Qualitative PD Control

This is lab 2 of 6 in the course

by Quanser Inc.

Students learn how to use a PD (proportional-derivative) compensator to control motor position. This lab introduces the fundamentals of deriving a closed-loop transfer function to define the motor position system. Students learn how the proportional and derivative gains effect the control system by modifying the respective gain values.

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STUDENT MATERIALS

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INSTRUCTOR RESOURCES

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SKILLS REQUIRED

Basic LabVIEW familiarity recommended
Familiarity with controls

Requirements

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