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Today, Thursday, September 2, 2010
Topic: Motion control, servos, steppers, etc.
from the Forum department...
Radio Telescope Control Systems
Posted by Aows on 31 August, 2010 - 9:43 am
A radio telescope control system.
Topic: Motion control, servos, steppers, etc.
from the Future Engineering department...
PID - Circuit Design
Originally posted by Carl_Stram on 27 July, 2010 - 7:56 pm
How to go from a transfer function to a PID electronic circuit
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According to Fourier (french mathematician) you can approximate any function in time by a sum of...
search the web for "bode diagram ziegler nichols" You can plot the bode diagram of...
> Have simulated with MATLAB and derived a transfer function. < So what is it? We can't...
Topic: Motion control, servos, steppers, etc.
from the Control department...
Servo control manual
Posted by CesarSA on 27 August, 2010 - 12:28 am
Looking for MPA-15-378 Servocontrol manual
Topic: Motion control, servos, steppers, etc.
from the Forum department...
Single axis motion control from Kuka KRC
Posted by wes_mcgee on 26 August, 2010 - 2:05 am
Implementing a simple position control from in a Kuka KRC2 robotic controller. Controlling an external Hydraulic system with an incremental encoder feedback, using WAGO analogue out and encoder inputs
Topic: Motion control, servos, steppers, etc.
from the Forum department...
Servo-drive control bandwidth
Originally posted by Frederic on 16 August, 2010 - 9:10 am
What is the benefit of a high-bandwidth control for synchronous motors?
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Ok, it is exactly what has been done for the speed loop. I believed that you had a special method...
The measuring of any loop bandwidth is well-known procedure. I hope that you use one of standard...
Ok, thank you for your help. I will do some tests in this direction. I did not understand your...
Bandwidth of current loop can be measured at stall rotor location. You may use current monitor...
The bandwidth of current loop haven't been measured but is in theory around 3 kHz. For a spindle...
Such 1kHz bandwidth seems very high even without load. What's bandwidth of inner current loop? ...
Originally posted by Mahesh Thapaliya on 8 January, 2009 - 8:25 pm
I 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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Dear Mr.Mahesh, I am working in Yantra Automation Pvt Ltd(India). I have install 8 Mv drives...
Please explain your problem briefly, like make of the drive, and application and all....
By Venugopal Balla on 20 July, 2010 - 1:13 am -
DO you have this report prepared ? balla.venugopal [at] gmail.com...
Topic: Motion control, servos, steppers, etc.
from the Forum department...
Control a custom robot
Originally posted by Penko Mitev on 20 August, 2010 - 1:19 pm
Looking for a solution how to control a custom robot
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The axes should probably not be called X and Y on a scara, although it is arbitrary it is confusing...
Better way vs. PLC is motion controller. Than Dual axes DMC controller with build-in servo amps...
I would suggest a PC based system with a motion card such as a Delta Tau PMAC1 or a Galil DMC. It...
A lot depends on the performance you need. How much money do you have to spend and what are your...
Topic: Local and wide area networking in factory automation.
from the Forum department...
Create a network to simplify wiring
Posted by Penko Mitev on 20 August, 2010 - 1:21 pm
I am looking for a simple solution for decentralized I/O with some gateways
Topic: Engineering and workplace issues.
from the Motion Control department...
Woung rotor slip ring motor principle
Posted by Tauck on 18 August, 2010 - 2:29 am
characteristics of slip ring motor
Topic: Power generation equipment control.
from the Forum department...
GE Frame 51P fail to ignite
Posted by Gemi on 17 August, 2010 - 10:11 pm
Question about Null Bias effect and relation with Fail to ignite issue.
Topic: Motion control, servos, steppers, etc.
from the Maintenance department...
High Vibrations of Induced Draft (I.D) Fan
Originally posted by al on 7 August, 2010 - 6:43 am
Facing high Vibrations problem at I.D Fan.
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Following Phil's comment, can Al indicate what is the operating temperature of the air/gas passing...
Topic: Application Questions and Problems
from the Forum department...
