Galil's library of motion control tutorials cover a range of subjects including tuning, motors and drives and motion programming.

Video:

"Motion Controller Demonstration" In this 15-minute video, Jacob Tal demonstrates tuning and programming motion using a Galil DMC motion controller, WSDK servo design software and a servo motor with encoder

Tuning:

"Tuning Servo Systems for Optimum Performance" Adjustment of PID filter parameters for fast and stable performance of servo systems

"Advanced Tuning Methods" Discussion about notch filter, low-pass filter and feedforward control techniques

"Dual Loop Compensation Methods" Various methods of eliminating backlash are discussed including dual loop

System Design:

"Modes of Motion" Various modes are discussed including jogging, point-to-point positioning, linear and circular interpolation and contouring

"Control of Load Sharing Systems" Using electronic gearing with automatic correction for control systems with a shared load.

"Tension Control of Web Processing Systems" Using electronic gearing to precisely control tension

"Optimal Design of Motion Control Systems"Optimization of velocity profile, optimization of mechanical couplings and method for selecting best motor for minimum power dissipation.

Ethernet:

"DMC-21x3 Ethernet Controller n' Drive Sandwiches" Introduces Galil's low-cost, Ethernet motion controllers and attached multi-axis drives

"Flexible-Distributed Control Systems" Discussion of flexible, Ethernet-based distributed control where motion controllers need to be distributed throughout the machine to minimize wiring

"Ethernet and Motion Control" Learn about Ethernet and Modbus terminology, advantages, and special commands for motion control

Software Tools:

"ActiveX Toolkit" Introduction to Visual Basic and Galil's ActiveX Toolkit. Examples of incorporating polling windows and action buttons into a Visual Basic form.

Motors & Drives:

"Servo Amplifier Basics" Reviews servo amplifiers such as linear and PWM drives and voltage and current drives. Power supply and commutation considerations are discussed.

"Using Shunt Regulators" Describes shunt regulators and when they are used. Calulations for both rotary and linear systems

"Piezo Ceramic and Ultrasonic Actuators" Discusses advantages and disadvantages of these actuators. Compensation methods for optimum tuning are presented.

"Step Motor Control" Discusses step motor operation including full-step, half-step and microstep. How to configure Galil controllers for proper operation with step motors

"Microstepping" Discusses microstepping including operation and performance. How to configure Galil's SDM-20640 microstepping drive.

"Brushless Motor Control" Operation of brushless motors. Includes discussion about sinusoidal commutation. Discusses set-up with Galil controllers.

Miscellaneous:

"Connecting Galil I/O" Explanation of TTL and optoisolated I/O and how to connect to it.

"Controller Upgrade Options" Various upgrades are presented including absolute and SSI encoder interfaces, backlash and leadscrew compensation, antifriction bias, two sets of PID and more.

"Overview Of Galil Motion Control" Presentation about the company and products

Now you can learn about motion control at your own pace, without having to leave your office. Register on-line for a variety of web-based motion control classes authored by acclaimed experts in the field of motion control. Web-courses include animated visuals accompanied by audio, a glossary of terms, quizzes, and FAQs. Visual slides can be printed for future reference.

Dr. Tal's (of Galil Motion Control) popular "Motion Control Made Easy" seminar is converted into a self-paced, web-based course and includes two modules (approximately 2 hours each):

Module 1: Designing Motion Control Systems

System Overview

System Elements:

• Motors
  

• Amplifiers
  

• Encoders
  

• Controllers
  

System Optimization:

• Mechanical Coupling
  

• Velocity profile
  

System tuning:

• Sensor Placement
  

• Tuning Procedure
  

• Advanced Tuning Features
  

• Autotuning with WSDK

Module 2: Programming Motion Control Systems

Motion Programming:

• Independent axis positioning
  

• Jogging
  

• Linear and Circular interpolation
  

• Electronic gearing
  

Application Programming:

• Program Structure
  

• Trippoints
  

• Inputs and Outputs
  

• Variables
  

Motion Diagnostics:

• Point-to-Point Moves
  

• Linear and Circular Interpolation Diagnostics
  

• Minimizing Position Error
  

Application Examples:

• Tension control using Electronic Gearing
  

• Dual Loop

"Jacob Talks" Web Tutorials

Register on-line to hear Dr. Jacob Tal, the world's acclaimed authority in motion control and President of Galil Motion Control. Jacob has conducted countless seminars and has authored over 100 textbooks, articles and papers on the subject of motion control. He has recorded several motion control tutorials that you can watch 24/7 from the convenience of your PC. New tutorials are added frequently on a variety of subjects. Don't miss this important series of tutorials to stay current with the latest in motion technology. It's free! Select from the list below to view the tutorials of your choice.

