This document discusses stepper motors and their types. It begins by defining stepper motors as electromagnetic devices that rotate a specific number of degrees in response to each electric pulse. The main types are then described as variable reluctance, permanent magnet, and hybrid motors. Variable reluctance motors are further broken down into single stack, multi-stack, and those with different pole configurations to achieve smaller step sizes. Permanent magnet stepper motors are similar to single stack variable reluctance motors but use permanent magnets in the rotor. Hybrid stepper motors combine characteristics of variable reluctance and permanent magnet motors. Circuit diagrams and switching sequences are provided to illustrate the operating principles of several example motors.
- Stepper motors are brushless DC motors that rotate in discrete steps in response to control signals. They are excellent for positioning applications as their rotation can be accurately controlled.
- There are three main types of stepper motors: permanent magnet, variable reluctance, and hybrid. Permanent magnet motors are the most common.
- Key components include the rotor, stator, and windings. Pulses sent to the windings energize the stator poles and rotate the motor.
- Stepper motors have advantages like low cost control, simplicity, and ability to operate without feedback but disadvantages like higher current draw and need for a driver circuit.
- Common applications include printers, CNC machines, robotics, and
A hybrid stepper motor combines the principles of a permanent magnet stepper motor and a variable reluctance stepper motor. It has a rotor with a permanent magnet placed in the middle that produces a constant magnetic flux. Torque is produced through the interaction of this constant rotor flux with the changing stator flux produced by energizing different motor phases. Hybrid stepper motors offer advantages over other types including very small step angles, high torque density, and the presence of detent torque due to the permanent magnet.
This document discusses DC servo motors. It defines a servo motor as a rotary actuator that allows for precise control of position, velocity, and acceleration using position feedback from an encoder to a controller. Servo motors are used in applications requiring precise motion control, such as robotics, CNC machinery, and automated manufacturing. The mechanism uses the difference between the commanded position and measured position to generate an error signal to rotate the motor in the direction needed to bring the output shaft to the appropriate position.
The document discusses servomotors, which are motors used in closed-loop control systems. Servomotors consist of a motor, feedback sensor, and control circuitry. The feedback sensor constantly monitors the motor's position and sends signals to compare with the desired position. If a difference is detected, an error signal is sent to adjust the motor until the desired position is reached. Common feedback sensors include potentiometers, resolvers, and encoders. Continuous rotation servomotors can control speed and direction but not precise position.
Stepper Motor Basics and Types with different modes of operation
1. Basics of stepper motor
2. step angle
3. types
4. Variable reluctance stepper motor
5. 1-phase-on mode
6. 2-phase-on mode
7. half step mode
8. PM stepper motor
9. Hybrid Stepper Motor
10. Application
Silicon Controlled Rectifier (SCR) is a unidirectional semiconductor device made of silicon.SCR is a three-terminal, four-layer semiconductor device consisting of alternate layers of p-type and n-type material.
Synchronous generators are the majority source of commercial electrical energy. They are commonly used to convert the mechanical power output of steam turbines, gas turbines, reciprocating engines and hydro turbines into electrical power for the grid.
- Stepper motors are brushless DC motors that rotate in discrete steps in response to control signals. They are excellent for positioning applications as their rotation can be accurately controlled.
- There are three main types of stepper motors: permanent magnet, variable reluctance, and hybrid. Permanent magnet motors are the most common.
- Key components include the rotor, stator, and windings. Pulses sent to the windings energize the stator poles and rotate the motor.
- Stepper motors have advantages like low cost control, simplicity, and ability to operate without feedback but disadvantages like higher current draw and need for a driver circuit.
- Common applications include printers, CNC machines, robotics, and
A hybrid stepper motor combines the principles of a permanent magnet stepper motor and a variable reluctance stepper motor. It has a rotor with a permanent magnet placed in the middle that produces a constant magnetic flux. Torque is produced through the interaction of this constant rotor flux with the changing stator flux produced by energizing different motor phases. Hybrid stepper motors offer advantages over other types including very small step angles, high torque density, and the presence of detent torque due to the permanent magnet.
This document discusses DC servo motors. It defines a servo motor as a rotary actuator that allows for precise control of position, velocity, and acceleration using position feedback from an encoder to a controller. Servo motors are used in applications requiring precise motion control, such as robotics, CNC machinery, and automated manufacturing. The mechanism uses the difference between the commanded position and measured position to generate an error signal to rotate the motor in the direction needed to bring the output shaft to the appropriate position.
The document discusses servomotors, which are motors used in closed-loop control systems. Servomotors consist of a motor, feedback sensor, and control circuitry. The feedback sensor constantly monitors the motor's position and sends signals to compare with the desired position. If a difference is detected, an error signal is sent to adjust the motor until the desired position is reached. Common feedback sensors include potentiometers, resolvers, and encoders. Continuous rotation servomotors can control speed and direction but not precise position.
Stepper Motor Basics and Types with different modes of operation
1. Basics of stepper motor
2. step angle
3. types
4. Variable reluctance stepper motor
5. 1-phase-on mode
6. 2-phase-on mode
7. half step mode
8. PM stepper motor
9. Hybrid Stepper Motor
10. Application
Silicon Controlled Rectifier (SCR) is a unidirectional semiconductor device made of silicon.SCR is a three-terminal, four-layer semiconductor device consisting of alternate layers of p-type and n-type material.
Synchronous generators are the majority source of commercial electrical energy. They are commonly used to convert the mechanical power output of steam turbines, gas turbines, reciprocating engines and hydro turbines into electrical power for the grid.
An alternator is an electrical generator that converts mechanical energy to electrical energy. It uses a rotating magnetic field with a stationary armature. The working principle relies on Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction. As the armature rotates within the magnetic field, an alternating current is produced. The main components are the stator with stationary armature windings and the rotor with a rotating magnetic field supplied by a DC current. Armature reaction causes the magnetic field to be distorted by the armature current. Alternators have various applications including in automobiles, power plants, and for providing regenerative braking in induction motors. Induction generators can also be used to convert the rotational energy of windmills into electrical energy.
The document discusses electrical drives and control. It defines an electrical drive as a unit consisting of an electric motor, energy transmitting shaft, and control equipment. Drive systems combine electrical drives with corresponding loads. Advantages of electrical drives include feasible control characteristics, wide speed and torque ranges, higher efficiency, lower noise, and easier maintenance. Examples of electrical drives include AC and DC drives. Types of electrical drives include group drives, individual drives, and multimotor drives. Group drives have one motor driving multiple machines while individual drives have one dedicated motor per machine. Selection of motors depends on the load characteristics.
Speed control of three phase induction motorSourabh sharma
In this presentation Methods of speed control of 3 phase induction motors are presented.
Speed of three phase induction motor can be controlled from
1) Stator Side or from 2) Rotor Side
This document discusses DC motor drives. It provides an overview of DC drives, including their applications, advantages, and types. It describes the basic characteristics and operating modes of shunt, series, and separately excited DC motors, including motoring, regenerative braking, dynamic braking, and plugging modes. It also discusses four quadrant operation of DC motors.
Mr. C.S.Satheesh, M.E.,
Servomotor
Control motors
Two Phase AC Servo Motor
Three Phase AC Servo Motor
DC Servo Motor
AC Servo Motor
Control Type Synchro.
Torque Transmission Type Synchro
Synchros
Unit-2 Three Phase controlled converter johny renoald
This document discusses three phase controlled rectifiers. It provides equations and diagrams for a three phase half-wave converter with an RL load operating under continuous and constant load current. The average output voltage is derived as one-third the peak phase voltage multiplied by 2/π. Waveforms at different trigger angles are shown. Methods for calculating the maximum, RMS, and normalized average output voltages are also presented.
Synchronous machines have two sets of windings - a three-phase armature winding on the stationary stator and a DC field winding on the rotating rotor. The rotor can have either a salient pole or cylindrical structure. Large generators use brushless excitation systems to avoid maintenance issues associated with slip rings and brushes. Excitation is provided by a small AC generator (brushless exciter) mounted on the stator whose output is rectified to supply DC current to the main field winding. Proper cooling is required to dissipate heat generated in the windings.
