RT 050 Training system: speed control, HSI
FEATURES:
- Experimental unit with speed control system
- Extensive range of experiments on fundamentals of control engineering
- State-of-the-art software for all experimental units of the RT 010 - RT 060 series, with extensive controller and recorder functions
- Software-based simulation of the controlled system
DESCRIPTION
Technical Description
This compact experimental unit offers every opportunity to learn the fundamentals of control engineering through experimentation on a speed control system.
The experimental setup is mounted on a housing which accommodates all the electronics. A transparent protective cover permits safe observation of the experiments. A DC motor drives a shaft with a mass flywheel. The dial gauge allows the speed to be read off directly at any time. The speed is measured inductively using a speed sensor. The output signal from the sensor is sent to the software controller. The output signal from the controller influences the motor current. A generator acting as a mechanical resistance to shaft rotation can be activated by the software to study the influence of disturbance variables.
The powerful state-of-the-art software is an integral part of the training system, embodying the principle of hardware/software integration (HSI). It enables the experiments to be conducted and evaluated in a user-friendly manner. The software has network capability. The link between the experimental unit and the PC is made via a USB port.
The well-structured instructional material sets out the fundamentals and provides a step-by-step guide through the experiments.
Learning Objectives / Experiments
- fundamentals of control engineering based on the example of a speed control system with PT behaviour
- open loop control response
- effects of different controller parameters and methods on the response of the closed loop system
- recording of step responses
* reference variable
* disturbance variable
- controller optimisation
- software-based controlled system simulation
* comparison of different controlled system parameters
FEATURES
Specification
[1] experimental unit for control engineering experiments
[2] speed control of a DC motor with shaft and flywheel
[3] transparent protective cover for motor/generator set
[4] inductive speed sensor
[5] generation of disturbance variables by adjustable generator load
[6] software-based controlled system simulation
[7] process schematic on front panel
[8] networkable GUNT software via USB under Windows Vista or Windows 7
Technical Data
Motor
- max. speed: 4500min-1
- max. motor power output: 10W
- max. torque: 1,7Ncm
Generator
- max. speed: 4500min-1
- max. power output: 10W
- max. torque: 1,7Ncm
Tachometer (analogue): 0...6000min-1
Software controller configurable as P, PI and PID controller
Software
- process schematic with controller type selection (manual, continuous controller, programmer)
- time functions
- simulation function
- disturbance variable input
Dimensions and Weight
LxWxH: 600x450x310mm
Weight: approx. 18kg Required for Operation 230V, 50/60Hz, 1 phase or 120V, 60Hz/CSA, 1 phase
Scope of Delivery
1 experimental unit
1 GUNT software CD + USB cable
1 handbook: fundamentals of control engineering (RT 010 - RT 060)
1 manual for RT 050
