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Open loop is a system without feedback. If the mechanical behaviour of a positioner is well known and has limited influence of external factors, a feedback system can cause unnecessary system complexity, system cost and calculation overhead. In some cases a feedback loop can even cause unwanted behaviour (if a feedback loop is not well-designed).