1) Synchronous machines have a rotor supplied by an external DC source that produces a rotating magnetic field. This induces a voltage in the stator windings.
2) The rotor can have either salient or non-salient poles and is laminated to reduce eddy currents. DC power is supplied to the rotor via slip rings and brushes or a brushless exciter.
3) An equivalent circuit model represents the internal generated voltage and accounts for armature reaction, inductance, and resistance effects on the terminal voltage.
This document provides information about induction motors. It describes the basic construction of an induction motor, including its stator and squirrel cage or wound rotor. It explains how a rotating magnetic field is produced from the three-phase stator windings and how this induces a voltage and current in the rotor. It defines key terms like synchronous speed and slip. It also presents the equivalent circuit model of an induction motor and discusses speed control methods and power losses in induction machines.
The document discusses different types of motor starters including direct-on-line (DOL) starters and star-delta starters. A DOL starter connects the motor directly to the power supply, providing high starting torque but also high starting currents. A star-delta starter initially connects the motor in star configuration to reduce starting current before switching to delta configuration, providing lower starting current but also lower starting torque than a DOL starter. The document covers the components, operation, advantages, and disadvantages of both DOL and star-delta motor starters.
The document discusses induction motors. It explains that an induction motor works by electromagnetic induction, where the alternating current in the stator produces a rotating magnetic field that induces current in the rotor and causes it to turn. It describes the basic components of induction motors including the stator, rotor, and housing. It also discusses how varying the frequency of the alternating current supply can be used to control the motor's speed.
Electrical drives are integral part of industrial and automation processes, particularly where precise control of speed of the motor is the prime requirement. In addition, all modern electric trains or locomotive systems have been powered by electrical drives. Robotics is another major area where adjustable speed drives offer precise speed and position control.
Single Phase Induction Type Energy MeterVishal Thakur
The document summarizes the construction and working of a single phase induction type energy meter. It consists of a driving system, moving system, braking system and registering system. The driving torque is proportional to the supply voltage, load current and their phase difference, causing the disk to rotate. The number of rotations is proportional to the energy consumed. Potential errors include incorrect fluxes/phase angles and friction changes. Adjustments include preliminary light load and creep adjustments to calibrate the meter.
This document contains a question bank for the course EE 6703 Special Electrical Machines. It covers three units: synchronous reluctance motors, stepper motors, and switched reluctance motors. For each unit, it provides questions to test students' understanding of the construction, operating principles, characteristics, and applications of these motor types. It includes questions that require explaining concepts, deriving equations, drawing diagrams, and calculating values based on motor specifications.
this presentation gives a clear idea of how the servo motor and servo drive working explained in detail and attached video have a clear idea of how servo motor works......enjoy, i hope you will like this.... :)
Servo motors have an output shaft that can be positioned to specific angular positions by sending a coded signal. They are constructed from basic DC motors with added gear reduction, a position sensor, and control circuitry. There are two main types - DC servo motors which are controlled by DC command signals applied directly to coils, and AC servo motors which are controlled by AC command signals. Servo motors offer advantages for sewing machines by allowing precise control of speed and silent operation when not engaged.
A reluctance motor is a type of electric motor that induces non-permanent magnetic poles on the ferromagnetic rotor. The rotor does not have any windings. It generates torque through magnetic reluctance.
Reluctance motor sub types include synchronous, variable, switched and variable stepping.
Reluctance motors can deliver high power density at low cost, making them attractive for many applications. Disadvantages include high torque ripple (the difference between maximum and minimum torque during one revolution) when operated at low speed, and noise due to torque ripple.
This document describes how to conduct Swinburne's test on a DC shunt motor to determine its losses and efficiency at different loads. The test involves running the motor at no load to measure no load current and voltage. These values along with the armature resistance are used to calculate copper and constant losses. The efficiency is then calculated at full, half, quarter loads by determining input, output, and total losses. A MATLAB program is provided to verify the manual calculations. The results show good agreement between theoretical and simulated efficiencies.
DC motors are used for applications requiring variable speed control and are inexpensive and easy to operate. A DC motor consists of a stator with magnets that produces a stationary magnetic field, a rotor or armature made of windings that rotates when power is applied, a commutator that changes the current direction in the windings, and brushes that conduct current from the commutator to an external circuit. When current passes through the rotor windings in the magnetic field, it produces a torque due to the Lorentz force, causing the rotor to rotate. DC motors are classified as permanent magnet, series wound, shunt wound, compound wound, and brushless types depending on how the field windings are connected.
This document summarizes a research paper on implementing smooth transitions between optimal control modes in a switched reluctance motor (SRM). It begins with introductions to SRM technology and an overview of the paper contents. It then covers the operating principles, characteristics, control strategies, and modes of operation of SRMs. The document describes the development of a Simulink model for a proposed optimal controller, including subsystems for pulse width modulation and single pulse control. Simulation results are presented and analyzed for no-load operation, with load, and under speed and torque dynamics. The analysis shows the controller varies turn-on and turn-off angles optimally under different operating conditions to reduce ripple and enable smooth transitions between control modes. The conclusion
There are three main types of stepper motors: variable reluctance, permanent magnet, and hybrid. Variable reluctance stepper motors use changes in magnetic reluctance to rotate and can be single or multi-stack. They provide high torque but have torque ripple issues. Permanent magnet stepper motors use permanent magnets on the rotor and have bipolar drive circuits. They can achieve a 45 degree step angle through alternate single and two phase excitation. Hybrid stepper motors combine features of variable reluctance and permanent magnet motors, with a 4 pole stator and 5 pole rotor construction. Each motor type has advantages and disadvantages related to torque, torque ripple, and drive circuit complexity.
Stepper motors convert electronic pulses into angular displacement by rotating a fixed angle (stepping angle) with each pulse according to the direction set. The number of pulses controls angular displacement and position accuracy. Pulse frequency controls rotational speed and acceleration. Common stepper motors include permanent magnet and variable reluctance types. Permanent magnet steppers have a permanent magnet rotor driven by stator windings, while variable reluctance steppers rotate the rotor to minimize magnetic reluctance between stator and rotor poles when stator phases are energized. Multi-stack variable reluctance steppers combine identical single stack motors to achieve smaller step angles like 2-15 degrees.
An alternator is an electrical generator that converts mechanical energy to electrical energy. It uses a rotating magnetic field with a stationary armature. The working principle relies on Faraday's law of electromagnetic induction. As the armature rotates within the magnetic field, an alternating current is produced. The main components are the stator with stationary armature windings and the rotor with a rotating magnetic field supplied by a DC current. Armature reaction causes the magnetic field to be distorted by the armature current. Alternators have various applications including in automobiles, power plants, and for providing regenerative braking in induction motors. Induction generators can also be used to convert the rotational energy of windmills into electrical energy.
The document discusses electrical drives and control. It defines an electrical drive as a unit consisting of an electric motor, energy transmitting shaft, and control equipment. Drive systems combine electrical drives with corresponding loads. Advantages of electrical drives include feasible control characteristics, wide speed and torque ranges, higher efficiency, lower noise, and easier maintenance. Examples of electrical drives include AC and DC drives. Types of electrical drives include group drives, individual drives, and multimotor drives. Group drives have one motor driving multiple machines while individual drives have one dedicated motor per machine. Selection of motors depends on the load characteristics.
Speed control of three phase induction motorSourabh sharma
In this presentation Methods of speed control of 3 phase induction motors are presented.
Speed of three phase induction motor can be controlled from
1) Stator Side or from 2) Rotor Side
This document discusses DC motor drives. It provides an overview of DC drives, including their applications, advantages, and types. It describes the basic characteristics and operating modes of shunt, series, and separately excited DC motors, including motoring, regenerative braking, dynamic braking, and plugging modes. It also discusses four quadrant operation of DC motors.
Mr. C.S.Satheesh, M.E.,
Servomotor
Control motors
Two Phase AC Servo Motor
Three Phase AC Servo Motor
DC Servo Motor
AC Servo Motor
Control Type Synchro.
Torque Transmission Type Synchro
Synchros
Unit-2 Three Phase controlled converter johny renoald
This document discusses three phase controlled rectifiers. It provides equations and diagrams for a three phase half-wave converter with an RL load operating under continuous and constant load current. The average output voltage is derived as one-third the peak phase voltage multiplied by 2/π. Waveforms at different trigger angles are shown. Methods for calculating the maximum, RMS, and normalized average output voltages are also presented.
