• The training system introduces trainees to the concepts of control, sensors, and signal processing.
• The training system incorporates various types of controllers, including both analog and digital controllers.
• The trainer is equipped with real mechanical parts which enables trainees to engage directly with them.
• The digital controller in this system integrates an embedded processor.
• The trainer is equipped with an onboard generator for sine, square, and triangle waves.
• The trainer provides interactive software to facilitate trainee engagement.
• All necessary test instrumentation is conveniently integrated within the software, such as: four channel real-time data logger and bar-graph display, voltmeter, frequency counter and transfer function analyzer.
• The trainer offers trainees a comprehensive array of tests, encompassing up to 24 tests that span from fundamental to advanced control concepts such as: Operational amplifiers, Analogue transducers, Motor & eddy current brake characteristics, Positive and negative feedback, Gain and stability, Velocity feedback, Following error etc.
• The training system comprises of two main units as:
  • Mechanical unit
  • Electronic unit

Mechanical unit

• The mechanical unit features a power amplifier driving a DC motor, linked to a set of transducers and an adjustable eddy current brake.
• Digital encoders are openly constructed for visual inspection of functionality, alongside a calibrated precision input potentiometer.
• There is also an LCD meter that measures the rotational speed. with internal test signals for easy functional checks.
• It features a permanent magnet motor providing an armature current signal output.
• A tacho generator facilitating speed sensing.
• Incorporating a magnetic eddy current brake.
• Input and output potentiometers enable manual adjustment.
• A two-phase incremental shaft encoder, utilizing a six-bit Gray code, offers precise positional feedback.
• The power amplifier supports both linear and pulse-width modulation (PWM) control methods for versatile operation.

Electronic unit

• Analog-to-digital converters and PWM drive components are included for signal conversion and precise control.
• The unit's front panel displays a comprehensive block diagram, accessible via 2 mm sockets, facilitating quick configuration and connection of instrumentation blocks.
• LEDs on the panel indicate output signals from the digital encoders, aiding in monitoring and troubleshooting.
• A function generator module offers sine, square, and triangle wave output signals for versatile testing and experimentation purposes.
• The electronic unit consists of a printed circuit board incorporates a comprehensive control system with a front panel featuring:
  • Four input error amplifiers.
  • A PID analog controller equipped with independent gain adjustments.
  • Dual time-constant integrators to manage complex control strategies.
  • LED displays to visualize encoder signals for real-time monitoring.
  • An embedded microprocessor housing multiple control algorithm.