Vi Microsystems proudly offers 30 types of Control System Laboratory Trainers.

These
trainers are designed for Control Systems Laboratory for Engineering Students in many discipline We also manufacture 4 types of Digital Control system Trainers to cater for the latest trend in Digital Control system Technology. CONTROL SYSTEM LABORATORY TRAINERS 01. a. DC Servo motor control system b. DC Servo motor PID Controller 02. a. DC Motor Position control system b. Digital DC servo motor position control system c. DSP Based DC Servo motor position control system 03. PC Based DC servo motor controller 04. PC Based Dc servo motor Position control system 05. Transfer function of 100W DC servo motor 06. DC Motor & DC Generator Transfer Function Study Trainer 07. Ward Leonard Speed Control System Transfer Function 08. Stepper Motor characteristics study module 09. Speed measurement & closed loop Control of AC servo motor 10. Transfer function of 2 phase 100W AC servo motor 11. Digital 2 AC Servo Position Control System 12. a. Process Control simulator [For Linear system & PID study] b. PC Based Tunning of Controllers 13. Analog PID Controller 14. Microprocessor based Control System 15. Design of PID controller 16. Digital Simulation of linear System 17. Stability Analysis of Linear System 18. Relay Control System 19. Lead-Lag Network Simulator 20 Light intensity control system 21 Potentiometer error Detector : : : [ ITB-PEC00S ] [ITB-PECOOSI] [ ITB-PEC01 ]

: [ VCS ser-01 DC ] : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : : [ VPET-107 [ PCS-07 ] ]

[ ITB-PEC01A ] [ VPET - 300A ] [ PEC14HV1 ] [ PEC14HV2 ] [ [ VSMT- 02 ] PEC00A ]

[ VPET - 302 ] [ [ [ PEC - 02D ] PCS-01 PCS-02 ] ]

[ VAPID- 01 ] [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ VDCS-01 VPCS-03 ] ]

VDCS-02 ] VPCS-04 VRCS-01 VLLN-01 VLICS-01 VPED-01 ] ] ] ] ]

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22 LVDT Characteristics Module 23. Simulation of Transfer Function Using Operational Amplifier

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ITB-12CE ] VSTF - 01 ] VTC - 02 ] ]

24. Temperature measurement & Controller using various transducers : 25 Temperature control system 26. Advance Temperature Control Process Trainer 27. Level Control System 28. Synchro Transmitter Receiver Trainer 29. Analog Computer Trainer 30. Frequency Response Analysis of Lead lag Network (PID) : : : : : :

[ VTCS-02

[ VTCS - 02S ] [ VLCT - 1001 ] [ [ [ PEC - 03 VAC - 01 PCS - 03 ] ] ]

DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM TRAINERS

1. C & Matlab based Servo & Stepper Motor Drive 2. C & Matlab based Control System Trainers 3. C & Matlab based LVDT Position Control Trainers

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[ VCS-ser 01 ] [ VCS-cs 01 ] [ VCS-lvdt 01]

4. Digital Simulation & Real time Realization of Ist & IInd order system[VCS-dsrr 01 ]

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DC SERVO MOTOR CONTROLLER : [ITB-PEC00S]

Motor Controller This trainer designed for versatile Applications / Experiments mentioned below. It consists of (i) a PWM Chopper Drive using MOSFET (ii) DC Servo Motor (iii) Speed Sensor (v) PI Loop for speed. This trainer system is a compact & advanced version for class room experiment setup for the students to operate and study a practical speed measurement using optical sensor and speed control system. Features * * * * * One 12V PMDC Motor mounted on a open frame. Speed Range: 0 to 1500 RPM. Speed Sensor fixed on the frame. # Photo interrupter with optical Encoders. One F/V converter is provided to convert the pulses to voltage output. Speed controller provided to select # Proportional circuit. # Proportional plus Integral circuit. One 3 digit display to display the speed of the DC Servo motor / set value. A switch provided to select the reference or the actual speed. All important signals are terminated at sockets. So that, the student can monitor / measure the signals using CRO, DVM, Frequency counter etc.

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Power Amplifier * * * * * * PWM based MOSFET Power Amplifier. One MOSFET is used as power device. Rating : 500V @ 8 Amp. Control circuitry with opto-coupler Isolation. One potentiometer provided to control the duty cycle of the chopper. Provision to feed the control voltage to vary the duty cycle from the Personal computer / Microprocessor / Microcontroller.

Loading Arrangement * Magnetic Loading Arrangement.

Power Supply * * Input 230V 10%, 50Hz, Single phase AC. +15V at 0.5A DC regulated output for control circuitry.

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Experiments 1. Speed Vs Voltage Characteristics. 2. Speed Vs Torque Characteristics. 3. To determine the motor gain constant Km and Torque Constant Kt. 4. Study of control system components. 5. Study of Power Amplifier - determination. 6. Study of Error Amplifier. 7. Study of controller to measure its gain. 8. Closed loop performance of the system with PI controller. 9. Effect of disturbance input on open loop and closed loop system with P-Controller. 10. Study of Closed Loop System with PI-Controller. 11. Study of disturbance rejection with P and PI controller for various value of gains.