Synchronous machines have two sets of windings - a three-phase armature winding on the stationary stator and a DC field winding on the rotating rotor. The rotor can have either a salient pole or cylindrical structure. Large generators use brushless excitation systems to avoid maintenance issues associated with slip rings and brushes. Excitation is provided by a small AC generator (brushless exciter) mounted on the stator whose output is rectified to supply DC current to the main field winding. Proper cooling is required to dissipate heat generated in the windings.
1) Synchronous machines have a rotor supplied by an external DC source that produces a rotating magnetic field. This induces a voltage in the stator windings.
2) The rotor can have either salient or non-salient poles and is laminated to reduce eddy currents. DC power is supplied to the rotor via slip rings and brushes or a brushless exciter.
3) An equivalent circuit model represents the internal generated voltage and accounts for armature reaction, inductance, and resistance effects on the terminal voltage.
This document provides information about induction motors. It describes the basic construction of an induction motor, including its stator and squirrel cage or wound rotor. It explains how a rotating magnetic field is produced from the three-phase stator windings and how this induces a voltage and current in the rotor. It defines key terms like synchronous speed and slip. It also presents the equivalent circuit model of an induction motor and discusses speed control methods and power losses in induction machines.
The document discusses different types of motor starters including direct-on-line (DOL) starters and star-delta starters. A DOL starter connects the motor directly to the power supply, providing high starting torque but also high starting currents. A star-delta starter initially connects the motor in star configuration to reduce starting current before switching to delta configuration, providing lower starting current but also lower starting torque than a DOL starter. The document covers the components, operation, advantages, and disadvantages of both DOL and star-delta motor starters.
The document discusses induction motors. It explains that an induction motor works by electromagnetic induction, where the alternating current in the stator produces a rotating magnetic field that induces current in the rotor and causes it to turn. It describes the basic components of induction motors including the stator, rotor, and housing. It also discusses how varying the frequency of the alternating current supply can be used to control the motor's speed.
Electrical drives are integral part of industrial and automation processes, particularly where precise control of speed of the motor is the prime requirement. In addition, all modern electric trains or locomotive systems have been powered by electrical drives. Robotics is another major area where adjustable speed drives offer precise speed and position control.
Single Phase Induction Type Energy MeterVishal Thakur
The document summarizes the construction and working of a single phase induction type energy meter. It consists of a driving system, moving system, braking system and registering system. The driving torque is proportional to the supply voltage, load current and their phase difference, causing the disk to rotate. The number of rotations is proportional to the energy consumed. Potential errors include incorrect fluxes/phase angles and friction changes. Adjustments include preliminary light load and creep adjustments to calibrate the meter.
This document contains a question bank for the course EE 6703 Special Electrical Machines. It covers three units: synchronous reluctance motors, stepper motors, and switched reluctance motors. For each unit, it provides questions to test students' understanding of the construction, operating principles, characteristics, and applications of these motor types. It includes questions that require explaining concepts, deriving equations, drawing diagrams, and calculating values based on motor specifications.
this presentation gives a clear idea of how the servo motor and servo drive working explained in detail and attached video have a clear idea of how servo motor works......enjoy, i hope you will like this.... :)
Servo motors have an output shaft that can be positioned to specific angular positions by sending a coded signal. They are constructed from basic DC motors with added gear reduction, a position sensor, and control circuitry. There are two main types - DC servo motors which are controlled by DC command signals applied directly to coils, and AC servo motors which are controlled by AC command signals. Servo motors offer advantages for sewing machines by allowing precise control of speed and silent operation when not engaged.
A reluctance motor is a type of electric motor that induces non-permanent magnetic poles on the ferromagnetic rotor. The rotor does not have any windings. It generates torque through magnetic reluctance.
Reluctance motor sub types include synchronous, variable, switched and variable stepping.
Reluctance motors can deliver high power density at low cost, making them attractive for many applications. Disadvantages include high torque ripple (the difference between maximum and minimum torque during one revolution) when operated at low speed, and noise due to torque ripple.
This document describes how to conduct Swinburne's test on a DC shunt motor to determine its losses and efficiency at different loads. The test involves running the motor at no load to measure no load current and voltage. These values along with the armature resistance are used to calculate copper and constant losses. The efficiency is then calculated at full, half, quarter loads by determining input, output, and total losses. A MATLAB program is provided to verify the manual calculations. The results show good agreement between theoretical and simulated efficiencies.
DC motors are used for applications requiring variable speed control and are inexpensive and easy to operate. A DC motor consists of a stator with magnets that produces a stationary magnetic field, a rotor or armature made of windings that rotates when power is applied, a commutator that changes the current direction in the windings, and brushes that conduct current from the commutator to an external circuit. When current passes through the rotor windings in the magnetic field, it produces a torque due to the Lorentz force, causing the rotor to rotate. DC motors are classified as permanent magnet, series wound, shunt wound, compound wound, and brushless types depending on how the field windings are connected.
This document summarizes a research paper on implementing smooth transitions between optimal control modes in a switched reluctance motor (SRM). It begins with introductions to SRM technology and an overview of the paper contents. It then covers the operating principles, characteristics, control strategies, and modes of operation of SRMs. The document describes the development of a Simulink model for a proposed optimal controller, including subsystems for pulse width modulation and single pulse control. Simulation results are presented and analyzed for no-load operation, with load, and under speed and torque dynamics. The analysis shows the controller varies turn-on and turn-off angles optimally under different operating conditions to reduce ripple and enable smooth transitions between control modes. The conclusion
There are three main types of stepper motors: variable reluctance, permanent magnet, and hybrid. Variable reluctance stepper motors use changes in magnetic reluctance to rotate and can be single or multi-stack. They provide high torque but have torque ripple issues. Permanent magnet stepper motors use permanent magnets on the rotor and have bipolar drive circuits. They can achieve a 45 degree step angle through alternate single and two phase excitation. Hybrid stepper motors combine features of variable reluctance and permanent magnet motors, with a 4 pole stator and 5 pole rotor construction. Each motor type has advantages and disadvantages related to torque, torque ripple, and drive circuit complexity.
Stepper motors convert electronic pulses into angular displacement by rotating a fixed angle (stepping angle) with each pulse according to the direction set. The number of pulses controls angular displacement and position accuracy. Pulse frequency controls rotational speed and acceleration. Common stepper motors include permanent magnet and variable reluctance types. Permanent magnet steppers have a permanent magnet rotor driven by stator windings, while variable reluctance steppers rotate the rotor to minimize magnetic reluctance between stator and rotor poles when stator phases are energized. Multi-stack variable reluctance steppers combine identical single stack motors to achieve smaller step angles like 2-15 degrees.
This document discusses electric propulsion units used in electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles. It describes three main types of electric motors used: induction motors, permanent magnet brushless DC motors, and switched reluctance motors. For each motor type, the document covers basic operating principles, control methods, and applications in electric and hybrid vehicles. It also discusses losses in traction motors and inverters, as well as efficiency maps.
This document summarizes three types of single-phase induction motors: split-phase induction motors, capacitor-type single-phase induction motors, and shaded-pole motors. It describes the basic construction and working principles of each type of motor. Split-phase motors use an auxiliary winding to provide starting torque. Capacitor motors add a capacitor, either temporarily or permanently, to improve starting torque. Shaded-pole motors produce a rotating magnetic field through the use of shaded poles on the stator. The document provides examples of applications for each type and includes diagrams of their electrical configurations and torque-speed characteristics.
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The single-phase motor, which are designed to operate from a single-phase supply, are manufactured in a large number of types to perform a wide variety of useful services in home, offices, factories, workshops and in a business establishments etc.
Small motors, particularly in the frictional kW sizes are better known than any other. In fact, most of the new products of the manufacturers of space vehicles, aircrafts, business machines and power tools etc. have been possible due to of the advances made in the design of frictional kW motors. Since the performance requirements of the various applications differ so widely, the motor manufacturing industry has developed many different types of such motors, each being designed to meet specific demands.
