- Tech Advances Impact Motion Control HTML
Recent developments in amplifier size reduction and high speed network architectures
have made it possible to build the 'holy grail' of motion controllers: the 100% digital network
that allows the control elements to be located anywhere.
What does this fascinating development mean for modern motions? Are the electronics
destined to reside in the motor, or will they stay in the control box? If the electronics
are keep shrinking, does it matter where they are located?
This article will take a brief look at this issue and provide some thought provoking
answers!
- Intelligent Controllers HTML
A relatively new category of chip-based products is a true standout in the motor control device market. Intelligent Motor Controllers (IMC) are low-cost ICs that provide advanced control of multi-phase motors, most commonly brushless DC and three-phase induction motors.
- Just What the Doctor Ordered - Motion Control Configuration HTML
Motion control technology has advanced significantly in the last several years with the advent of faster, cheaper microprocessors, and the availability of ultra-efficient MOSFET-based amplifiers. Some motion-related costs have not decreased however, particularly connectors and cabling.
And in relation to medical equipment design, the need for high reliability and easy servicing is more acute than ever.
How can a motion control system be built to address these trends? We examine that question in this article by looking at several motion design approaches, with a particular eye toward the needs of the medical equipment market.
- Top 10 Tips - Things to Know About Motion Controllers PDF | HTML
Motion controllers are complex animals, no doubt about it. But with a few tips from the experts
about proper specification, location, and how to avoid mishaps, choosing the right controller
for the job is as easy as one, two, three.
- Motion Performance Trace PDF | HTML
The question facing the designer is: how do you go about making these improvements? How do you optimize the various motion controller variables such as profile parameters, servo gains, and commutation, to arrive at the best overall machine performance?
- Motoring to Success PDF | HTML
In this article we will look at the issues
concerning the selection of the right type of motor in positioning
control applications.
- Tuning Servomotors PDF | HTML
This article provides an overview of PID (proportional, integral, derivative) based servo loops, and introduces two standard manual tuning methods that work well for a large variety of systems.
- Mathematics of Motion Control Profiles PDF | HTML
Reviews the mathematics of motion profiles, discusses which profiles work best for which applications, and provides insights into how to 'tune' your profile for maximum performance.
- Motion Control Architectures PDF | HTML
This article will examine some of these trends, and detail the four major motion control architectures in use today, two of which can be traced back to earlier motion control approaches, and two of which are more recent additions.
- Motion Control Has A Field Day PDF | HTML
This article will examine some of these trends, and detail the
four major motion control architectures in use today, two of which can be traced back to earlier motion control approaches,
and two of which are more recent additions.
- Motion Control Networks PDF | HTML
The cost savings and flexibility offered by motion networks can be substantial, but the key is knowing what kind of solution will work best in your control application.
- Motion ICs Make Their Move PDF | HTML
This article will discuss choices in motion control electronics with a focus on cost savings that can result in integrating functions that were previously separated. Emphasis will be placed on recent developments in motion ICs that have made these new architectures possible.
- New Developments in Commutation and Motor Control Techniques PDF | HTML
A look at the latest trends in advanced current control techniques, including a comparison of various commutation techniques.
- Mathematics of Electronic Motor Control PDF | HTML
In the past few years several trends have been at work to drive the use of sophisticated, complex motor control algorithms. The most important trend is the desire for lower energy consumption and the need for higher performance. In this article Chuck Lewin addresses the trends and introduces the major techniques used to control multi-phase motors, both brushless DC and AC induction.
- Performance Motion Devices featured in Machine Design PDF
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