ATR 106 - Motion Control

Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 2.00
Lab Hours: 2.00
This course provides the student with an understanding of the concepts, terminology, functionality, and applications of motion control. This course will provide the foundation for learning the skills necessary to maintain and program motion control systems. Topics include servo motors, stepper motors, motion controllers, feedback systems, and servo-mechanisms.

Prerequisite(s): ELT 312
SLOs:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Define motion control.
Identify motion control system components and functions.
Apply basic motion control concepts.
Identify the components of a digital servo motion controller.
Identify the functionality of servo drives, alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) servo motors, and feedback devices.