Single-phase motors may be classified as under, depending on their construction and method of starting:
1. Induction Motors (split-phase, capacitor and shaded-pole etc.)
2. Repulsion Motors (sometime called inductive-series motor)
3. AC Series Motor, and
4. Un-excited Synchronous Motors
A synchronous motor is electrically identical with an alternator or AC generator.
A given alternator ( or synchronous machine) can be used as a motor, when driven electrically.
Some characteristic features of a synchronous motor are as follows:
1. It runs either at synchronous speed or not at all i.e. while running it maintains a constant speed. The only way to change its speed is to vary the supply frequency (because NS=120f/P).
2. It is not inherently self-starting. It has to be run up to synchronous (or near synchronous) speed by some means, before it can be synchronized to the supply.
3. It is capable of being operated under a wide range of power factors, both lagging and leading. Hence, it can be used for power correction purposes, in addition to supplying torque to drive loads.
This document provides information about stepper motors, including their construction, working principle, types, and applications. It discusses the key features of stepper motors, namely that the shaft rotates in discrete steps allowing precise angular position control without feedback sensors. It describes the basic components of a stepper motor including the stationary stator with electromagnetic coils and the moving rotor. Variable reluctance rotors are discussed as one common type where the rotor moves to minimize the magnetic reluctance between it and the stator fields. The document also covers stepper motor operation, noting they are controlled by energizing the stator coils in sequence which generates torque on the rotor to move it in discrete angular steps.
This document discusses D.C. motors. It begins by explaining that D.C. motors are advantageous for special applications that require converting alternating current to direct current, as D.C. motors have superior speed/torque characteristics compared to A.C. motors. It then discusses the three types of D.C. motors - series-wound, shunt-wound, and compound-wound - and their characteristics, applications, and speed control methods. The document also covers topics such as back EMF, torque, speed regulation, and testing of D.C. motors.
Different type s of power converters fed relutanceSambit Dash
This document presents a comparison of six converter types for a 3-phase 6/4 switched reluctance motor (SRM). It summarizes the operation and simulation results of R-dump, C-dump, C-dump with freewheeling transistor, asymmetric, series, and parallel converters. The asymmetric bridge converter is identified as best for high speeds due to its fast current fall and rise times. Motor parameters and conclusions are also provided in less than 3 sentences.
MATLAB Simulation on Speed Control of Four Quadrant DC Drive Using ChopperIRJET Journal
This document discusses using a chopper circuit to control the speed of a DC motor in four quadrants (forward, reverse, braking in both directions). It presents a MATLAB simulation model of a four quadrant chopper circuit controlling a DC motor. The simulation results demonstrate that a chopper circuit can effectively control the speed and direction of a DC motor using four quadrant operation.
This document discusses several types of electric motors: AC series motors, universal motors, stepper motors, and shaded pole motors. It provides details on the construction and operation of universal motors and stepper motors. Universal motors can operate on either AC or DC power because the rotor and stator windings are connected in series. Stepper motors rotate in precise angular increments in response to applied digital pulses, making them well-suited for applications requiring precise positional control like printers and CNC machines. The document compares advantages and disadvantages of stepper motors.
1. Three phase induction motors operate using the principle of a rotating magnetic field produced by a three phase stator winding.
2. They have advantages over DC motors like low maintenance, ruggedness, and ability to operate in harsh environments.
3. Speed can be controlled by varying the frequency of the stator supply using a variable frequency drive to maintain a constant voltage-to-frequency ratio.
1. The document discusses different types of three phase induction motors, including their construction, operating principles, speed control methods, and applications.
2. It describes the key advantages of induction motors such as low maintenance, ruggedness, and ability to operate in harsh environments compared to DC motors.
3. Various starting methods for induction motors are explained, including star-delta starters and direct online starters to limit high starting currents.
This document discusses three phase induction motors. It describes their operating principle of rotating magnetic fields produced by three phase currents in the stator. Key points include:
- Induction motors operate on rotating magnetic fields and can run on single or three phase power, with three phase preferred.
- Advantages over DC motors include low maintenance, ruggedness, low cost, and ability to operate in harsh environments.
- Speed is controlled by varying supply frequency using variable frequency drives to maintain constant flux.
- Starters like star-delta are used to limit starting current and torque by initially applying reduced voltage.
1) Synchronous generators are commonly used for power generation because they can produce higher power levels than DC generators and voltage regulation is easier using AC and transformers.
2) On ships, gas turbines are typically used to power synchronous generators which produce 3-phase AC electricity to power ship loads.
3) Synchronous generators consist of a rotating rotor with field windings and stationary stator coils. The rotating magnetic field induces voltages in the stator coils to produce 3-phase AC power.
MATLAB Simulation on Speed Control of Four Quadrant DC Drive Using ChopperADARSH KUMAR
MATLAB Simulation on Speed Control of Four Quadrant DC Drive Using Chopper
Abstract - This paper deals with the speed of dc motor can be control by using chopper is to designed the four quadrant speed control model. the speed control of dc motor provide designed model for four quadrant in both direction i.e. clockwise direction, counter clockwise direction along with braking of the dc motor .this operation will not superior than ac motor , compare with dc motor because the ac motor changing the rotation of motor is unmanageable and complicated to design as compared with the dc motor. Therefore for the smooth in operation we can used the insulate gate bipolar transistor (IGBT). For speed control of dc motor in both direction the chopper circuit is designed by using IGBT. The pulse width modulation (PWM) is used foe switching operation of IGBT. The PWM designed signal model can be generated by using IC LM324 (quart op-amp). To control the direction and the speed of motor, the four quadrant speed control technique is not a complicated
The document discusses how variable frequency drives can be used to vary the speed of AC induction motors. It describes how varying only the frequency decreases motor torque and current while increasing speed. It then provides details on different types of variable frequency drives, including variable voltage variable frequency drives that use a rectifier and inverter to generate a PWM output that can smoothly vary voltage and frequency to the motor.
special electrical motor(switched reluctance motor)Srihari Datta
Switched reluctance motors have several advantages over traditional motors, including a simple and robust structure without windings or permanent magnets on the rotor. Torque is produced through the tendency of the rotor poles to align with excited stator poles. The motor has a doubly salient pole structure and nonlinear magnetic characteristics, which can cause torque ripple problems. The motor consists of concentrated stator coils and no coils or magnets on the rotor. Multiple stator/rotor pole combinations are possible. Torque is produced by controlling the timing of current pulses in the stator phases using power electronics. The motor can operate over a wide speed range at high efficiency using various control strategies to regulate the current pulses.
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STEPPER MOTORS notes.pdf
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CHAPTER 2
STEPPER MOTORS
2.1.General
Stepper motors are electromagnetic incremental devices that convert electric pulses to shaft
motion (rotation). These motors rotate a specific number of degrees as a respond to each
input electric pulse. Typical types of stepper motors can rotate 2°, 2.5°, 5°, 7.5°, and 15°
per input electrical pulse. Rotor position sensors or sensor less feedback based techniques
can be used to regulate the output response according to the input reference command.
Stepper motors offers many attractive features such as:
• Available resolutions ranging from several steps up to 400 steps (or higher)
per revolution.
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• Several horsepower ratings.
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• Ability to track signals as fast as 1200 pulses per second.
Stepper motors have many industrial applications such as:
• Printers.
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• Machine Tools.
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• Robotics.
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• Tape Drives
2.2. Types of Stepper Motors
Stepper motors are usually classified into three main categories, namely,
1) Variable reluctance (single stack and multi stack),
2) Permanent Magnet, and
3) Hybrid motors.
2.2.1. Single Stack Variable Reluctance Stepper Motors
Fig. 1 presents the basic circuit configuration of a typical 4-phase, 2-pole, single-stack,
variable reluctance stepper motor. The stator is made of a single stack of steel laminations
with the phase windings wound around the stator poles. The rotor is made of stack of steel
laminations without any windings. The main principle of operation depends on aligning
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one set only of stator and rotor poles by energizing the stator windings. Therefore, the
number of poles in the stator and rotor windings has to be different. The stator windings are
energized by a DC source in such a sequence to generate a resultant rotating air-gap field
around the rotor in steps. The rotor is made of ferromagnetic material that provides a
tendency to align the rotor axis along the direction of the resultant air-gap field. Therefore,
the rotor tracks the motion of this stepped field.
