To autotune or not?

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Im using the Auber syl 2352 with a 5500 watt element in a keggle with TC and am wondering if the autotune function is sufficient/optimal for setup or are people setting up there own parameters
 
Quick question, how long does the auto tune run, and does it stop itself? I tried to run my pid in auto tune while I was checking my system to make sure everything is water tight and set correct and it just kept blinking and never stopped. Is that correct?
 
Dave258 said:
Quick question, how long does the auto tune run, and does it stop itself? I tried to run my pid in auto tune while I was checking my system to make sure everything is water tight and set correct and it just kept blinking and never stopped. Is that correct?
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IIRC, the autotune may take some time to run. Manual says 2-3 on/off cycles then the microprocessor determines the correct parameters. I'm pretty sure the blinking stops when it's complete. To manually exit, hold down the A/M key until the light stops blinking. This is the Auberins PID.
 
Reelale said:
IIRC, the autotune may take some time to run. Manual says 2-3 on/off cycles then the microprocessor determines the correct parameters. I'm pretty sure the blinking stops when it's complete. To manually exit, hold down the A/M key until the light stops blinking. This is the Auberins PID.
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HarkinBanks said:
Mine took a long time to autotune, probably like 45 mins before it finished.
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Thanks guys. Reelale, I didn't read the entire manual, would make sense too though :). I was more amazed that when I plugged everything in yesterday, my control panel worked, my element worked and I didn't blow up my house.:ban:

Do you guys suggest letting it run through the entire process before brewing with it? Like on a test run? Or could the first brew set the auto tune?

I am itching to brew on my new rig.
 
Dave258 said:
Thanks guys. Reelale, I didn't read the entire manual, would make sense too though :). I was more amazed that when I plugged everything in yesterday, my control panel worked, my element worked and I didn't blow up my house.:ban:

Do you guys suggest letting it run through the entire process before brewing with it? Like on a test run? Or could the first brew set the auto tune?

I am itching to brew on my new rig.
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I did a dry-run with water ( I know, I know...) before I brewed the first time. Everything on the real brew was just like the test. Works fine.
 
I started the autotune the other day but my ventilation system was not up and running and the whole cellar started to fill up with steam and I had to abort. I didnt know that it was going to get up to boil on autotune Live and learn
 
I auto-tuned my PID and the results sucked. It would WAY overshoot after a big ramp up in temp was called for. I had to manually go in and tweak the parameters to get that under better control.
 
Walker said:
I auto-tuned my PID and the results sucked. It would WAY overshoot after a big ramp up in temp was called for. I had to manually go in and tweak the parameters to get that under better control.
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You didn't do it right :D

I used to get overshoot until I autotuned. It never does that now. Just write down the P-I-D variables and run it. If you don't like the results, go back.
 
Reelale said:
I had to google it. And still didn't get the joke.:eek:
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Good grief, autotune is what ALL rappers/pop stars filter their voice through, in order to make it acceptable to human ears.

See, it even makes a crying baby sound good.:D

 
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I thought that is what you meant but you spelled kanye, kayne so I was confused. I forgive your spelling as I see you are from Tenn.:cross:
 
WoW, that is funny, and I am going to Tenn. at the end of next week. I think I may know your sister...
 

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