Rotary Servo Base Unit
Convenient turn-key modular rotary control lab
The Rotary Servo Base Unit is the fundamental element of the Quanser Rotary Control experiments. It is ideally suited to introduce basic control concepts and theories on an easy-to-use and intuitive platform. Use it on its own to perform several experiments, or expand the scope of this unit by adding on other modules to teach an even wider range of control concepts. Instructors can thus expose students to a variety of rotary control challenges for a minimal investment. Real-world applications of the rotary servomotor include the autofocus feature in modern cameras, cruise control in automobiles, and speed control in CD players.
Learn More- High-quality DC servo motor and gearbox
- High-resolution optical encoder to sense position and estimate motor speed
- Continuous turn potentiometer to sense position
- Variable loads and gear ratios
- Optional slip ring for continuous measurement from instrumented modules
- Ten add-on modules available
Modeling Topics
- First-principles derivation
- Experimental derivation
- Transfer function representation
- Frequency response representation
- Model validation
Control Topics
- PID
- Lead Compensator
The following additional components are required to complete your workstation, and are sold separately:
For Simulink
- QUARC® add-on for MATLAB®/Simulink®
- 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™
- 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
Plant dimensions (L x W x H) | 15 cm x 15 cm x 18 cm |
Plant mass | 1.2 kg |
Motor nominal input voltage | 6 V |
Motor maximum continuous current (recommended) | 1 A |
Motor maximum speed (recommended) | 6,000 RPM |
Potentiometer bias power | ±12 V |
Potentiometer measurement range | ±5 V |
Encoder resolution (in quadrature) | 4096 counts/rev |