Galil Motion Control: Training: Web Conference

"Jacob Talks" Web Tutorials
Register on-line to hear Dr. Jacob Tal, the world's acclaimed authority in motion control and co-founder 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.

Most popular tutorial: "Tuning Servos for Best Performance"

Online Video: Demonstration of Motion Control by Jacob Tal

See Dr. Jacob Tal demonstrate servo tuning and program motion using a Galil motion controller, drives, servo motors and Galil's WSDK tuning software.

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-4000 Controller n' Drives" Introduces Galil's highest performance, fifth generation stand-alone motion controller.

"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:

"Ladder Interface Software Demo"Demonstration of the Ladder Interface Software

"GalilTools Demo"Demonstration of GalilTools Software

"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:

"Intelligent I/O Handling" Using Galil's RIO Ethernet I/O Controller for fast and intelligent processing of digital and analog inputs and outputs. Includes example of process loop for temperature control.

"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

Pre-recorded tutorials (watch anytime) :

Video:
"Motion Controller Demonstration"

Tuning:
"Tuning Servos for Best Performance"
"Tuning Servos - Part II"
"Advanced Tuning Methods"
"Dual Loop Compensation Methods"

System Design:
"Modes of Motion"
"Control of Load Sharing Systems"
"Tension Control of Web Processing Systems"
"Optimal Design of Motion Systems"

Ethernet:
"DMC-4000 Controller n' Drives"
"DMC-21x3 Controller n' Drives"
"Flexible- Distributed Control Systems"
"Ethernet & Motion Control"

Software Tools:
"Ladder Interface Software Demo"
"GalilTools Demo"
"ActiveX Tool Kit"

Motors & Drives:
"Servo Amplifier Basics"
"Piezo Ceramic & Ultrasonic Actuators"
"Step Motor Control"
"Microstepping"
"Brushless Motor Control"
"Using Shunt Regulators"

Miscellaneous:
"Intelligent I/O Handling"
"Connecting to Galil I/O"
"Controller Upgrade Options"
"Overview of Galil Motion Control"