The present invention is related to a method of controlling an actuator having a calibration process. The calibration process has a partial calibration routine and a calibration routine. The control system is capable of receiving one or more input signals and determining whether a partial calibration or calibration should occur. The first step in the process involves starting the control method where the actuator receives input signals or generates its own data within the actuator. A determination whether a partial calibration routine or a calibration routine will take place is based upon the value of the input signals received. A partial calibration routine will be performed if the input signals do not favor a calibration.