Before tuning a motion axis, you must define the axis. If the control system doesn’t understand the axis properties or specifications, it can’t be expected to effectively complete the tuning process. When I need a definition for a word, I look at a dictionary. Or rather, back in 2002, I would have looked through a … Read more
CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 Panel operator …………………………………………………………..6 1.1 The nameplate of servo unit ………………………………………………6 1.2 The general specifications of servo unit ………………………………7 1.3 Installation of the servo unit……………………………………………..10 1.4 Servo drives’ dimensions list …………………………………………….13 CHAPTER 2 Electrical wiring……………………………………………………….16 2.1 Electrical wiring ……………………………………………………………..16 2.2 Standard wiring of control mode……………………………………….22 2.3 Wiring port definition(200W-2kW)……………………………………23 2.4 Wiring port definition(3kW-7kW)……………………………………..27 … Read more
Join Control Automation for a visit to Beckhoff USA in Minneapolis, MN, as we learn about cabinet-free controls, high-speed motion, and magnetic conveyance working to drive the future of the industry. Remember the year 2019? That was one year before COVID rocked the world with shutdowns and global shortages of resources that forced many companies … Read more
Coil, field winding, rotor, stator, eddy current… When it comes to motors, there are numerous terms that describe the theory of operation, but what is inside a 3-phase motor? Take a look, and learn how they work. One of the most common devices to find inside any industrial operation is the 3-phase induction motor. These … Read more
AC motors are common throughout industry – easily controlled by VFDs and without the maintenance that comes with DC brushes. So then, why are DC motors still used in certain applications? Direct Current (DC) Motors All motors work on the principle of switching magnet forces to rotate a shaft. A DC motor uses direct current … Read more
PID controllers are an excellent method of using feedback to turn an otherwise open-loop system into one which can follow a carefully prescribed profile, correcting for inconsistencies caused by the equipment, the environment, and even the products in the manufacturing process. In many systems, it is sufficient to send voltage to a motor or valve, … Read more