Speed and Voltage control

System

The experiments are set up with experimental panels in the profile frame. The controlled system or control loop is controlled with the Profi-CASSY and the measured values of interest are recorded.

Learning objectives

• Recognising basic control principles
• Management and fault control
• Handling Analysis and Simulation Software

Function

The 10 W machine set has two DC machines with permanent excitation and an electronically controllable load. The machines are mechanically connected to each other at their shafts and form a motor-generator unit. The electronically controllable load is used to record load characteristics and analyse interference in speed and voltage regulation. The prime mover and load are controlled directly from the upstream controller. An external actuator is not required. A switchable pre-filter gives the 10 W machine set the same dynamic behaviour as a large machine set.

Method

The equipment is equally suitable for demonstrations and student experiments. Experimental procedures are carried out using an electronic manual and the measurement files for CASSY Lab 2 and WinFACT. Plug & Play applies: the experiments start automatically after the measurement file is called up.

Target groups

Vocational training in electrical engineering in trade and industry and students specialising in automation technology and mechatronics. The course offers both introductory courses at a basic level as well as challenging topics for bachelor's programmes.

Themes

• Torque and Motor Power Characteristics
• Generator Voltage/Current Characteristics
• System Gain of the Machine Set
• Step Response Measurement
• Tracking and Disturbance Behavior of Speed and Voltage Control
• Technical Controllers
• Controllers at the Limit
• Empirical Sizing of Controllers
• Controller Design with Known Time Constants of the System
• Rule-of-Thumb Methods
• Tracking and Disturbance Control with an Electronic Controller
• Speed and Voltage Control with a Software Controller
• Control Loop Modeling