Magnetic Levitation

E6.3.5.14

System

This classic magnetic levitation control problem is now presented in a new and innovative form. A 25 mm diameter, hollow steel sphere is suspended in space with visually appealing results and convenient time constants. Both analogue & digital control solutions are implemented.

Convenient sockets on the enclosure panel allow for quick changes of analogue controller gain and compensation components.

The equipment is self-contained in analogue mode, with built-in power supply. In the digital mode the system operates within a MATLAB/LabVIEW environment (MATLAB™/LabVIEW™ not supplied) which allows the system parameters to be determined and the system to be modelled.

The equipment set incorporates student experiments which can be carried out in a laboratory safely using safety extra-low voltage. Experiment instructions are contained in a manual in either printed or digital form.

A MATLAB™ license is required for this trial and is not included in the scope of delivery.
The equipment can require additional software modules.

Target Group

A training program made for the advanced training study programs at applied technology universities and technical universities. Knowledge of classic control engineering is a prerequisite.

Topics

Analogue Operation

Non-linear models
Unstable systems
Linearisation about an operating point
Infra-red sensor characteristics
Lead-lag compensation
Perturbation sensitivity
PD control

Digital Operation

Non-linear models
Unstable systems
Linearisation about an operating point
A/D & D/A conversion
State space PD control
PID control
Calibration
Regulation & tracking control

1	33-006-PCI	Set Magnetic Levitation System (MATLAB Version)
1	33-006I	Magnetic Levitation System (MATLAB Version) (NCC)
1	33-026	Set Magnetic Levitation System (LabVIEW Version)
1	33-026I	Magnetic Levitation System (LabVIEW Version)
1	33-942-SW 4	MATLAB Models for Magnetic Levitation System
1	33-026-SW 8	LabVIEW Models for Magnetic Levitation System
1		PC with PCI interface and Windows 7/8/10/11 64-Bit
1		MATLAB
1		for Windows 7 Service Pack 1: MATLAB™ from Version R2015b (V8.6) to R2017b (V9.3)
1		for Windows 10: MATLAB™ version R2019a (V9.6) or later
1		MATLAB™ Toolboxes (1): Simulink, Control System, System Identification
1		MATLAB™ Toolboxes (2): Simulink Desktop Real-Time, MATLAB Coder, Simulink Coder

Magnetic Levitation

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