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How to setup a good PID controller for dc motors you do not have information about. All the motor parameters are unknown. Is it possible to achieve all the motor parameters somehow?
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By Ken E on 6 November, 2009 - 8:09 am -
What type of feedback are you using to control the DC motors? If you use
a decent encoder to track...
for my project title i want to control the position of AC servo motor
need to scale down the voltage in to 0 - 9 for running the motor in safe side
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By M Griffin on 2 November, 2009 - 2:07 pm -
The normal method of doing this is to use a signal conditioner module with a DC input and a DC...
i m facing difficulty while generating the transfer function of Ac servo motor
Trying to find a Positioner for a rotary actuator (Keystone 79u) that works off of Profibus DP Communication.
stupid questions most likely
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Thanks for the input! ...
By M Griffin on 28 October, 2009 - 3:37 pm -
Since you are gearing up, if you used a worm gear you would be using the spur to drive the worm....
By Jake H. on 28 October, 2009 - 9:09 am -
Thanks Bill,
Say if I went with gears, being nylon or not, and the shaft cams (that would be the...
By William Sturm on 27 October, 2009 - 6:41 pm -
Gears would put less overhung or side load on the shaft. Any deflection will cause major issues at...
Can anybody told me how to tune Baldor Linear motor .
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By William Sturm on 27 October, 2009 - 11:52 am -
First double check all electrical connections. Assuming you have done that, start by setting...
OK, but I need more details of your application:
- Microflex operation mode (i.e. current or...
By Edwin on 27 October, 2009 - 12:40 am -
Linear encoder: -ATEK MLS1 series linear encoder with hall sensor.
Presently I am able to...
What type of linear encoder with Hall sensor do you have? Can Microflex drive perform brushless...
I need ideas for my project on Automated Control of Manufacturing Systems
Asymmetrical ZC detection at rising and falling edges
How to change operation between motor, and generator?
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Conceptually, if you are applying torque to the motor in the same direction as the velocity, you...
My son's razor E100 scooter stopped working and I believe it's the motor controller.
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By Sam on 18 October, 2009 - 7:04 pm -
I wish I had seen this post before I bought the new control boxes. They are available on Razors web...
what's best braking for dc motor??
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By M Griffin on 13 October, 2009 - 8:25 pm -
If you are using dynamic (or regenerative) braking, then the generated voltage at any speed will be...
but if we use large voltage or current, isolation in motor can broke. I want time respond for...
By M Griffin on 13 October, 2009 - 2:08 am -
The "best" value depends on what criteria you consider to be "best". A higher...
yesterday, i discuss with my university instructor. he suggest me for use regeneratif braking..
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By Mike on 12 October, 2009 - 8:13 pm -
Big motor or small? how fast does it have to stop? Dynamic Braking is a common brake function used
...
Encountering problems in setting up a current sensor for current control in a BLDC Motor
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By Curt Wuollet on 13 October, 2009 - 4:13 pm -
Hi
What I am saying is that if you measure the voltage to ground from either end of your current...
Thanx.......
By Leonid on 11 October, 2009 - 3:03 pm -
Another difference amplifier from Analog - AD629 - maybe strongly recommended instead AD620 used...
Thank you for your prompt reply....I was out of station for a couple of days..hence could see it...
By curt wuollet on 7 October, 2009 - 1:06 pm -
It's hard to say without seeing your circuit, but it sounds a lot like you are taking one or both...
Need a PLC that runs on 12 volts and supports IEC 1131-3 Structured Text.
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Beckhoff has a large range of controllers that use their Twincat IEC 6-1131 software, allow you to...
from the Electrical engineer department...
Medium Voltage Variable Frequency Drive to Control the Speed of MotorI am electrical engineer by profession and currently I am doing research on medium voltage Variable Frequency drive (also called as VFD, VSD, AC drive, VVVF, etc.)
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Better you go for MV drives with Multi cell technology which are now a days comparatively very...
Dear Mahesh sir,
I am also an electrical engr. now working with PRAN_RFL GROUP, Bangla desh. I...
It's clear that close loop is better than open loop control but...
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By William Sturm on 5 October, 2009 - 9:34 pm -
A tachometer only provides velocity information. An encoder typically provides position...
Sorry for my inadequate information. It is actually a school lab that I have done on testing the...
By William Sturm on 5 October, 2009 - 11:46 am -
You have not provided enough detail of your system. What are you trying to control? What do you...
By Ken Emmons Jr. on 5 October, 2009 - 10:46 am -
What are you trying to drive? An inverter with induction motor?
Permanent magnet 3 phase servo,...
I am doing a project on controlling the speed of a single phase shaded pole -permanent magnet- ac motor.
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By M Griffin on 4 October, 2009 - 4:32 pm -
An ordinary shaded pole motor can simply "slip" a lot when driving a fan. That's how you...
Ok. maybe Frequency .. Can you present to me some project about this....
By curt wuollet on 3 October, 2009 - 5:45 pm -
You can actually achieve a degree of speed control with wound field shaded pole motors with...
By M Griffin on 3 October, 2009 - 5:13 am -
So far as I know, that is a synchronous motor and the speed depends on the frequency, not on the...
What type of equipment is needed to duplicate commercially available motion platform designs using off the shelf equipment?
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It has been several years since you posted this inquiry. I have the same interests and have spend...
AB Max/Control Motion Control Software needed
Can anyone help with advice on the parts needed for a radio-controlled lawnmower I am about to build?
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By mack2k on 29 September, 2009 - 8:15 pm -
I would like to see your mower if I may. I am building one now and would like to correspond with...
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