Engineering Journey
CompletedMotion Control / Servo / Encoder / Position Control
Motion Control, Servo and Encoder Systems
Tools / Technologies
Motion ControlServo MotorServo DriveEncoderHigh-Speed CounterSiemens PLC
Key learnings
- Understanding the architecture and fundamental principles of industrial motion control systems
- Understanding the operating principles of servo motors and servo drives
- Obtaining position and speed information through encoder feedback systems
- Using High-Speed Counters for encoder and high-frequency signal applications
- Developing PLC-based motion and positioning control logic
- Understanding homing, absolute positioning and relative positioning concepts
- Analyzing the closed-loop relationship between PLC, servo drive and encoder feedback
- Evaluating position, speed and feedback information for precise motion control