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DC SERVO MOTOR PID CONTROLLER:[ITB-PEC00SI]

Motor Controller This trainer designed for versatile Applications/Experiments. It consists of i) a PWM Chopper Drive using MOSFET ii). DC Servo Motor iii). Speed Sensor iv) PID Loop for Speed control iv) Sine and square wave generator setup for producing Step, Ramp, Sinusoidal waveforms. This trainer system is a compact & advanced version for class room experiment set up for the students to operate and study a practical speed measurement using optical sensor and speed control system. A total of 16 experiments can be conducted by using this module. Features * * * * * One 12V, PMDC Motor, mounted on a open frame. Speed Range : 0 to 1500 RPM. Speed Sensor fixed on the frame. # Photo interrupter with optical Encoder. One F/V converter provided to convert the pulses to voltage output. PID Speed controller provided to select individually. # Proportional circuit. # Proportional + Integral circuit. # Proportional + Integral + Derivative circuit. One 3 digit display to display the original existing speed of the DC Servo motor/ set value. A Switch provided to select the reference or the actual Speed. A Switch to select between internal and external mode of operation. One 3 digit display to display the Armature Voltage or Armature Current, selectable by a Toggle Switch. A Separate panel for function generator to produce Step, Sinusoidal and Ramp waveforms with options for varying frequency, amplitude, offset and frequency Range. All Important signals are terminated at sockets so that the student can monitor / measure the signals using Digital Storage Osciloscope, DVM, Frequency counter etc.

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Power Amplifier * * * * * * * * * * PWM based MOSFET Power Amplifier. One MOSFET is used as power device. Rating : 500V @ 8 Amp. Control circuitry with opto-coupler Isolation. One potentiometer provided to control the duty cycle of the chopper. Provision to feed the control voltage, as External voltage from the personal computer/ Microprocessor / Microcontrollers. XR2206 based function generator for producing different waveforms. One Range selection (Rotary) switch to select from 0.02 Hz to 2KHz. Two switches provided to select between Sine, Ramp and Step inputs. Potentiometers to vary frequency, Amplitude and offset.

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Power Supply * Input 230V 10%, 50Hz, Single phase AC.

Loading Arrangement * Eddy Current Magnetic Loading Arrangement.

Experiments 1. Speed Vs Voltage Characteristics. 2. Speed Vs Torque Characteristics. 3. To determine the motor gain constant Km and Torque Constant Ki. 4. Study of time response using step input. 5. Study of frequency response using sinusoidal input. 6. Study of time response using Ramp input. 7. Study of Closed loop second order response of the system using PID controller. 8. Study of control system components. 9. Study of Power Amplifier - determination. 10. Study of Error Amplifier. 11. Study of controller to measure its gain. 12. Closed loop performance of the system with P controller. 13. Effect of disturbance input on open loop and closed loop system with p-controller. 14. Study of Closed Loop System with PI-Controller. 15. Study of Closed loop system with PID Controllers. 16. Study of disturbance rejection with P and PID controller for various value of gains.

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DC MOTOR POSITION CONTROL SYSTEM [ITB-PEC01]:

This trainer system is a compact & advanced version for class room experiment set up for the students to operate and study a practical position control system. A variety of Experiments can be conducted using this trainer system. The DC motor position control trainer consists of, 1. Controller 2. Converter 3. Mechanical Setup Controller: * 2 Analog PI controller provided for position control with cascaded feedback (Position & Speed) PI controller provided with Front panel variable setting for, a. Variable gain for Proportional controller (P) b. Variable Integral Time for Integral controller (I) Converter: * * 4 Quadrant MOSFET chopper provided for forward & reverse direction MOSFET driver provided

Mechanical Setup: * * * * One PMDC 12 volt with Gear provided Motor speed 1500rpm Gear ratio 30: 1 to run 50rpm speed One Servo potentiometer provided at the low speed shaft for position setting.

Other Features: * * One Tachogenerator is provided for cascaded feedback. One 3 digit display can be used to display the actual & reference position (3 digit)

Experiments * To study the closed loop position control system of DC motor.

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DIGITAL DC SERVO MOTOR POSITION CONTROL SYSTEM [VCS - ser - 01DC] This trainer system is a compact & advanced version for classroom experiment set up for the students to operate and study a practical position control system. This trainer is used to perform the following,* * Microcontroller based DC Servo motor Position control System study Study of PI control in the setup.

The Microcontroller based servo motor Drive trainer consists of, 1. Microcontroller based drive ( VCS - D ) a. Microcontroller based PWM Controller b. Converter [Power Amplifier] 2. Motor setup ( DC servo) ( VCSAcc DC) Micro Controller Based Drive (VCS - d) a. Microcontroller Based PWM Controller : * * * * * 16bit Microcontroller based PWM & PI controller for position control of DC Servo motor PI control algorithm provided. Variable gain for proportional controller (P) Variable integral time for integral controller (I) Microcontroller based stand alone operation or Matlab - Simulink based operation.

b. Converter [Power Amplifier]: * * * * * * * * 4 quadrant MOSFET Based chopper provided for forward & reverse direction and to generate a variable DC voltage for DC servo Motor. MOSFET driver provided Four no. of MOSFET with Heat sink and Snubber circuit 6N137 high speed opto for gate PWM isolation. IR2112/2110 Driver IC for gate PWM Drive. Over current protection circuit implemented with LED indication. INPUT Voltage : 0 30V (Variable) OUTPUT Voltage : 0 24 volt @ 2 amp

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Special Features: * * * Graphic LCD display provided to display the actual, reference and position value Digital keys provided for set position input and other parameter Inputs RS 232 interface to interface with PC and plot the necessary characteristics curves

MOTOR SETUP: 1. DC Servo Motor with Mechanical Setup: ( VCS Acc DC ) * * * * One PMDC 12 Volt motor with gear provided Motor speed 1500 rpm Gear ratio 30 : 1 to run 50rpm speed One servo potentiometer provided at the low speed shaft (gear side) for position sensing

Experiments 1. Familiarization of each component used in closed loop position control of DC Servo motor. 2. Position servo using P+I, P+D and PID control. 3. Study of microcontroller based DC Servo motor position control system

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2c) DSP BASED DC SERVO MOTOR POSITION CONTROL SYSTEM:[VPET - 107] This trainer system is a compact & advanced version for class room experiment set up for the students to operate and study a practical position control system. A variety of Experiments can be conducted using this Trainer system. The DC motor position control trainer consists of, 1. DSP based Controller 2. Converter 3. Motor Setup DSP Based Controller * * * One powerful DSP controller with software. 16x2 Alphanumeric display provided to display the speed, position and velocity. 6x2 matrix keyboard provided to feed the input.

