Servo Drives and Motion Control

This course is designed to equip industrial robotics and motion control technician students with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills related to servo drives and motion control systems. It delves into the fundamental principles of closed-loop control, servo motor types, drive technologies, and their integration within robotic and automated systems. Through a blend of theoretical instruction, simulated exercises, and hands-on laboratory work, students will learn to configure, operate, diagnose, and maintain complex servo-driven mechanisms. Emphasis is placed on safety protocols, practical troubleshooting methodologies, and performance optimization techniques essential for ensuring reliable and efficient operation of industrial motion control equipment in diverse manufacturing environments. This course is crucial for preparing technicians to manage and resolve issues in modern automated production lines.

InstructorJacob Calhoun

Prerequisites

IRB 101

Course outline

Lectures, virtual labs, and graded assignments — completed in your browser.

01Lesson 1: Introduction to Motion Control and Servo Systemslecture

02Lesson 2: Fundamentals of DC and AC Servo Motorslecture

03Lesson 3: Servo Drive Architecture and Power Componentslecture

04Hands-on Lab: Basic Servo Drive Wiring and Configurationlab

05Lesson 5: Feedback Devices: Encoders, Resolvers, and Hall Sensorslecture

06Lesson 6: Closed-Loop Control Principles and PID Tuninglecture

07Lesson 7: Communication Protocols in Motion Controllecture

08Hands-on Lab: Servo System Tuning, Troubleshooting & Midterm Reviewlab

09Lesson 9: Advanced Motion Profiles and Coordinated Motionlecture

10Lesson 10: Drive Faults, Diagnostics, and Corrective Actionslecture

11Hands-on Lab: Advanced Servo System Diagnostics and Fault Resolutionlab

12Lesson 12: Safety Functions in Servo Drive Systemslecture

13Lesson 13: Preventative Maintenance and Service Procedureslecture

14Capstone Service Project: Integrated Motion Control System Commissioningassignment

Syllabus

["Week 1: Lesson 1: Introduction to Motion Control and Servo Systems","Week 2: Lesson 2: Fundamentals of DC and AC Servo Motors","Week 3: Lesson 3: Servo Drive Architecture and Power Components","Week 4: Hands-on Lab: Basic Servo Drive Wiring and Configuration","Week 5: Lesson 5: Feedback Devices: Encoders, Resolvers, and Hall Sensors","Week 6: Lesson 6: Closed-Loop Control Principles and PID Tuning","Week 7: Lesson 7: Communication Protocols in Motion Control","Week 8: Hands-on Lab: Servo System Tuning, Troubleshooting & Midterm Review","Week 9: Lesson 9: Advanced Motion Profiles and Coordinated Motion","Week 10: Lesson 10: Drive Faults, Diagnostics, and Corrective Actions","Week 11: Hands-on Lab: Advanced Servo System Diagnostics and Fault Resolution","Week 12: Lesson 12: Safety Functions in Servo Drive Systems","Week 13: Lesson 13: Preventative Maintenance and Service Procedures","Week 14: Capstone Service Project: Integrated Motion Control System Commissioning"]