A stepper motor is a permanent magnet or variable reluctance DC motor that has the following characteristics:
- It is able to rotate in both directions
- It can move in precise angular increments
- It can sustain holding torque at zero speed
Tag: Mechatronics
What is Motion Control?
Motion control generally refers to an open loop or closed loop electromechanical system in which things are moving. A motion control typically consists of a motor, mechanical parts that move and often feedback sensor(s).
Typical examples of motion control applications … Read more
What is Sequential Control System?
This is a control system that manages a process defined by a series of tasks to be performed i.e. a sequence of operations, one after the other. Each operation in the sequence is performed either for a certain period of … Read more
What is Process Control?
Process control can be defined as a control system that manages a particular industrial process so that a uniform, correct output is maintained. It does this by monitoring and adjusting the control parameters such as the flow rate or temperature … Read more
Basic Facts about Data Acquisition (DAQ) and Process Control
The goal of most electronic systems is to measure or control some physical quantity. The system will have to acquire data from the environment, process this data and record it. As a control system, it will also have to … Read more
What is a Mechatronics System?
Mechatronics
Mechatronics can be defined as a rapidly developing interdisciplinary field of engineering dealing with the design of products whose function relies on the integration of mechanical and electronic components coordinated by a control architecture.
The primary disciplines that are … Read more
Factors to consider when selecting a Motor for a particular application
When selecting a motor for a specific industrial application, there are several factors and specifications that you should consider. We look at these factors that will guide you when choosing the appropriate motor for your industrial use.
The following are … Read more
Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) Speed Control of a DC motor
We can control the speed of a motor using an open loop control or closed loop control strategy. The open loop control is the simplest form of motor control; here we simply set the drive voltage value and the motor … Read more