Converter * * 4 Quadrant MOSFET Chopper circuit to drive the motor. Dual MOSFET driver with 4 MOSFET and bridge rectifier with filtering circuit also provided.

Motor Setup * * * * 12V, 1.5A PMDC Motor with gear 30:1 ratio. Quadrature optical encoder of 512 ppr is fixed in the gearless side. One opto coupler provided for zero sensing. This setup is fixed on a metal base plate.

Other Features * * Built-in Power supply. Cables provided to link the mechanical setup and controller unit.

Experiments 1. Speed control of DC Servo motor. 2. Position control of DC servo motor. 3. Measure the velocity.

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3. PC BASED DC SERVO MOTOR CONTROLLER : [PCS - 07] * * * * * * 12V PMDC Motor with slotted disk provided. One photo electric sensor included to sense the speed of given motor. Provision to select Internal and External mode study. MOSFET based power driver provided to drive the DC Motor. Miniature illuminated Rocker Switch provided to power on the trainer. IBM Compatible Data acquisition card provided with the following specifications # # * 8 Channel ADC with 12 bit resolution (Input 0-5V) Single channel DAC with 12 bit resolution (Output +5V)

All the components are mounted in an attractive cabinet with mimic diagram.

4. PC BASED DC SERVO MOTOR POSITION CONTROL SYSTEM : [ITB-PEC01A] This trainer system is a compact and advanced version for control system lab. Using this trainer student can operate and study a practical position control system. Hardware Features * * * * * * 4 Quadrant MOSFET chopper provided for forward and Reverse operation. Driver circuit for MOSFET. 12V PMDC Motor with gear provided. Gear ratio 30:1. ie., 50 rpm speed. One servo potentiometer provided at the shaft of the DC motor (Feed back signal). 3 digit digital display provided to display the position of the system.

Software Configuration * * * 12 bit parallel port based data acquisition card. 8 Channel ADC and single channel DAC. The input and output is configured as (0-5)V DC.

Unique Features * Windows based general purpose data acquisition and control software having # On-line monitoring, # Data logging # Control like ON/OFF, PID

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5. TRANSFER FUNCTION OF 100W DC SERVO MOTOR (VPET - 300A) This setup consists of, a. 100W DC Separately excited DC servo Motor setup. b. Variable AC/DC source with meter setup. a. 100W Separately Excited Dc Servo Motor * * * * * * * * * Armature Voltage : 0-48V DC, 2.7 Amp Field Voltage : 0-48V DC Shunt type separately excited Speed : 1500 rpm Rating : 100W One Optical Encoder provided to sense the speed. One 3 Digital Display provided to display the speed. Double side shaft extension with speed indication. Mechanical loading arrangement.

b. Variable AC/DC Source * * * * * * * * * * One no. of 0-50V/3A Variable DC Source with Short circuit, Over load protection for Armature Voltage variation. One no. of 0-50V/1A DC Variable source with short circuit, Over load protection for field section. One no. of isolated 0-50V AC/1Amp variable AC source for motor inductance measurement. One no. of DC digital voltmeter (0-50V) provided for Armature voltage measurement. One no. of DC digital ammeter (0-5A) provided for Armature current measurement. One no. of (0-50V) DC digital meter provided for Field Voltage measurement. One no. of (0-2A) DC digital ammeter provided for field current measurement. One no. of (0-50V)AC digital Voltmeter for AC Voltage measurement. One no. of (0-1)A AC digital ammeter for AC current Measurement. One no. of Digital stop-clock provided for time.

List of Experiments 1. Determination of Armature & Field parameters. 2. Determination of Motor mechanical parameters. 3. Derivation of "Transfer Function" of Separately excited DC Motor.

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6. DC MOTOR & DC GENERATOR TRANSFER FUNCTION STUDY TRAINER : [PEC14HV1] This trainer is designed to drive the DC motor so that various parameters of DC motor & DC generator can be found experimentally and determine the four transfer functions of Armature controlled DC motor, one Transfer function of field controlled DC motor and one transfer function of DC generator. This trainer avoids usage of many Rheostats to conduct this experiment, where as in the conventional method more than 5 Rheostats have to be used. Technical Specification * * * IGBT based DC-DC Chopper provided for fields and Armature voltage variation. One potentiometer provided for output voltage measurement. OUTPUTS # Armature Voltage : 0-200 V DC # Armature current : 5 Amp # Field Voltage : 100 - 200 V # Field current : 10 Amp 100V # One AC regulated output (0-10V AC) provided to find the Inductance of the DC motor & DC generator. # One fixed field voltage (200 10%) for the field supply of DC generator . # Input : 230V 10% AC, 50Hz

Protection * * * * * Soft/start facility. Field failure safety device. Armature over current protection for the motor. One single phase MCB switch. 3 pulse release switches for Armature field and AC regulated.

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Meters * * * * * * * Voltmeter for field voltage. Current meter for field current. Voltmeter for armature voltage. Current meter for armature current. AC voltmeter for AC regulated voltage output. AC Ammeter for AC regulated current output. Digital speed indicator and stop clock provided.

Connectors * * * * * 2 Banana connectors for Armature voltage. 2 Banana connectors for Field supply. 2 Banana connectors for AC regulated output. 2 Banana connectors for Field supply of DC generator. ON/OFF switch for control circuitry.

