System
This classic magnetic levitation control problem is now presented in a new and innovative form. A 25 mm diameter, hollow steel sphere is suspended in space with visually appealing results and convenient time constants. Both analogue & digital control solutions are implemented.
Convenient sockets on the enclosure panel allow for quick changes of analogue controller gain and compensation components.
The equipment is self-contained in analogue mode, with built-in power supply. In the digital mode the system operates within a MATLAB/LabVIEW environment (MATLAB™/LabVIEW™ not supplied) which allows the system parameters to be determined and the system to be modelled.
The equipment set incorporates student experiments which can be carried out in a laboratory safely using safety extra-low voltage. Experiment instructions are contained in a manual in either printed or digital form.
A MATLAB™ license is required for this trial and is not included in the scope of delivery.
The equipment can require additional software modules.
Target Group
A training program made for the advanced training study programs at applied technology universities and technical universities. Knowledge of classic control engineering is a prerequisite.
Topics
Analogue Operation
- Non-linear models
- Unstable systems
- Linearisation about an operating point
- Infra-red sensor characteristics
- Lead-lag compensation
- Perturbation sensitivity
- PD control
Digital Operation
- Non-linear models
- Unstable systems
- Linearisation about an operating point
- A/D & D/A conversion
- State space PD control
- PID control
- Calibration
- Regulation & tracking control