International Journal of Engineering and Technology

The evaluation test bench set-up for servo drive chain consists of various servo sub-modules viz., generic motion controller, servo drive amplifier, brushless AC servo motor, torque coupler, gear reducer and shaft encoder assembly for position feedback is considered. The module interfaces are established for efficient use in commissioning, diagnosing and qualifying the antenna tracking chain. Design methodology demonstrated and specifications of systems were derived. Design specifications of drive chain are configured through software tools for optimizing rate loop and position loop. The transient behaviour and response of servo system using Proportional Integral Derivative controller in time as well in frequency domain is analyzed. Stability conditions are simulated and verified. The test set up energised and test results of different inputs verified and following error minimised by tuning/ optimising the system.