The on-off controller is a _____ system.
The on-off controller is a _____ system.
Right Answer is:
Discontinuous
SOLUTION
The on-off controller is a discontinuous system.
Detailed Explanation
The controllers are basically classified as discontinuous controllers and continuous controllers.
The discontinuous mode controllers are further classified as ON-OFF controllers and multiposition controllers.
Two Position Mode(ON-OFF Controller)
- The two-position controller is also known as the ON-OFF controller.
- This type of controller is simple and inexpensive and are generally employed for home heating system, domestic water heaters, and industrial control system.
- For example, if the controlled process variable is room temperature, the switch would turn ‘ON’ the air cooler when the temperature is high and turn it “OFF° when the desired comfort level is reached.
- Thus, an ON-OFF controller operates on the manipulated variable only, when the temperature crosses the setpoint. The output has only two states, completely ON or completely OFF.
- The one stage is used when the temperature is above the desired value (setpoint) and the other state is used when the. temperature is below the set point.
- The on-off controller is discontinuous at the point when the system changes its state from on to off