Fig. 1 Basic circuit configuration of a typical 4-phase, 2-pole, single-stack, variable
reluctance stepper motor
Fig. 2 illustrates the different modes of operation of the 4-phase, 2-pole, single-stack,
variable reluctance stepper motor for 45° step in the following energizing sequence A,
A+B, B, B+C, C, C+D, D, and then D+A. Then this switching sequence is repeated.
• Energizing winding A: The resultant air-gap flux will be aligned along the axis of pole A
windings. Consequently, the rotor aligns itself along the phase A axis as shown in the upper
part of Fig. 2.
• Energizing windings A and B: The resultant air-gap flux will be oriented in the midway
between pole A and pole B i.e., the resultant mmf rotated 45° in the clockwise direction.
Consequently, the rotor aligns itself with the resultant mmf (45°) as shown in the middle
part of Fig. 2.
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• Energizing winding B: The resultant air-gap flux will be aligned along the axis of pole B
windings. Consequently, the rotor aligns itself along the phase B axis as shown in the lower
part of Fig. 2.
The direction of rotation can be reversed by reversing the switching sequence to be A,
A+D, D, D+C, C, C+B, B, and then B+A. Then this switching sequence is repeated.
Fig. 2 Operation modes of single-stack, 2-poles, and variable reluctance stepper motor with
45° step
Smaller steps can be obtained by using multi-pole rotor configuration such as the one
shown in Fig. 3 that rotate in an anticlockwise direction with a 15° step in the following
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energizing sequence A, A+B, B, B+C, C, C+D, D, and then D+A. Then this switching
sequence is repeated.
• Energizing winding A: The resultant air-gap flux will be aligned along the axis of
pole A windings. Consequently, the rotor pole P1 aligns itself along the phase A
axis as shown in the upper part of Fig. 3.
• Energizing windings A and B: The resultant air-gap flux will be oriented in the
midway between pole A and pole B i.e., the resultant mmf rotated 45° in the
clockwise direction. In this case, the nearest rotor pole to this direction is pole P2.
Consequently, the rotor rotates in an anticlockwise direction to align pole P2 with
the resultant mmf (45°). Therefore, the net rotational step is 15° in an anticlockwise
direction.
• Energizing winding B: The resultant air-gap flux will be aligned along the axis of
pole B windings. In this case, the nearest rotor pole to this direction is pole P3.
Consequently, the rotor rotates in an anticlockwise direction to align pole P3 with
the resultant mmf (90°). Therefore, the net rotational step in this stage is also 15° in
an anticlockwise direction.
• and so on.
The direction of rotation can be reversed by reversing the switching sequence to be A,
A+D, D, D+C, C, C+B, B, and then B+A. Then this switching sequence is repeated.
Fig. 3 Construction and operation of 4-phase, 6-pole, single-stack, variable reluctance
stepper motor
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Fig. 4 presents the circuit configuration and different operation modes for a 3-phase, 4-
pole, single stack, variable reluctance stepper motor that rotate in a clockwise direction
with a 30° step. Table 1 and Fig. 5 present each phase switching sequence for one
revolution of the rotor.
Fig. 4 Construction and operation of 3-phase, 4-pole, single-stack, variable reluctance
stepper motor
Fig. 5 Phase switching sequence
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Table 1 Phase switching sequence: “1” and “0” corresponds to positive and zero phase
voltage (currents), respectively
2.2.4. Multi-Stack Variable Reluctance Stepper Motors
In this type, the motor is divided along its axis into a number of stacks. Each stack is
energized by a separate winding (phase) as shown in Fig. 6. These stacks are magnetically
isolated from each other. The most common type is the three-stack, three-phase motors;
however, number of stacks and phases up to seven are also available.
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Fig. 6 Cross section view of a typical three-stack variable reluctance stepper motor
Fig. 7 Teeth position for a 3-phase, 4-pole, 12-teeth, three-stack, variable reluctance stepper
motor when phase a is energized
Fig. 7 also illustrates the rotational sequence of a 3-phase, 4-pole, 12-teeth, three-stack,
variable reluctance stepper motor for 10° step in a clockwise direction according to the
following energizing sequence A, B, and C. Then this switching sequence is repeated.
• Energizing phase (stack) A: when stack A winding is energized, the rotor teeth
will move to align themselves with the stator teeth is stack A as shown in Fig. 7.
• Energizing phase (stack) B: when stack B winding is then energized while stack A
winding is de-energized, the rotor teeth will move to align themselves with the
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stator teeth is stack B. This will result in a clockwise rotation of the rotor by 10° as
shown in Fig. 7.
• Energizing phase (stack) C: when stack C winding is then energized while stack B
winding is de-energized, the rotor teeth will move to align themselves with the
stator teeth is stack C. This will result in another clockwise rotation of the rotor by
10°. After this stage the rotor has moved one rotor tooth pitch as illustrated by Fig.
7.
• And So on
The direction of rotation can be reversed by reversing the switching sequence. Assume that
the total number of stacks (phases) is N while the total number of teeth in each stack is x.
The tooth pitch ( )
p
τ can be expressed by,
x
O
p
360
=
τ
Moreover, the step size (Δθ) can be expressed by,
xN
0
360
=
∆θ
Consequently, the number of steps per revolution (n) is given by
xN
n =
∆
=
θ
0
360
As an example, for the motor in Fig. 7, x = 12 and N = 3. Therefore,
36
10
360
10
3
*
12
360
360
30
12
360
360
0
0
0
0
0
0
=
=
=
=
=
∆
=
=
=
n
xN
x
O
p
θ
τ
2.2.4. Permanent Magnet Stepper Motors
Permanent magnet (PM) stepper motors are similar in construction to that of single-stack;
variable reluctance stepper motors except that the rotor is made of permanent magnet. Fig.
8 presents the circuit configuration and different operation modes for a 2-phase, permanent
magnet stepper motor that rotate in an anticlockwise direction with a 90° step. Table 2 and
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Fig. 9 present each phase switching sequence for one revolution of the rotor. Reversing the
switching sequence will result in reversing the direction of rotation.
PM stepper motors offer many features compared to variable reluctance type such as
• Higher inertia and consequently lower acceleration (deceleration) rates.
• Maximum step pulse rate is 300 pulses per second compared to 1200 pulses per
second for variable reluctance stepper motors.
• Larger step sizes, ranging from 30° to 90° compared to step sizes as low as 1.8° for
variable reluctance stepper motors.
• Generate higher torque per ampere of stator currents than variable reluctance
stepper motors.
Fig. 8 Construction and operation of 2-phase, permanent magnet stepper motor
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Fig. 9 Phase switching sequence
Table 2 Phase switching sequence: “1”, “-1” and “0” corresponds to positive, negative, and
zero phase voltage (currents), respectively
2.2.4. Hybrid Stepper Motors
Hybrid stepper motors have similar stators’ construction to that of variable reluctance
stepper motors. However, their rotors constructions combine both variable reluctance and
permanent magnet constructions. The rotors are made of an axial permanent magnet at the
middle and two identical stacks of soft iron poles at the outer ends attached to the north and
south poles of the permanent magnet. The rotor poles connected to the north pole of the
permanent magnet forms North Pole, while the other forms the south poles as shown in Fig.
10. This figure also presents two different views of these motors types. Fig. 11 presents a
complete cross section view of 4-pole stator and 5-pole rotor hybrid stepper
motor while Fig. 12 presents the different components of standard hybrid stepper motor.
These types of motors have similar operation modes as the permanent magnet types.
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Moreover, they are characterized by smaller step sizes but they are very expensive
compared to variable reluctance stepper motors.
Fig. 10 Construction of 4-pole stator and 5-pole rotor hybrid stepper motor
Fig. 11 Cross section view of 4-pole stator and 5-pole rotor hybrid stepper motor
Working Principle of Hybrid Motors
Consider a 2-phase, 4-poles stepper motor as shown in Fig. 13. When energizing phase B,
the rotor starts to rotate in an anticlockwise direction to align itself with pole 2. It is
supposed theoretically, that the rotor will come to rest once its axis is aligned with pole 2
axis. However, practically, due to the inertia of the rotor, the rotor will overshot and pass
the central line of pole 2. After that, the magnetic field generated from pole 2 pulls the rotor
in the opposite direction. The rotor will swing around the central line of pole 2 until finally
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it comes to rest after being aligned. Fig. 14 a presents the variation of the rotor position and
the rotor speed as a result of energizing phase B.
