
Ball and Beam
Introduce unstable closed loop system control concepts
The Ball and Beam module is ideal to introduce various control concepts related to unstable closed-loop systems. You can use it to demonstrate real-world control challenges such as aircraft roll control. The Ball and Beam module attaches to the Rotary Servo Base Unit.
Learn More- High-quality aluminum chassis with precision-crafted parts
- Robust machined aluminum casing with stainless steel rod
- Ball and Beam module easily attaches to Rotary Servo Base Unit
- Easy-connect cables and connectors
Modeling Topics
- First-principles derivation
- Transfer function representation
- Linearization
- Model validation
Control Topics
- Multiple loops
- PID
The following additional components are required to complete your workstation, and are sold separately:
For Simulink
- QUARC® add-on for MATLAB®/Simulink®
- One Rotary Servo Base Unit
- Quanser VoltPAQ-X1 linear voltage amplifier
- One of the following DAQ devices:
- Quanser Q2-USB
- Quanser Q8-USB
- Quanser QPIDe
For LabVIEW
- Quanser Rapid Control Prototyping (Q-RCP) Toolkit® add-on for NI LabVIEW™
- One Rotary Servo Base Unit
- Quanser VoltPAQ-X1 linear voltage amplifier
- One of the following DAQ devices:
- NI CompactRIO with Quanser Q1-cRIO
- NI myRIO with Quanser Terminal Board
- Quanser Q2-USB
- Quanser Q8-USB
- Quanser QPIDe
Product Details
Calibrationed base dimensions (L x W) | 50 cm x 22.5 cm |
Beam length | 42.55 cm |
Lever arm length | 12 cm |
Support arm length | 16 cm |
Ball diameter | 2.54 cm |
Ball mass | 0.064 kg |
Ball and Beam module mass | 0.65 kg |