cardosocea
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Hi guys,
I have a mixer to be upgraded where I'd like to implement some smarter control than it currently has.
The speed control is currently done with buttons for up and another one for down. These buttons are checked against the system interlocks and then go straight out to solenoids that move a washplate that lets more or less oil through the hydraulic motor.
I checked with our hydraulic guru and other than upgrading the hydraulic system (not possible due to budget) the solution isn't easy.
I could devise some logic that pulses the up or down output depending on where the speed is in relation to the setpoint, but was wondering if anyone has applied any PID or smart logic to control something similar to this.
I have a mixer to be upgraded where I'd like to implement some smarter control than it currently has.
The speed control is currently done with buttons for up and another one for down. These buttons are checked against the system interlocks and then go straight out to solenoids that move a washplate that lets more or less oil through the hydraulic motor.
I checked with our hydraulic guru and other than upgrading the hydraulic system (not possible due to budget) the solution isn't easy.
I could devise some logic that pulses the up or down output depending on where the speed is in relation to the setpoint, but was wondering if anyone has applied any PID or smart logic to control something similar to this.