The unit shall perform the following experiments and investigations:
 Learning Objectives / Experiments 

• Fundamentals of control engineering based on the example of a speed control system with PT1 behaviour
• Open loop control response 
• Effects of different controller parameters and methods on the response of the closed loop system
• Recording of step responses
• Reference variable 
• Disturbance variable
• Controller optimisation 
• Software-based controlled system simulation
• Comparison of different controlled system parameters Specification

 [1]   Experimental unit for control engineering experiments
 [2]   Speed control of a DC motor with shaft and flywheel 
 [3]   Transparent protective cover for motor/generator set
 [4]   Inductive speed sensor 
 [5]   Generation of disturbance variables by adjustable generator load
 [6]   Software-based controlled system simulation
 [7]   Process schematic on front panel 
 [8]   Networkable software
 [9]   Software with control functions and data acquisition via USB under Windows 7, 8.1, 10including PC1 Computer_x0002_System with 21" TFT-Monitor          Win 10 engl. 
Technical Data 
Motor

•  Max. speed: 4500min ^-1^ 
•  Max. motor power output: 10W
•  Max. torque: 1,7Ncm Generator
•  Max. speed: 4500min ^-1^ 
•  Max. power output: 10W
•  Max. torque: 1,7Ncm Tachometer (analogue): 0...6000min ^-1^ Software controller configurable as P, PI and PID controller Software 
•  Process schematic with controller type selection (manual, continuous controller, programmer) 
•  Time functions 
•  Simulation function
•  Disturbance variable input 230V, 50Hz, 1 phase 230V, 60Hz, 1 phase 120V, 60Hz, 1 phase UL/CSA optional Dimensions and  Weight LxWxH: 600x450x310mm Weight: approx. 18kg LxWxH: 600x450x310mm Weight: approx. 18kgThe unit shall perform the following experiments and investigations: