What is Pitops?
Pitops emerges as the exclusive software solution that can perform authentic closed-loop system identification with PID controllers in Auto mode or with secondary PID controllers in Cascade mode, all without the need to disrupt the cascade chain or engage in additional, time-consuming plant step tests. This positions Pitops as unmatched in the market, as no other competing software can accurately identify transfer functions using data gleaned from PID controllers operating in Cascade mode. Moreover, Pitops carries out transfer function identification purely in the time domain, setting it apart from other tools that depend on the more complex Laplace (S) or Discrete (Z) domains. The software is also equipped with an extraordinary ability to handle multiple inputs and simultaneously identify various transfer functions. By employing a cutting-edge proprietary algorithm, Pitops enables closed-loop transfer function system identification in the time domain with multiple inputs, vastly outpacing traditional techniques such as ARX/ARMAX/Box and Jenkins that are utilized by rival tools. This innovative methodology not only simplifies the identification process but also significantly improves both accuracy and efficiency, solidifying Pitops as the industry's premier choice. As a result, users can expect a more streamlined and effective approach to system identification that enhances overall performance.
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Company Facts
Company Name:
PiControl Solutions
Date Founded:
1992
Company Location:
United States
Company Website:
www.picontrolsolutions.com/products/pitops/
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Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Freelance
Nonprofit
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Supported Languages
English