Other Features * Mounted in a sleek powder coated box. ACCESSORIES 1. DC Motor Generator Load Test Module : [ITB-PEC03ACC1A] * * * * * * 1 hp DC Motor is coupled with 1 hp DC generator. Motor & generator are separately excited. Motor & Generator are mounted on a mechanical frame. All Inputs/outputs are terminated the basic sockets for using different experiments. One optical encoder is provided for the speed measurement of DC motor. Experiments: 1. Determine the transfer function of separately excited DC Generator 2. DC Motor Load Test Module : [ITB-PEC03ACC1B] * * * * * 1 hp DC motor (separately excited) Provided. Motor is mounted on a mechanical frame. DC Motor can be loaded by a spring balance loading with dial indication. All inputs/outputs are terminated on banana sockets for interconnection to form different experiments. One optical encoder is provided for speed measurement DC motor.

Experiments 1. Determine the transfer function of Armature controlled DC motor. # Speed Versus Voltage Transfer Function. # Speed Versus Torque Transfer Function. # Armature Current Versus Voltage Transfer function. # Armature current Versus Torque Transfer function. 2. Determine the Transfer function of Field control DC motor. 3. Determine the Transfer function of DC generator.

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7. WARD LEONARD SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM & TRANSFER FUNCTION STUDY TRAINER : PEC14HV2] This trainer is used to determine the transfer function of DC motor using Ward Leonard speed control system method.

Technical Specifications Single Phase Firing Bridge Circuit * * * * Four Isolated gate signals for Full converter. Firing angle vary from 180o to 0o through Ramp and pedestal control. Gated carrier source at 4 KHz. Two firing circuits provided. One for field supply voltage and one for AC regulator.

SCR Circuit * * * * * * Four thyristors are provided of 1200 volts, 25 Amp rating Snubber circuit is provided to each device. All gate signals are feed through polarized connectors. This DC Variable voltage is used for Field winding of DC generator setup. Two thyristor provided for AC regulator for transfer function parameter measurement. Outputs # Field Voltage : 0-180V DC (Variable) for DC generator setup. # Field voltage : 180V (Fixed) for DC motor # One AC regulated output (0-220V AC) provided to find the Inductance of the DC motor & DC generator. # Input: 230V 10% AC, 50Hz.

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ACCESSORIES a) 1HP Induction Motor Coupled with DC Generator : [PEC14HVACC12] * * * * * * 1hp AC Induction motor. Make : Crompton Greaves / Kirloskar/Siemens 1hp DC generator coupled with AC Motor. Make : Benn Both motor & generator are fixed on a mechanical frame. One optical encoder is provided for the speed measurement.

b) 1HP DC Motor : [PEC14HVACC9] * * * * * Make : Benn 1 hp separately excited DC motor. Fixed on a mechanical frame. Spring balance loading with dial indication. One optical encoder is provided for the speed measurement.

8. STEPPER MOTOR CHARACTERISTICS STUDY MODULE: [VSMT - 02] * * * * * * * * * * Stand alone 89C51 Based stepper motor controller. Stepper motor : Torque - 2Kg/cm, 5 volts DC, 1.80/step. MOSFET based stepper motor driver to drive the stepper motor. 3 SPDT switches are provided for selecting the operation of the stepper motor. A push button switch is to pulse the movement of stepper motor (Single step movement). 89C51 based digital counter to count the number of steps moved by the motor. DPM is provided (89C51 based) in the unit to display the RPM and number of steps. Power Supply: 5V/3 Amps SMPS for stepper motor and driver circuits. One Optical Encoder is provided to sense the motor speed. An load setup is provided to study the load characteristics of the stepper motor.

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9. SPEED MEASUREMENT & CLOSED LOOP CONTROL OF AC SERVO MOTOR: [ITB-PEC00A] This trainer designed for conducting many Experiments on AC Servo motor. It consists of, * * * An AC Servo motor mounted on a open frame. Power driver to control speed of the motor. One Optical sensor provided for speed sensing and display on a 3 digit display.

This trainer system is a compact & advanced version for class room experiment setup for the students to operate and study a practical speed measurement and closed loop control using AC Servo motor.

Features * * * * * * One 230V, 11.5(Control Voltage) Two phase AC servo motor mounted on an open frame Speed Range : 0 to 1500 RPM geared down in 1:30 ratio One Optical sensor coupled to shaft to measure speed. AC Servo Motor's speed is controlled by varying control voltage (11.5V) Direction of the motor is varied by phase reversal of the control voltage. Mechanical loading arrangement provided.

Power Supply * * Input 230V 10%, 50Hz, Single phase AC. +15V at 0.5A DC regulated output for control circuitry.

Experiments 1. Speed measurement of AC servo motor using optical sensor. 2. Study of closed loop control of a AC servo motor. 3. Study of Characteristics of AC servo motor (i) Speed Vs control winding Voltage. (ii) Speed Vs Torque. (iii) Control winding current Vs torque. 4. To determine the transfer function of the AC servo motor.

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10. TRANSFER FUNCTION OF TWO PHASE 100WAC SERVO MOTOR : [VPET - 302] This setup consists of i. 100W Two phase AC servo motor setup. ii. Variable AC voltage source.

i. 100W Two Phase AC Servo Motor Setup * * * * * * Main winding voltage 230V AC. Control winding voltage 0-230V AC (90 phase shift). Optical speed sensor for speed measurement. Belt type mechanical loading arrangement. Speed (0-1500) RPM. Power : 100W.

ii. Variable AC Voltage Source * * * * * * * * * Single ,1 Amp Auto transformer provided to vary 0-230V AC for control winding One number of Phase shift transformer provided for 90 Phase shifting of main winding voltage. Fuse provided over current protection of CW. Illuminated power ON/OFF switch provided for CW & MW voltage input. One No. of Digital ammeter provided for control winding current measurement. One No. of Digital voltmeter provided for control winding voltage measurement. One No. of C Based digital speed indicator for motor speed measurement. 3 - 2 transformers provided for control winding phase shift generation. Detailed Experimental manual.

