controllers. However, robust and optimal control of process loops requires PID controllers to have certain abilities and features described here.
    By: F. G. Shinskey(Consultant) and John Gerry P.E., president of Expertune
    03 February, 2003 | 4 minutes
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