Fig. 12 Different components of standard hybrid stepper motor
Fig. 13 2-phase, 4-poles stepper motor
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Fig. 14 a Effect of inertia on rotor angular speed and angular position
Fig. 14 b Effect of viscous damping on rotor angular speed and angular position
2.3. Modes of Operation
There are two main modes of operation of stepper motors that can be summarized as follows:
Start-Stop Mode: In this mode the motor is controlled to settle down (rest) after each step
before advancing to the next step. The rotational speed will be in the form of pulses that drops
to zero at the end each step while the rotor position will be in the form of pulses also but with
an increasing steady state value with time as shown in Fig. 15. This mode is sometimes
referred to by the start without error mode. A maximum permissible stepping rate is required
for this mode of operation; otherwise, the motor will not be able to track the control current
pulses and the step will be lost. This minimum rate depends on the motor inertia and the
loading condition. Fig. 16 presents the torque speed (steps per second, where each step
equivalent to 1.8°) characteristic for this mode of operation represented by:
• Curve 1: Low inertia. If the motor drives a load of 1.4 N.m then the maximum
permissible pulse rate is 500 steps per second.
• Curve 2: Higher inertia. If the motor drives a load of 1.4 N.m then the maximum
permissible pulse rate is 400 steps per second.
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Fig. 15 Rotor angular speed and angular position for different operating modes
Slewing Mode: In this mode the motor is controlled to rotate at a constant uniform speed
without stopping at the end of each step and the rotor position varies linearly with time as
shown in Fig. 15. The torque speed characteristic of this mode will not be affected by the
system inertia because of the constant speed. Moreover, for a specific pulse rate (500 steps
per second) this mode allows the motor to drive higher torque load as in the start-stop mode
as shown in Fig. 16.
Fig. 16 (a) Start Stop Mode (b) Slewing Mode
2.7. Drive Circuit
There are two main drive circuits for stepper motors, namely; Uni-polar and Bi-polar drive
circuits.
Uni-polar Drive Circuit
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Fig. 17 presents a schematic diagram for a uni-polar drive circuit. This circuit is suitable for
three phase variable reluctance stepper motors. Each phase winding of the motor is
controlled by a separate drive circuit with a transistor as its controllable power switch. All
drive circuits are energized by the same DC source. The transistor (power switch) of each
winding has two modes of operation as follows:
On Mode: When sufficiently high base current flow through the transistor base it
turn ON and acts ideally like a short circuit. Consequently, the supply voltage will
be applied across the phase winding and the external resistor (Rext) connected in
series with the phase winding. The DC source magnitude is adjusted to produces the
rated phase current when the switch is turned ON. Therefore,
)
( ext
ph
s R
R
I
V +
=
Where Vs is the DC source voltage in V, I is the phase winding rated current in A,Rph is the
phase winding resistance in Ω, and Rext is the external resistance connected in series to the
phase winding in Ω.
The phase winding inductance is very large and consequently results in slow rate of
building the phase winding current that might result in unsatisfactory operation of the
stepper motor at high stepping rates. Therefore, the external resistance is connected in
series with the phase winding to reduce the time constant. The net ON Mode circuit time
constant will be very large and can be expressed by,
)
( ext
ph
ph
ON
R
R
L
+
=
τ
Where Lph is the phase winding average inductance in H.
OFF Mode: In this mode, the base drive current of the transistor is removed and the
switch is turned OFF and acts as an open circuit. The phase winding current will
continue to flow through the freewheeling path formed by the freewheeling diode
(Df) and the freewheeling resistance (Rf). The maximum OFF state voltage appears
across the transistor (switch) (VCE (max)) can be expressed by,
VCE (max) = Vs + I Rf
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During this mode of operation, phase current decays in the OFF mode circuit with a net
OFF Mode circuit time constant that can be expressed by,
)
( f
ext
ph
ph
OFF
R
R
R
L
+
+
=
τ
The energy stored in the phase inductance during the ON mode is dissipated in the OFF
mode circuit resistances during the switch turn OFF period.
Fig. 17 Uni-polar drive circuit for three-phase variable reluctance stepper motor
Bi-polar Drive Circuit
Fig. 18 presents a schematic diagram for one phase of a bi-polar drive circuit. This circuit
is suitable for permanent magnet or hybrid stepper motors. Each phase winding of the
motor is controlled by a separate drive circuit with a transistor as its controllable power
switch. All drive circuits are energized by the same DC source. Each two transistors (power
switches) of each phase winding are turned ON simultaneously. Two modes of operation
occur as follows:
T1 and T2 are in the On Mode: This is done by injecting sufficiently high base
current through their bases simultaneously. Each transistor acts ideally like a short
circuit. Consequently, the current will flow as indicated by the solid line in Fig. 18.
The inductor is then energized.
D3 and D4 are in the On Mode: This mode follows the switching OFF of T1 and T2.
In this mode, the phase winding current cannot change its direction or decay to zero
instantaneously after turning OFF of T1 and T2 because of the phase winding
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inductances. Thus the current continue to flow through of D3 and D4 as indicated by
the dotted line in Fig. 18. The inductor discharges and the energy is returned back to
the DC source.
Fig. 18 One phase of a Bi-polar drive circuit for permanent magnet or hybrid stepper motors
A reverse flow of current in the phase windings and hence a reverse direction of rotation of
the motor can be achieved by activating T3 and T4. When T3 and T4 are turned OFF the
freewheeling path will provided through D1 and D2. The bi-polar circuit is characterized by,
Higher efficiency than the uni-polar drive circuit as part of the stored energy in the
phase winding returns back to the DC source during the power switches turn OFF
mode.
Fast decaying of the freewheeling current as the inductor discharge through the
phase winding resistance, phase external resistance and the DC source.
No freewheeling resistance is required.
More power switches (devices) than the uni-polar drive circuit.
More expensive than the uni-polar drive circuit.
Most of the large stepper motors types ( 1 kW) are driven by the bi-polar drive
circuit including variable reluctance types.
Switching Sequence
Consider the 4-pole hybrid stepper motor shown in Fig. 11. The motor is drived by a Bi-
polar drive circuit where the power switches are represented by contacts as illustrated by
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Fig. 19. Four contacts are used with each coil set of the motor (A1 and A2) and (B1 and
B2). The two coil sets are energized by the same DC source. There are three main
switching techniques for controlling these contacts namely; Wave Switching, Normal
Switching, and Half-Step Switching.
Fig. 19 Drive circuit for the hybrid motor under consideration
Wave Switching Sequence: In this technique, only one set of coils is switches each
step and the generated flux rotates by 90° per step. Table 3 presents the switching
sequence for clockwise rotation. The corresponding coils’ current pulses and the
generated fluxes are shown in Fig. 20.
Table 3 Wave switching sequence for clockwise rotation
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Fig. 20 Current pulses and generated fluxes for wave switching sequence
Normal Switching Sequence: In this technique, the two sets of coils are switches
each step. The generated flux also rotates by 90° per step; however, it is oriented in
the midway between the stator’s poles. Table 4 presents the switching sequence for
clockwise rotation. The corresponding coils’ current pulses and the generated fluxes
are shown in Fig. 21. This technique is characterized by slightly greater torque than
the wave switching sequence.
Table 4 Normal switching sequence for clockwise rotation
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Fig. 21 Current pulses and generated fluxes for normal switching sequence
Half-Step Switching Sequence: In this technique, both the wave and the normal
switching sequence are combined. The generated flux also rotates by 45° per step.
Table 5 presents the switching sequence for clockwise rotation. The corresponding
coils’ current pulses and the generated fluxes are shown in Fig. 22. This technique
is characterized by better resolution of position and reduction in the resonance
problem.