MotionVillage.com Training Center Workshop by Danaher Motion:

The MotionVillage.com Workshop is the place to work at your own pace with our interactive training modules. Each module is a self contained learning aid on a particular topic. They run from 10 to 15 minutes each and are interactive.

SERCOS Basics
This workshop for the novice takes you through the basics of SERCOS, what it is and why it was developed, along with how it works.

Basic Servo Systems
An introduction into the world of servo systems. This workshop for the beginner includes information on what makes up a servo loop, and how a typical servo loop operates.

Basic Linear Systems
The straight scoop on linear motors! A workshop for the novice covering the basic concepts of a linear system including the differences between an iron core and ironless linear motor.

Kollmorgen Training Center

The Kollmorgen Training Center offers knowledge transfer in many forms and venues. Depending on your needs, they can arrange face-to-face, hands-on, or self-paced computer based training at our southwest Virginia facility or at your site, to increase your design and operating performance. Delivered by veteran Kollmorgen technical associates, their training sessions are based on real world experience. They look forward to serving you at the Kollmorgen Training Center.

Servo Handbook
The Kollmorgen Servo Handbook allows readers to quickly select material from a wide range of servo subjects arranged by category. This material includes web pages, articles, whitepapers, and application notes totaling hundreds of pages.

Courses
Kollmorgen offers a variety of course topics and lengths to suit your needs, from basic to advanced servo technology. Popular courses include linear systems and multi-axis control.

Seminars
If you would like to upgrade or refresh your applied servo theory skills, then their one-day seminar, "How To Improve Servo Systems," is right for you. This seminar is offered several times per year at convenient locations around the country.

Workshop
Now available from Kollmorgen is a series of computer based modules. These compact sessions (approx. 10 - 12 min) introduce various elements of motion technology. Newcomers to the technology will find these modules particularly valuable, providing a quick and convenient way to become conversant in the field.

Talking Servos
Talking Servos is a series of multi-media presentations designed to help engineers connect with servo technology. Talking Servos combines narration, animated graphics, and video to discuss a wide range of practical issues in an intuitive format. Every unit of Talking Servos is packed with the kind of information servo engineers need to get their machines up and running quickly.

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Rocklin, CA., October 18, 2002—Galil Motion Control, the industry innovator in motion control technology, now offers a free online video titled "Demonstration of Motion Control", which enables design engineers to learn how to tune and program a Galil motion controller so that it delivers the most precise motor movement possible. In this 15-minute video, Jacob Tal, the pre-eminent expert in motion control, uses Galil's WSDK servo design kit software to demonstrate concepts and teach about PID tuning for optimum performance, motion programming, applications programming and system diagnostics. As the co-founder of Galil, Tal has taught over 10,000 students about motion control and has authored over 100 textbooks, articles and papers on the subject. The "Demonstration of Motion Control" video can be viewed anytime online from the convenience of a computer at Galils website under training. A fast Internet connection, speakers and the QuickTime 6.0 plug-in is required.

In addition to the "Demonstration of Motion Control", Tal has recorded several other motion control tutorials, all of which can be viewed for free on Galils website under training. A small sampling of topics include "Tuning Servo Systems for Optimum Performance," "Modes of Motion," "Optimal Design of Motion Control Systems," "Ethernet Distributed Control Systems," and "Step Motor Control".

For more information about the free "Demonstration of Motion Control" video that's available online, contact Lisa Wade, VP-Marketing and Sales, at Galil Motion Control, Inc. About Galil Motion Control, Inc.

Privately held and profitable for over 80 straight quarters, Galil Motion Control, Inc. was founded in 1983 by Jacob Tal, world-famous innovator and educator in motion control. Galil became the first company to produce a microprocessor-based servo motor controller without tachometer feedback. Since then, Galil has continued to advance motion control technology and has found industry-leading acceptance with over 350,000 controllers successfully installed worldwide. Various applications include machines for the medical, semiconductor, machine tool, food processing and textile industries. Recently, Galil has introduced several motion controllers for the Ethernet

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