DC Servos

Fundamental to the control of mechatronic devices the servomechanism applies feedback from the device in question to regulate its position velocity or some other physical attribute. Successful mastery of servo control requires an understanding of a wide range of engineering disciplines making it difficult and time-consuming to master it allâand even harder to find an all-encompassing guide that shows you how. DC Servos: Application and Design with MATLABÂ is designed and written with this problem in mind. It breaks down the practical knowledge required from the various branches of applied scienceâelectrical and mechanical engineering analog electronics mechanics control theory digital electronics embedded computing and firmware designâinto a cohesive and usable framework. Today DC servos are working around the world in countless applicationsâCD players ink-jet printers robots machining centers vending machines eyeglass manufacturing machines home appliances and automotive seat positioners just to name a few. This book balances coverage of theoretical and practical aspects of application and design of DC servomechanisms. It also provides detailed coverage of feedback transducers particularly the application of optical encoders to real systems. It covers how to use the MATLABÂ Control System Toolbox specifically for servo design to make the design process faster and more interactive. It also presents two complete bench-tested reference designs that can be duplicated using readily available parts so you can build your own servo and see it in action. Author Stephen M. Tobin is an expert in motion control and electro-optical instrumentation and a respected consultant in the medical device and manufacturing automation communities. In order to instill confidence in the engineers scientists students and hobbyists designing the ever more complex machines of the 21st century Tobin guides the reader on a short journey through servo school imparting his lifelong passion for motion control along the way. . Language: English