List of Experiments 1. Determination of transfer function of 2 AC servo motor. 2. Speed control of AC servo motor.

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11. DIGITAL 2 AC SERVO POSITION CONTROL SYSTEM : [PEC - 02D] A Digital Controller based AC Position control system has been designed for the class room study of a 2 phase AC Servo Motor Position Control System in details.

This trainer consist of A. 16 Bit Micro controller # # Triggering Pulse Generator for the TRIACs Implementing Digital Controller which does i. Comparison of Set Point + input position and PV input (Actual dial position) ii. PI Control

B. Power Circuit for AC Servo motor # TRIAC Provided to generate the variable control voltage for the Control Winding # 230 Volt for Main Winding. C. Other Circuits like Zero Cross Over Detector for AC Synchronize action, for Digital Controller, Signal Conditioner for the multi turn potentiometer set point and position sensor circuit ON / OFF switch for the main transformer, Pulse Amplifier Isolator provided. Experiments 1. Familiarization of all components for position control. 2. Study of closed loop control for position control is 2 AC servo motor.

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PROCESS CONTROL SIMULATOR :[PCS - 01] [FOR LINEAR SYSTEM & PID STUDY]

The process control simulator is a special purpose analog simulator with operational amplifiers The simulator permits a detailed analysis of the first order, second order and third order systems and the application of proportional, integral and derivative control to the improvement of their performance. The simulator may be used at high speed for oscilloscope observation or at a low speed for meter observation. Frequency Response Analysis of PID controller & process can be studied for a wide range of frequencies (0.5Hz to 1KHz)

Features * * * * * Built-in Function Generator (Sine & Square wave). Self contained power supplies and power ON/OFF switch. Simulated distance-velocity lag. Full mimic diagrams in the front panel. The simulated process # Simple Lag of 1ms/10ms, 2 lags of time constant 1ms/10ms that can be toggled to integrators of same time constant # Distance-velocity lag & delay 10ms The simulated PID controller # Integral action control scaled in integral action time. # Derivative action control scaled in derivative action time. # Proportional band control scaled in % proportional band.

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Specifications Process * * * Time constant of simple lags Time constant of Integrators Distance - velocity lag 10ms (fast) of 1ms(slow) 10ms (fast) of 1ms(slow) 10ms

Controller * * * * * Set Value Range Integral action Time range(Ti) Derivative action Time range(Td) Proportional Band (PB) 0 to + 10V 250ms to 5 ms (fast); 25s to 0.5s (slow) 0-20ms (fast); 0-2 s (slow) Corresponding to gain constants 0.5 to 25.

Display # 2 Nos of Analog meters (centre zero meters) provided to monitor the set value and measured value / deviation.

Experiments 1. Time domain study of a Linear system (process) & PID controller. 2. Frequency Response Analysis of a process & PID controller. 3. Open loop & closed loop response of 1st, 2nd and 3rd order process. (Type 0 and Type 1 system). 4. Open loop and closed loop responses of various process configurations.

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12 b) PC BASED TUNNING OF CONTROLLERS:[PCS-02] This trainer consists of fixed 4 nos of 1st order Linear System and 4 nos of variable time constant linear system PC based PID controller to conduct any experiments on linear systems. Features of Process # # # # # # Four first order process of 1s and 2.2s Fixed gain and Time constant. Four first order process for Design (User can design the individual process with required time constant and Gain) Provision to study 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th order response Provision to study up to 8th order linear systems response In Built IC regulated power supply Mounted in an attractive powder coated cabinet

Software Features # # # # # # Provided data logging Menu driven Graphical display Process trend plot Real time on screen monitoring MATLAB / Labview / VB compatible

PC Based Data Acquisition System Features: # # 12 Bit, 8 Channel ADC input : 12 Bit, Single channel DAC output : 0-5V dc 0-5V dc

Experiments 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Study of process using Process reaction curve (Ziegler Nicholas method I) Study of Continuous oscillation method (Method II) Design of controller using Root Locus method Design of controllers using bode plot Design of controller using (Polar plot) Nyquist method Design of controller by Ruth Hurwitz criteria method Evaluation of Frequency domain specification : Gain margin, Phase margin, Gain cross over frequency, Phase cross over frequency.

Note: Data obtained from the above unit can be substituted in the MATLAB software for design calculation and various plots can be obtained and plotted accurately.

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13. ANALOG PID CONTROLLER : [VAPID - 01] The analog PID controller is a special purpose analog controller with operational amplifiers The controller permits a detailed analysis of the application of proportional, integral and derivative control to the improvement of their performance. The controller may be used at high speed for oscilloscope observation or at a low speed for meter observation. This unit consists of two analog meters varying from 10V, Instrumentation power supply with P, I and D controller.

Features: * * * * * * * * Two analog meters (centre zero meters) to display the set variable and process variable. In built regulated power supply. Provision to vary and measure the setpoint (0-5)V Provision to vary the proportional gain, Integral time and derivative gain. Provision to give either (4-20)mA or (0-5)V externally as a process variable. Provision to select the controller output as (4-20)mA or (0-5)V internally. All the components are mounted in an attractive cabinet. Interface with any realtime process (Level, Flow, Temperature, Pressure, DC motor speed control etc.,)

Experiments: 1. To study the response of analog PID controller with realtime process.

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14. MICRO PROCESSOR BASED CONTROL SYSTEM : [VDCS - 01] A 89C51 Microcontroller kit has been used in this trainer to implement a Digital control system. An operation amplifier based second order process is provided to study & test the Digital controller. * * * * * * * 89C51 Microcontroller as Digital controller. 8K Bytes of user RAM having P, P+I, P+I+D algorithm. P, I, D gains can be varied by program. 32K bytes of EPROM / ROM expansion provides the program memory to execute user program. 8 channel 8 bit ADC. One 8 bit DAC. Built-in power supply.

