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Industrial automation · manufacturing · OT — updated 2026-09-25

Deadband

Error band with no control action.

Range around setpoint where the controller takes no action, preventing chatter on valves and contactors. Also used on HMI trends and alarm re-triggering.

See also: PID loop · Hysteresis

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