A PID temperature
controller
Bapuji Educational Association®
BAPUJI INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, DAVANGERE
Course Project Report on
USING LABVIEW DESIGN A PID TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER
Course : Control system Course Code : BEC403
Submitted by
4BD23EC108 Suhas S A
4BD23EC110 Tayakka H
4BD23EC112 Toshita L
4BD23EC114 Uday D R
4BD23EC116 Vaibhav S P
4BD23EC118 Vidya S N
Mrs Radhikapriya Y R
M.Tech. Assistant professor Dr. G.S. Sunitha
M.Tech(DEAC),Ph.d. MISTE,FETE
Course Project Guide Program Coordinator
Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering
2024-2025
A PID temperature
controller
CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1: 1.1 Introdution to Labview
CHAPTER 2: A PID temperature controller
2.1 Block Diagram.
2.2 Front panel
2.3 Procedure
CHAPTER 3: 3.1 Advantages, Applications and Future Scope.
CONCLUSION
ABSTRACT
A PID (Proportional-Integral-Derivative) temperature controller is a feedback control
system used to maintain a desired temperature setpoint in thermal systems. It continuously monitors the
temperature and calculates the error between the setpoint and the current temperature. The controller
then adjusts the heating or cooling input based on three control actions: proportional, integral, and
derivative. The proportional term responds to the current error, the integral term eliminates steady-state
error by considering the accumulation of past errors, and the derivative term predicts future errors to
improve system stability. PID controllers are widely used in industrial, laboratory, and consumer
applications due to their accuracy, stability, and efficiency in temperature regulation. Proper tuning of
the PID parameters (Kp, Ki, Kd) is essential to ensure optimal performance with minimal overshoot,
steady-state error, and fast response time.
A PID temperature
controller
USING LABVIEW DESIGN A PID TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER
CHAPTER 1:
1.1 INTRODUCTION:
LabVIEW (Laboratory Virtual Instrument Engineering Workbench) is a graphical
programming environment developed by National Instruments. It is widely used for data
acquisition, instrument control, and automation in various industries, including engineering,
research, and manufacturing.
Key Features of LabVIEW
Graphical Programming: Uses block diagrams instead of traditional text-based coding.
Virtual Instruments (VIs): Programs in LabVIEW are called VIs, which mimic
real- world instruments.
Data Acquisition & Processing: Supports real-time data collection, analysis,
and visualization.
Integration with Hardware: Compatible with sensors, microcontrollers, and
industrial automation systems.
Scalability & Modularity: Allows users to create complex systems with
reusable components.
Object-Oriented Design: Supports encapsulation and inheritance for
modular programming.
High-Speed Measurement & Control: Works with FPGAs for rapid data processing.
APPLICATIONS
LabVIEW is extensively used in:
Automated Testing & Measurement
Industrial Control & Automation
Medical Devices & Research Laboratories
Embedded System Design
Signal Processing & Analysis
LabVIEW is particularly useful for scientists and engineers who need to develop automated
testing and measurement systems without deep programming expertise
A PID temperature
controller
CHAPTER 2: A P I D T E M P E R A T U R E C O N T R O L L E R
2.1. Block Diagram:
2.2. Front panel:
A PID temperature
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2.3. Procedure:
1. Open LabVIEW and Create a New VI:
Launch LabVIEW and create a blank VI (Virtual Instrument).
2. Front Panel Setup:
Place the required controls and indicators:
a) Numeric controls for: Setpoint, Manual Control, PID Gains (Kp, Ki, Kd)
b) Boolean control for: Auto (T)? and Stop
c) Thermometer for temperature display.
d) Waveform Chart for visualizing real-time data.
3. Block Diagram (As Shown in Your Image):
Auto/Manual Selector:
a) Use a Case Structure or Select Function to choose between manual and
automatic control.
b) If Auto? is TRUE, use PID output; else, use manual control input.
4. PID Controller Block:
Place the PID.vi block (from Control Design & Simulation or PID Toolkit).
Connect:
a) Setpoint
b) Process Variable (PV) from the process
c) PID gains (Proportional, Integral, Derivative)
5. Simulated Process (Plant):
Use a process model (e.g., transfer function or simulated block like
thermal plant).
Input: Manipulated Variable (MV) from PID output.
Output: Process Value (PV) as feedback.
6. Process Parameters Block:
Add parameters like gain, lag, and dead time to make the plant realistic.
This can be a sub-VI or a simulation express block.
7. Display and Logging:
Connect PV to a thermometer indicator.
Use a Waveform Chart to monitor the temperature over time.
8. Looping Structure:
Enclose the whole setup in a While Loop for continuous execution.
Add a Stop button to break the loop.
9. Tuning and Testing:
Adjust Kp, Ki, and Kd values to observe the effect on system performance.
Test the transition between manual and auto modes.
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A PID temperature
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CHAPTER 3:
3.1 Advantages, Applications and Future Scope.
Advantages of A PID temperature controller
High Accuracy and Stability:Maintains the desired temperature with minimal error, even
in systems with disturbances or time lag.
Automatic Error Correction: Continuously adjusts output based on real-time
feedback, reducing steady-state error and offset.
Flexibility and Tunability: PID parameters (Kp, Ki, Kd) can be tuned to suit
different processes—fast or slow systems.
Improved System Response: Enhances system performance by reducing overshoot,
improving settling time, and preventing oscillations.
Versatile Application: Suitable for various industrial and laboratory
heating/cooling applications (e.g., furnaces, incubators, chemical processes).
Applications
Industrial Furnaces and Ovens: Controls heating temperature precisely for metal
processing, ceramics, and glass manufacturing.
HVAC Systems (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning): Maintains room or
system temperature in buildings, labs, and server rooms.
Chemical and Pharmaceutical Processes: Ensures stable reaction temperatures in
reactors, fermenters, and distillation units.
Food and Beverage Industry: Regulates temperature in pasteurization, baking ovens,
chillers, and refrigerators.
Boilers and Water Heaters: Maintains the desired water temperature in domestic
and industrial systems.
Future Scope
Integration with IoT and Smart Systems: PID controllers will be integrated with IoT
platforms for remote monitoring, cloud-based data analysis, and smart decision-making
in industries and homes.
AI-Enhanced PID Tuning: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning will help auto-tune
PID parameters in real time, improving performance in dynamic and nonlinear
environments.
Use in Renewable Energy Systems: Precise temperature control will be vital in solar
thermal systems, battery thermal management, and hydrogen production setups.
Miniaturized and Embedded Applications: PID algorithms will be embedded in
compact microcontrollers and sensors for consumer electronics, wearables, and medical
devices.
Advanced Process Control (APC) Integration: In industries, PID will continue to evolve as
part of APC systems that include predictive and adaptive control for highly sensitive
processes.
A PID temperature
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CONCLUSION
This project demonstrates the controller’s ability to respond to changes in
setpoint and disturbances, ensuring accurate temperature regulation.
As industries move towards automation and smart systems, PID controllers will
continue to play a critical role, with future advancements integrating AI, IoT,
and enhanced tuning methods for even better performance.