Unity Pro and Autotune
Originally posted by Quantum on 26 July, 2010 - 2:47 pm
Does anyone have an example of the usage of the autotune EFB in Unity??
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Try the manual in this link. I only ask you to e-mail me when you find out how to use it because...
Topic: Motion control, servos, steppers, etc.
from the Forum department...
Noise in feedback cables
Originally posted by Denson on 4 August, 2010 - 1:55 am
How to avoid noise in feedback and communication cables?
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Hi Thanks a lot I am able to come out of this problem ...
The what is easy. Noise in the environment causes most noise in feedback and communication cables....
Cause of noise? Electrical and magnetic fields from other cables or electrical equipment, radio...
Noise is usually due to High Power Lines. One of the methods to decrease induced noise is using...
Here are things you can do to mitigate noise in a feedback cable. For this discussion I'm assuming...
Topic: Motion control, servos, steppers, etc.
from the Automation department...
Flying Shear Position Control
Originally posted by Hooshang Farhadi on 9 February, 2010 - 8:01 am
To find control unit for Position Control of a flying Shear
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Jack, Given the size of your prime mover and your desire to use an S7 PLC - (and as I understand...
>line speed varies between 10-50(m/min) >length of work piece 1-12(m) >thickness of work...
hi dear ken brown; the line speed varies between 10-50(m/min),the length of work piece changes...
hi dear all may i have your email addresses so that i could send you some pictures in this case? ...
By Peter Nachtwey on 31 July, 2010 - 7:11 pm -
---- snip ---- >We could develop a much better set of >recommendations for you Yes,...
Topic: Engineering and workplace issues.
from the Instrimentation & Control department...
Compressor Anti surge control Algorithm
Originally posted by Ahmed on 27 July, 2010 - 5:57 pm
the closed loop anti surge control equation for the centrifugal compressor
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Dear marco, Thanks for these details, they give a good understanding. Just I want to inform you...
Topic: Motion control, servos, steppers, etc.
from the None department...
motor model in a dq frame
Originally posted by Tao Yang on 18 September, 2002 - 2:27 pm
I am working on a permanent magnet synchronous motor, and having trouble getting some variables...
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I am designing a DTC based control system for speed control of induction motor. I need to know the...
Topic: Engineering and workplace issues.
from the Forum department...
three phase motor
Originally posted by M.A. on 1 August, 2010 - 7:22 am
three phase induction motor
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For a standard squirrel cage induction motor, there is no impact. I think pretty much all are...
Topic: Motion control, servos, steppers, etc.
from the Automation department...
Flying Shear to cut steel
Originally posted by Anand Sarda on 12 May, 2010 - 11:48 am
in process of procuring a flying shear to cut steel rods 16 to 40 mm dia at 600 Deg temp
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hi dear Anand; i'm dealing with the same project. my controller is a micromatik plc and i want...
Topic: Engineering and workplace issues.
from the Electrical & Instrument department...
3 phase Alternator
Posted by Hussain on 31 July, 2010 - 3:31 am
Is it possible to run 3 phase alternator anti-clockwise instead of clockwise?
Topic: Motion control, servos, steppers, etc.
from the motor Control department...
problem with the motor voltage
Posted by ankan on 30 July, 2010 - 6:36 am
motor phase voltage shoots up unexpectedly
Topic: Engineering and workplace issues.
from the electrical department...
direct current motor burning
Originally posted by shetty on 23 July, 2010 - 2:54 pm
my question is regarding D C motors
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I would like to add two small checks that needs to be performed to all the above. 1. Have you...
Shetty... Excellent, thus far. Now provide some data regarding: driven machine; load (Amps);...
Responding to Shetty's 23-Juk (14:54) question... There are a number of causes, To start with few: ...
Topic: Continuous process industries, DCS questions.
from the Offshore department...
Zero error compensation
Originally posted by Sam on 24 July, 2010 - 1:13 pm
How to compensate for a zero level error in a vacuum application.
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Hi again, Ok I get it now about the offsets and switching between them with the stop and start...
Sir, i think you have misunderstood otised, You can use the software function of the DCS, use the...