Panel Features * Simulated process: # Simple lag of 10ms, 2 lags of time constant 10ms that can be toggled to integrators of same time constant. # Distance-velocity lag & delay 10ms. Built-in Sine, Square wave generators.

Special Features * * Many input/output signals are terminated at sockets. Patch chords provided to interconnect the signals to form the designed experiment.

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15. DESIGN OF ANALOG PID CONTROLLER WITH PROCESS: [VPCS - 03] The PID Control simulator is a special purpose analog simulator with operational amplifiers. The simulator permits a detailed analysis of the first order, second order and third order systems and the application of proportional, integral and derivative control to the improvement of their performance. The simulator may be used at high speed for oscilloscope observation or at a low speed for meter observation.

Features * * * * * * Built in voltage source 0-5 V Built-in Function Generator (Square wave) with provision to vary the frequency and Amplitude. Self contained power supplies and power ON/OFF switch Full mimic diagrams in the front panel The simulated process # Simple integrator of 10ms, 2 lags of the time constant 10ms The simulated PID controller # Integral action control scaled in integral action time as per our requirement. # Derivative action control scaled in derivative action time as per our requirement. # Proportional band control scaled in % proportional band as per our requirement. Provision to design the PID Two no of 3 digit display to indicate the setpoint/process variable (0-5)V.

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Specifications Process * Time constant of simple lags * Time constant of Integrators * Set Value Range -

10ms (fast) 10ms (fast) (0-5) V

Experiments 1. Time domain study of a Linear system (process) & PID controller 2. Open loop & closed loop response of 1st, 2nd and 3rd order process. (Type 0 and Type 1 system) 3. P, PI, PID design and performance valuation in each cases

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16. DIGITAL SIMULATION OF LINEAR SYSTEM: [VDCS-02] Panel Features * * * * Simulated Process using Op-Amp based analog plant of I & II order. Self contained square wave generator as test input to the Digital controller. Frequency range 0.1 to 1 KHz Amplitude Range : (0-5)V

AD/DA/DIO card as Digital Controller * DAS card consists of, # 12 bit resolution - ADC. # 4 Channel Analog input of voltage range (0-10)V DC. # Two channels ADC can be configured as simultaneous inputs. # Two channel DAC of 12 bit resolution, voltage output range (0 - 5)V. # 16 Channel digital input and output lines.

Software Features * * * * * Second order system response. Process trend plot. Data logging. On-line monitoring. On-line Analysis.

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17. STABILITY ANALYSIS OF LINEAR SYSTEM : [VPCS - 04] The process control simulator is a special purpose analog simulator with operational amplifiers The simulator permits a detailed analysis of the first order, second order and third order Systems and the application of proportional, integral and derivative control to the improvement of their performance. The simulator may be used at high speed for oscilloscope observation or at a low speed for meter observation. Frequency Response Analysis of PID controller & process can be studied for a wide range of frequencies (0.5Hz to 1KHz). Features * * * Built-in Function generator (Sine & Square wave) Self contained power supplies and power ON/OFF switch Full mimic diagrams in the front panel

Specifications Process * * Time constant of simple lags Time constant of Integrators 1ms, 0.47ms. 1s.

Controller * Proportional Band (PB) Corresponding to gain constants 0.5 to 25.

Experiments 1. Open loop responses of various process configuration. 2. Time domain study of a linear system. 3. Stability analysis of a linear process by gain variation method and check by using Root locus analysis.

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18. RELAY CONTROL SYSTEM : [VRCS - 01] In few systems non-linearity is to be introduced into the system for specific advantage. Such a system can be achieved with relay control system. The relay operated system is non-linear because it is not possible to control the power level continuously as in a linear system. In this system, the controller is replaced by the relay. A simulated second order system is controlled by an electronic relay. Specification * * * Characters provided: Two and three step relay with overlap. Dead band adjustment: 0 to 10V. Overlap or Hysteresis adjustment: (0-12V)

Features * * * Comparing element to find the error. Simulated second order systems. The Simulated Process # Simple lag of 10ms, 2 lags of time constant 10ms that can be toggled to integrators of same time constant. # Distance-velocity lag & delay 10ms. Electronic relay by Op-Amps. Potentiometers provided for adjusting hysteresis and dead band zone. Mimic diagram in the front panel for easy reference. Built-in signal sources-sine and square. # Amplitude : 0-5V # Frequency : 1Hz-100Hz In built IC regulated power supply.

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Experiments 1. Study the characteristics of electronic relay. 2. Study of phase plane diagram. 3. Study the effect of hysteresis and dead band zone.

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19. LEAD-LAG NETWORK SIMULATOR : [VLLN - 01] The lead and a lag network is designed using a passive components that makes implementation of compensation network. This unit has been designed to enable the students to go through the complete design procedure and finally verify the performance improvements by lag and lead compensation. Built-in variable frequency square wave and sine wave generators are provided for time domain and frequency domain testing of the system.

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Adjustable amplifier gain facility. Miniature connectors provided in the panel box with mimic diagram for easy study. Connector provisions to connect external R&C values of the network. Built-in Sine & Square wave generators.

Experiments 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Frequency response of Lag network. Frequency response of Lead network. Frequency response of Lead-Lag network. Lag network compensation using Lead - Lag network. Lead network compensation using Lead - Lag network.

