Instelpunt

Instelpunt is a term used in Dutch to describe the point at which a device, system or process is adjusted to achieve a desired output. It can refer to a physical position, a digital value, or a parameter setting. The instelpunt serves as a reference or target value that guides calibration, tuning, and control.

Etymologically, instelpunt comes from the verb instellen (to set) and the noun punt (point). In practice, an instelpunt may be fixed or adjustable, and it is used during maintenance, calibration, or optimization to align performance with specifications. The concept is applicable across technical domains, from measurement instruments to industrial machinery and consumer devices.

In metrology and calibration, the instelpunt is the value or condition at which a measurement system is adjusted to match a known standard. In control systems, the instelpunt often corresponds to the setpoint—the target value that the controller strives to achieve, such as temperature, pressure, or speed. The controller compares the measured value to the instelpunt and generates corrective actions to minimize the deviation.

The instelpunt can be a physical knob position, a digital parameter, or a software setting. Its accuracy and stability depend on component quality, sensor precision, and the overall tuning of the system. Misadjustment of the instelpunt can lead to systematic error, drift, or suboptimal performance.

See also: setpoint, calibration, adjustment, tuning.