Assuming that you are measuring the bottoms level, at least for the dearator towers in my...
Topic: Motion control, servos, steppers, etc.
from the None department...
Power Calculation of Three Phase Motor
Originally posted by ramesh on 17 November, 2002 - 3:11 pm
Calculation of power consumed by three phase induction motor
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> In the past I was advised that instructions via E-mail were too confusing to follow....
Topic: Continuous process industries, DCS questions.
from the Offshore department...
Hydraulic timer
Posted by Sam on 25 July, 2010 - 6:36 pm
How does a mechanical timer work?
Topic: Power generation equipment control.
from the mechanical department...
SRV got strucking during load reduction.
Originally posted by sa on 24 July, 2010 - 10:12 am
SRV (stop ratio valve) got stuck at 36.5 % during load reduction and no reference is showing in dcs.
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Many F-class turbine installations have a gas fuel compressor. If the pressure output of the gas...
Topic: Motion control, servos, steppers, etc.
from the control improvement department...
Simulation of a spring
Posted by Ulrich on 23 July, 2010 - 5:05 am
Control challenge: simulation of a spring by reel/unreel a rope with an ec-motor depending on the applied tension force -> increased dynamic abilities of the system wanted
Topic: Motion control, servos, steppers, etc.
from the electricl department...
Replacing d.c motor with a.c motor
Posted by vijay thakkar on 21 July, 2010 - 8:36 am
i want change DC motor system with AC motor & vfd
Topic: Power generation equipment control.
from the Forum department...
LVDT wiring connection
Originally posted by Andres on 14 July, 2010 - 10:45 am
LVDT wiring connection - need to know each cable is for
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Hello Absalón Diaz, On OUR site, the connections are as follows INPUT: Black and Red OUTPUT:...
Topic: Motion control, servos, steppers, etc.
from the Automation List department...
BOSCH CC100 manuals
Posted by j frost on 13 July, 2010 - 7:58 pm
scm routron router with bosch cc100 control
Topic: Sensor technologies.
from the Forum department...
motor speed on pc
Originally posted by sukhi sagoo on 9 June, 2010 - 5:19 pm
need to show motor rpm on pc.
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>> Just tell me if there is any speed measuring device installed on your motor or not?...
Topic: Engineering and workplace issues.
from the AERO department...
High side over current
Posted by SAM on 13 July, 2010 - 4:02 am
What is high side over current with respect to a Brusless DC motor
Topic: Motion control, servos, steppers, etc.
from the Automation List department...
Determine DC motor specifications
Originally posted by voanhvn on 20 September, 2007 - 11:34 pm
Calculation of DC motor parameters.
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can u email me the document at " asif_749@yahoo.com " ...
Topic: Engineering and workplace issues.
from the Instrumentation department...
Motors and conveyors
Originally posted by Server on 4 July, 2010 - 5:08 pm
Motor drawing same current W and w/o load
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This is to be expected particularly with small 3 phase motors, generally the first effect of...
Topic: Engineering and workplace issues.
from the Engineering department...
ESD Input
Posted by Utz on 5 July, 2010 - 10:56 am
ESD Input is tripping pump
Topic: Motion control, servos, steppers, etc.
from the Bridgeport Boss8,9 servo motors department...
Heidenhain ERO 115 encoder
Posted by shayanpour on 4 July, 2010 - 10:49 am
Heidenhain ERO 115 encoder technical alignment specs and procedure
Topic: Engineering and workplace issues.
from the Electrical department...
Motor Performance and VFD
Posted by Salar on 2 July, 2010 - 10:07 am
Motor Performance and VFD
Originally posted by Winston on 1 December, 2009 - 2:55 am
Does anyone have experience on using a 1.5 KW inverter to drive a 90 Watt motor?
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Dear Mr. Vinod, Coal feeder is constant torque application. So its depends on the vfd model...
Topic: Motion control, servos, steppers, etc.
from the MV Drives department...
Multi cell technology
Posted by Gunjan Ruparelia on 30 June, 2010 - 2:45 am
Information about Chinese multi cell technology and its liability

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