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20. LIGHT INTENSITY CONTROL SYSTEM : [VLICS - 01] The light Intensity control system has been designed to study and analyze parameters of closed loop systems (feed back systems) of light Intensity. The panel consists of a number of filament lamps which gets power from the amplifier. Average intensity of the panel is sensed by a light sensor and a suitable voltage level is produced. This voltage is feed back to the error detector which has a reference input. The error detector, reference input and controller are of standard configurations. The light panel also consists of few uncontrolled lamps which may be used as disturbance sources. Features * * * * * * * * * * * * Feed back control of light intensity. Provision for either proportional control (or) proportional integral control. A miniature potentiometer is provided to give the set value. Lamp loads are provided to feed the disturbance. A miniature toggle switch is provided to select the PI control. Built-in signal generator for square wave. Mimic diagram in the front panel. Experiments performed through patching connections. Built-in 31/2 digit digital indicator. LDR as a light sensor. Signal conditioner for light sensor. All the components are mounted in an attractive powder coated cabinet with mimic diagram.

Experiments 1. 2. 3. 4. Study of inherent non-linear characteristics. Study of light sensor and bulbs. Study of closed loop control (Feedback). Study of Dynamic response.

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21. POTENTIOMETER ERROR DETECTOR : [VPED - 01] This set up is designed to study the characteristics of two potentiometer analyzer position error detector. These included linearity, sensitivity and maximum angle of rotation.

Features * * * * * * * * * Two multi turn potentiometers provided to study the linearity and maximum angle of rotation. An illuminated rocker switch is provided for power ON/OFF. Two protractors provided for visual indicator. Comparing element circuits for find the error. In built IC regulated power supply. Rotary switch is provided for selectable AC/DC operation. Mounted in an attractive powder coated cabinet with mimic diagram. Detailed literature and patch chords included. Built-in power supply.

Experiments 1. Linearity study of the error detector. 2. Determination of error detector gain.

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22. LVDT CHARACTERISTICS MODULE : [ITB - 12CE] It consists of LVDT sensor with JIG & micrometer, signal conditioner and a digital indicator to display the displacement.

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LVDT sensor coupled with Micrometer (Range: 0-25mm). Signal Conditioner for LVDT 10mm calibrated to (0 5) V DC output. The displacement given by the micrometer is sensed by the LVDT. Built in Instrumentation Power Supply. A 3 Digit digital indicator to display the displacement. Offset and gain variable provision. All are mounted in an attractive powder coated cabinet with logical diagram in the panel Offset and gain variable provision. Detailed documentation.

Experiments 1. To study the characteristics of LVDT. 2. To study the characteristics of LVDT signal conditioner. 3. To study the linearity/accuracy/ error of characteristics of LVDT.

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23. SIMULATION OF TRANSFER FUNCTION USING OPERATIONAL AMPLIFIER [VSTF - 01] * * * * * * Second order transfer function simulation. Damping factor variation for 0.7 to 0.2. Time constant: 0.01s/0.1s Implemented using Op-Amp. In built power supply. Housed in a sleek box.

24. TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT AND CONTROLLER USING VARIOUS TRANSDUCERS : [VTC - 02] Temperature controller system is an important application of control theory. This system consists of controller, thyristor based power driver, water bath and various temperature sensors with signal conditioners etc. to provide a closed loop control for ON/OFF and PID control. Features * * * * * * * * * * * * * * In-built PID Control. To vary the Dead band in On/Off controller. One potentiometer is provided. Miniature toggle switch to select the set value and the measurement value. Provision to select On/Off, PID Controller. Thermistor, AD590, RTD & Thermocouple as a temperature sensor. Signal conditioner for RTD, thermistor, thermocouple and AD590 sensors. Push button switch of provided to select the sensors. Provision to measure the sensor output. Thyristor based power control unit provided. In-built error detector to compare the set value and the measured value. In-built IC regulated power supply. 3" Digit digital indicator to display the measured value. All the components are housed in an attractive sleek cabinet with mimic diagram and suitable termination connector. Detailed Documentation.

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25. ANALOG/DIGITAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM [VTCS - 02] Analog digital temperature control system consists of a real miniature process to teach the basics of control theory. This system consists of controller, thyristor based power driver, mini furnace and thermistor as a temperature sensor with signal conditioner etc., to provide a closed loop control of P, PI and PID control and ON/OFF control with adjustable overlap. Features * Three potentiometers provided to vary proportional gain, integral time and derivative time of the process. To vary the overlap in ON/OFF controller, One sleek potentiometer is provided. Provision to select ON/OFF, P, PI & PID Controller. Thermistor as a temperature sensor. SCR firing circuit with 2 Nos. of SCRs, provided to vary the power to the Heater. In-built error detector to compare the set value and the measured value One mini furnace with Blower as a temperature source. In-built IC regulated power supply. Display: # 2 Nos of Digital panel meters provided to monitor the set value and measured value. All the components are housed in an attractive sleek cabinet with mimic diagram and Suitable termination connector. Detailed Documentation.

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Experiments 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Study of ON/OFF (2 step) control with and without overlap. Study of proportional control. Study of PI control of a temperature system. Study of P+I+D (3-term) control of the temperature system. Study of set value disturbance. Step response of P, PI, PID, controller.

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Optional : Digital System: This Digital controller is indigenously designed for real time hardware interface for MATLAB Simulink. The GUI block proven by simulation in simulink can be tested by using this hardware. Features : This board is designed based on advanced RISC micro controller with built in firmware * * * * * Communicate to the host PC @38400 bits/sec One ADC Input provided One DAC Output provided. PC interface through RS 232 port One RS 232 cable provide

Experiments: (MATLAB - SIMULINK Based) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Study of ON/OFF (2 step) control with and without overlap. Study of proportional control Study of PI control of a temperature system. Study of P+I+D (3-term) control of the temperature system Study of Supply side disturbance. Study of set value disturbance. Step response of P, PI, PID, controller.