Table 5 Half-step switching sequence for clockwise rotation
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Fig. 22 Current pulses and generated fluxes for half-step switching sequence
High Speed Operation
In the previous analysis, the current waveforms is considered to be in the form of
rectangular pulses (ideal case) that reach it is peak value and drops from peak to zero in no
time as shown in Fig. 23-a. However, in practice, because of the system inductance, the
current can not change its value instantaneously. This can be explained by considering the
circuit shown in Figs. 23-b and 23-c. In this configuration, an inductive load is connected
to a DC source via transistor. A freewheeling diode is also used to provide a continuous
path for the load current when the transistor is switched OFF. Fig.
23-d presents the shape of the current pulse in this case. There are two operation modes for
this circuit that can be explained as follows:
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Mode 1 (Transistor is ON): The transistor behaves as short circuit. The load
(motor’s phase) current (i = i1) starts to flow with an increasing magnitude until it
reaches its rated value I (where I =
R
E
) in approximately 3 times the circuit time
constant (
R
L
O =
τ ) i.e. time to reach rated current is
R
L
xLo
3
3 = . The load current
continue to flow with its rated value (i = I) until the transistor is switched OFF
at p
T
t = .
Mode 2 (Transistor is OFF): The transistor behaves as open circuit. The load
current (I = i2) will continue to circuit in the freewheeling circuit path as shown in
Fig. 23-c. This current starts to decay until it reaches zero in approximately 3 times
the circuit time constant i.e. time to decay to zero is also
R
L
xLo
3
3 = .
This practical pulse shape is characterized by:
The total current period isτ p + 3τ o . This results in delaying the switching
ON process of the next phase in stepper motor.
The initial torque developed by stepper motors is less than its ideal value
because the current doesn’t reach its rated value instantly.
The short current pulse period required to allow the current to reach its rated
value is approximately 6 times the circuit time constant (
R
L
xLo
6
6 = ) as
shown in Fig. 23-e.Normally, stepper motors have time constants ranging
from 1 to 8 ms. Therefore, the minimum permissible pulse period (minimum
duration for one step) is 6 ms which corresponds to a maximum stepping
rate of about 166 steps per second.
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Fig. 23 High speed operation equivalent circuits and current waveforms
There two methods that can be applied to increase the switching rate. These methods can
be explained briefly as follows:
External Resistance: In this method, an external resistance is inserted in series with
the motor’s phase winding, as shown in Fig. 24, to reduce the circuit time constant.
This figure shows that an external resistance with a resistive value four times the
phase winding resistance is added. In this case, the new time constant is
R
L
O
5
=
τ
consequently, the new minimum permissible pulse period is 1.2 ms which
corresponds to a maximum stepping rate of about 833 steps per second. However,
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this method requires increasing the DC source rating to five time its initial vale 5E
as it has to deliver five times the original power. Moreover, the power losses in the
resistances are very high.
Fig. 24 Circuits to modify the rise and fall time of the current pulse and the associated current
Bi-level Drive: In this method, two controllable switches (transistors) and two
diodes are used in each phase as shown in Fig. 25-a. Moreover, an additional DC
source (Eext) with higher magnitude than the original source (E) is also used. This
circuit has three modes of operation that can be explained briefly, with numerical
values, as follows:
Q1 and Q2 are switched ON: This is represented by the equivalent circuit
shown in Fig. 25-b. The transistors behave as short circuits.
The load (motor’s phase) current starts to flow with an increasing magnitude until it
reaches its rated value of,
A
R
E
I 10
3
.
0
3
=
=
=
The circuit time constant is given by,
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ms
x
R
L
O 8
3
.
0
10
4
.
2 3
=
=
=
−
τ
Therefore the current approximately increases linearly with an increasing rate (Rate1) as
shown in Fig. 25-c that can be expressed by,
sec
/
000
,
25
008
.
0
3
.
0
57
3
1 A
R
E
E
Rate
O
est
=
+
=
+
=
τ
The time required to reach the phase winding’s rated current (t1) is therefore approximated
to,
ms
Rate
I
t 4
.
0
000
,
25
10
1
1 =
=
=
Q1 is switched OFF while Q2 is still ON: This mode is activated once the phase
current reaches its rated value of 10 A. The switch Q1 is switched OFF while the
switch Q2 remains conducting. This is represented by the equivalent circuit
shown in Fig. 25-d. The switch Q1 behaves as an open circuit. In this case the
diode D1 will conduct and the current flows as shown in Fig. 25-d with a constant
magnitude of 10 A( A
R
E
I 10
3
.
0
3
=
=
= )
Q1 and Q2 are switched OFF: The current will remain flowing in the phase
winding circuit until switch Q2 is turned OFF. Both switches are now in their
OFF state and behave as open circuits. In this case the two diodes D1 and D2 will
conduct and the current flows as shown in Fig. 25-e.
Assume that the switch Q2 is turned OFF after 5 ms from the instant at which the current
reached its rated value. The circuit time constant is given by,
ms
x
R
L
O 8
3
.
0
10
4
.
2 3
=
=
=
−
τ
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Fig. 25 Bi-level drive circuits to modify the rise and fall time of the current pulse and the associated
current
Therefore the current approximately decreases linearly with an decreasing rate (Rate2) as
shown in Fig. 25-f that can be expressed by,
sec
/
750
,
23
008
.
0
3
.
0
57
2 A
R
E
Rate
O
est
=
=
=
τ
The time required for the current to decay to zero (t2) is therefore approximated to,
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ms
Rate
I
t 42
.
0
750
,
23
10
2
2 =
=
=
Once the current reaches zero, switch Q1 is switched ON to force the phase current to
remain zero until the next pulse.
Chopper Drive Circuit
This drive circuit - illustrated in its unipolar form in Fig.26 - has a high supply voltage
which is applied to the phase winding whenever the current falls below its rated value. If
the phase excitation signal is present, the base drive for transistor T2 is controlled by the
voltage Vc dropped across the small resistance Rc by the winding current. At the beginning
of the excitation interval the transistor T1 is switched on and the base drive to T2 is
enabled. As the phase current is initially zero there is no voltage across Vc and the transistor
T2 is switched on. The full supply voltage is therefore applied to the phase winding, as
shown in the timing diagram, Fig.27.
Fig.26 Chopper drive current waveform and transistor switching times
The phase current rises rapidly until it slightly exceeds its rated value (I). Consequently the
control voltage is Rc I+e and this is sufficient to switch off transistor T2. There is now no
voltage applied to the phase winding and the current decays around a path which includes
T1, Rc and diode D1. This current path has a small resistance and no opposing voltage, so
the decay of current is relatively slow. As the resistance Rc is still included in the circuit the
winding current can be monitored and when the control voltage has fallen to Rc I-e the
transistor T2 is switched on again. The full supply voltage is applied to the winding and the
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current is rapidly boosted to slightly above rated. This cycle is repeated throughout the
excitation time, with the winding current maintained near its rated value by an 'on-off'
closed-loop control.
Fig.27 Copper drive current waveform and transistor switching times
At the end of the excitation interval both transistors are switched off and the winding
current freewheels via diodes D1 and D2. The current is now opposed by the supply
voltage and is rapidly forced to zero. A high proportion of the energy stored in the winding
inductance at turn-off is returned to the supply and therefore the system has a high
efficiency.
The chopper drive incorporates more sophisticated control circuitry, e.g. the T2
base drive requires a Schmitt triggering of the control voltage Vc to produce the transition
levels. If these levels are not well-separated the transistor T2 switches on and off at a very
high frequency, causing interference with adjacent equipment and additional iron losses in
the motor. However the chopper drive does have the advantage that the available supply
voltage is fully utilized, enabling operation over the widest possible speed range, and the
power losses in forcing resistors are eliminated, giving a good system efficiency.
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2.7. Characteristics of Stepper motor
Static Characteristics
The characteristics relating to stationary motors are called static characteristics.
Fig.28 T/θcharacteristics
T/θ
θ
θ
θcharacteristics
The stepping motor is first kept stationary at a rest (equilibrium) position by supplying a
current in a specified mode of excitation, say, single-phase or two phase excitation. If an
external torque is applied to the shaft, an angular displacement will occur. The relation
between the external torque and the displacement may be plotted as in Fig.28. This curve is
conventionally called the T/characteristic curve, and the maximum of static torque is
termed the 'holding torque', which occurs at θ=θM in Fig.28. At displacements larger than
θM, the static torque does not act in a direction towards the original equilibrium position,
but in the opposing direction towards the next equilibrium position. The holding torque is
rigorously defined as 'the maximum static torque that can be applied to the shaft of an
excited motor without causing continuous motion'. The angle at which the holding torque is
produced is not always separated from the equilibrium point by one step angle.