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26. ADVANCED TEMPERATURE CONTROL PROCESS TRAINER [VTCS - 02S] Advanced Temperature control process trainer consists of a real miniature process to teach the basics of control theory. This system consists of controller, thyristor based power driver, hot air blower and thermistor as a temperature sensor with signal conditioner etc., to provide a closed loop control of P, PI and PID control and ON/OFF control with adjustable overlap. Features * Three potentiometers provided to vary proportional gain, integral time and derivative time of the process. To vary the overlap in ON/OFF controller, One sleek potentiometer is provided. Provision to select ON/OFF, P, PI & PID Controller. Adjustment provided to vary the overlap and maximum heater power by using two Individual potentiometers. Thermistor as a temperature sensor. SCR firing circuit with 2 Nos. of SCRs, provided to vary the power to the Heater. In-built error detector to compare the set value and the measured value One furnace with Blower as a temperature source. The volume of air flow is controlled by a shutter on the blower inlet. One hot air blower provided with a PVC tube with provisions for inserting thermistor to study transport lag. Display: # 2 Nos of Digital panel meters provided to monitor the set value and measured value. All the components are housed in an attractive sleek cabinet with mimic diagram and Suitable termination connector. Detailed Documentation.

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Experiments 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Study of ON/OFF (2 step) control with and without overlap. Study of proportional control. Study of PI control of a temperature system. Study of P+I+D (3-term) control of the temperature system. Study of Transport lag. Study of set value disturbance. (Internal/External) Effect of disturbance (both input & output) in open loop and closed loop System. Obtain the impulse, Step ,Sinusoidal and Triangular Response characteristics.

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27. LEVEL CONTROL SYSTEM : [VLCT - 1001] It consists of a level tank fitted with Stainless steel scale to visually monitor the level, a pump, signal conditioner, power supply and stand alone analog PID Controller to provide a closed loop level control system.

Specification * * * * * * * * * * * RF Capacitance type level probe to sense the level upto 250mm. Signal conditioner for RF Capacitance. Transparent process tank of (5 litres) with graduated level scale. Rust proof water reservoir of 10 litres capacity. A drain valve fitted with process tank to give disturbance to the process. Thyristor based power driver used to control the level by varying pump voltage. All the water path guided by flexible tubes. An Analog PID Controller provided. Provision to vary the proportional, integral and derivative parameters. Mounted in a powder coated cabinet. Detailed documentation.

Experiments 1. To study the characteristics of level transmitter. 2. To study the PID characteristics of level system. 3. To study the thyristor characteristics.

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28. SYNCHRO TRANSMITTER RECEIVER TRAINER : [PEC - 03] * * * * * * * * * * Two number of torque synchro used as a transmitter and receiver. Rotor Voltage : 50V AC, 50Hz Induced Stator Voltage : 22V AC, 50Hz three phase The input and output angular displacement is indicated in a round dial marked with angular position (0-360). Rotor (R1, R2) and Stator (S1,S2,S3) terminals of transmitter & receiver are terminated by banana connector in the base plate. One no. of Digital AC Voltmeter used to indicate stator/rotor voltage of transmitter (or) receiver. One no. of 230V/50V AC Step-down transformer for rotor voltage input. Two nos. of ON/OFF switch for rotor voltage of transmitter/receiver. One no. of power ON/OFF switch with indication. All are mounted on a nice cabinets.

Experiments 1. 2. 3. 4. Measurement and calculation of induced stator voltage of transmitter. Study of position control of 0o Lag. Study of Position control of 120o Lag. Study of forward / reverse position control of receiver.

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29. ANALOGUE COMPUTER TRAINER : [VAC - 01] Analogue computer trainer which teaches fundamentals and applications of Analogue computation like adder, subtractor, integrator, and differentiator, useful for solving second order differential equations.

OP-AMPS # Six Amplifiers # Eight Coefficient Multipliers # Two Four Quadrent Multipliers. # Over voltage indicators on all Amplifiers # Provision for "Initial Conditions" # Offset Null on all Amplifiers. INPUTS # Inputs can be given from the built-in power supply POWER SUPPLY (Built - in) # +15V @ 1 Amp, -15V @ 1 Amp Display # 2 Nos of Analog meters (centre zero meters) provided to measure the set value and measured value / deviation, Input/Output voltages etc.,

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30. FREQUENCY RESPONSE ANALYSIS OF LEAD LAG NETWORK (PID) :[PCS - 03] Frequency response of Lead, Lag network using P+I+D controller is a special purpose analog simulation, create using operational amplifiers. This simulator permits a detailed analysis of the first order and second order systems on the application of proportional, integral and derivative control to the improvement of their performance. The simulator may be used at high frequency for oscilloscope observation. Frequency Response Analysis of PID controller & process can be studied for a frequency range from 0.5Hz to 1000Hz. Features * * * * Built-in Function Generator (sine & square). Self contained power supplies and power ON/OFF switch with indication. Full mimic diagrams in the front panel. The simulated process. # Simple Lag Process # Simple Lead Process The simulated PID controller # Integral controller scaled in Integration time. # Derivative controller scaled in derivative action time. # Proportional band control scaled in % proportional band (PB).

Specifications Process * Lag process of time constant * Lead process of time constant Controller * Set Value Range * Proportional Band (PB) * Integral action Time range(Ti) * Derivative action Time range(Td) Experiments 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Frequency response analysis of a Linear system (process) & PID controller. Open loop & closed loop response of 2nd order process. (Type 0 system). Stability analysis. Open loop and closed loop responses of various process configurations. P, PI, PID design and performance valuation in each cases. Various frequency response analysis by. i). Bode plot. ii). Polar plot.

-- 10 ms/1s -- 10 ms/1s

0 to + 10V. Corresponding to gain constants 0.5 to 25. 250ms to 5 ms (fast) 25s to 0.5s (slow). 0-20ms (fast) 0-2 s (slow).

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