T/I characteristics
The holding torque increases with current, and this relation is conventionally
referred to as T/I characteristics. Fig.29 compares the T/I characteristics of a typical hybrid
motor with those of a variable-reluctance motor, the step angle of both being 1.8º. The
maximum static torque appearing in the hybrid motor with no current is the detent torque,
which is defined as the maximum static torque that can be applied to the shaft of an
unexcited motor without causing continuous rotation.
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Fig.29 Examples of T/I characteristics: (a) a 1.8ºfour phase variable reluctance motor; and
(b) a 1.8º four phase hybrid motor.
Dynamic Characteristics
Fig.30 Dynamic characteristics
The characteristics relating to motors which are in motion or about to start are
called dynamic characteristics.
(1) Pull-in torque characteristics
These are alternatively called the starting characteristics and refer to the range of
frictional load torque at which the motor can start and stop without losing steps for various
frequencies in a pulse train. The number of pulses in the pulse train used for the test is 100
or so. The reason why the word 'range' is used here, instead of 'maximum', is that the motor
is not capable of starting or maintaining a normal rotation at small frictional loads in certain
frequency ranges as indicated in Figure. When the pull-in torque is measured or discussed,
it is also necessary to specify clearly the driving circuit, the measuring method, the
coupling method, and the inertia to be coupled to the shaft. In general, the self-starting
range decreases with increases in inertia.
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(2) Pull-out torque characteristics
This is alternatively called the slewing characteristic. After the test motor is started
by a specified driver in the specified excitation mode in self-starting range, the pulse
frequency is gradually increased; the motor will eventually run out of synchronism. The
relation between the frictional load torque and the maximum pulse frequency with which
the motor can synchronize is called the pull-out characteristic (see Figure). The pull-out
curve is greatly affected by the driver circuit, coupling, measuring instruments, and other
conditions.
(3) The maximum starting frequency
This is defined as the maximum control frequency at which the unloaded motor can
start and stop without losing steps.
(4) Maximum pull-out rate
This is defined as the maximum frequency (stepping rate) at which the unloaded
motor can run without losing steps, and is alternatively called the 'maximum slewing
frequency'
(5) Maximum starting torque
This is alternatively called 'maximum pull-in torque' and is defined as the maximum
frictional load torque with which the motor can start and synchronize with the pulse train of
a frequency as low as 10Hz.
2.7. Modes of Excitation
Excitation Sequence in the single-phase-on operation
In this mode of operation only one phase is excited at any time so it is called
“single-phase-on operation”.The below table shows the sequences of a single phase
excitation mode for three and four-phase motors. In the table the shaded parts represent the
excited state and white the blanks show the un-excited state.
1) Three-phase motor
Clock State R 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 3
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To rotate a motor into clockwise direction, the excitation sequence is
for counter clockwise rotation the excitation sequence is
It is also known as “one-phase-on drive”
2) Four-phase motor
Clock State R 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 3
Phase 4
Excitation Sequence in the two-phase-on operation
In this mode of operation two phases are always in excited condition so it is called
“two-phase-on operation”. The below table shows the sequences of a two phase excitation
mode for three and four-phase motors. It is seen in these tables that when an excitation
current is switched from one phase to another (e.g. as shown by the arrow in table Ph2 is
turned off and Ph1 is turned on) the third phase (Ph3 in the above example) remains
excited. It is also known as “Two-phase-on drive”
In two-phase-on drive the oscillation damps more quickly than the case of the one-
phase-on drive mode
1) Three-phase motor
Clock State R 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 3
2) Four-phase motor
Clock State R 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 3
Phase 4
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Half-Step mode
Excitation Sequence in the half-step operation (three-phase motor)
Clock State (A) R 1 2 3 4 5
Clock State (B) R 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 3
Excitation Sequence in the two-phase-on operation for a bifilar-wound three-phase
VR motor
Clock State R 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Phase 1 (S1)
Phase 2 (S2)
Phase 3 (S3)
Phase 4 (S4)
Phase 5 (S5)
Phase 6 (S6)
Excitation Sequence in the bridge operation for a two-phase motor
Clock State R 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
S1
S2
S3
S4
S5
S6
S7
S8
2.7. Windings Used in Stepper Motors
The transistor bridge bipolar drive circuit requires four transistor/diode pairs per
phase, where as the simple unipolar drive requires only one pair per phase, so drive costs
for a hybrid stepping motor are potentially higher than for the variable reluctance type; a
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two phase hybrid motor drive has eight transistors and diodes, but a three-phase variable
reluctance motor drive has only three transistors and diodes. The bridge configuration has
the additional complication of base drive isolation for the pair of switching transistors
connected to the positive supply rail. From the view point of drive costs the conventional
hybrid motor has a severe disadvantage and therefore many manufacturers have introduced
'bifilar-wound' hybrid motors, which can be operated with a unipolar drive.
A bidirectional current flowing in the hybrid motor windings produces a
bidirectional field in the stator poles. With a bifilar winding the same results is achieved by
two pole windings in opposite senses, as illustrated for one pole in Fig.31. Depending on
the field direction, one of the windings is excited by a unidirectional current; in Fig.31 the
field produced by a positive current in the conventional arrangement is available by
exciting the bifilar +winding with positive current. The effect of negative current in the
conventional winding is then achieved by positive excitation of the bifilar -winding.
Each of the bifilar pole windings must have as many turns as the original winding
and the same rated current, so a bifilar winding has twice the volume of a conventional
winding. This additional volume does, of course, increase the manufacturing costs but for
small size of hybrid motor this is outweighed by resultant reduction in drive costs.
Fig.31 Comparison of conventional (monofilar) and bifilar windings
2.8 Linear and Non-Linear Analysis
The linear and non-linear analysis of the motor performance with respect to the torque
produces by the motor is explained below. Let
be the motor torque produced by the rotor in NM
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be the inertia of the rotor and load combination in Kgm2
be the angular velocity of the rotor
be the damping co-efficient or viscous frictional co-efficient
be the frictional load torque independent of the speed
be the step angle in radians
be the stepping rate in steps/sec or pps
Frictional load torque
According to rotor dynamics
---------- (1)
Also step angle
---------- (2)
Where
--------- (3)
Substitute in (1)
--------- (4)
is fixed for a particular type of motor.
So can be considered as constant therefore
--------- (5)
In the above equation if viscous friction constant is neglected the equation will be linear
equation, the corresponding analysis is a linear analysis. If the damping co-efficient is also
considered the corresponding acceleration will be non-linear and the equation will be a
nonlinear which given rise to non-linear analysis.
Linear acceleration on Linear Analysis:
If the damping co-efficient is neglected D=0 .The expression for motor torque becomes
---------- (6)
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------------- (7)
Integrating on both sides
----------- (8)
Where = Integrating Constant
Mathematically is the constant of integration but it indicates the initial angular velocity
of the motor before the occurrence of acceleration. Therefore
Sub and in (8)
Divide by we get
Therefore stepping rate ----------------------- (9)
And
Figure shows the linear acceleration from and
Non Linear (Exponential) acceleration on non linear Analysis:
Considering the torque produced by the motor
---------- (10)
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Divide by we get
Or
-------------- (11)
The above equation is of the form
Which have the solution
----------- (12)
Here
y=f, x=t, P=D/J
----------- (13)
----------- (14)
-------------- (15)
Where ‘c’ is integration constant.
To find ‘c’ substitute initial conditions,
At t=0 and f(0)=f1
------------------- (16)
Sub (16) in (15) we get
------------ (17)
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Divide by
There fore Stepping frequency
The above equation is a nonlinear exponential equation which gives rise to non-
linear acceleration of the rotor of the motor.
2.9 THEORY OF TORQUE PREDICTION
Mechanism of static torque production in a VR Motor
Basic field theory approach of torque production depends on
• Magnetic energy and Co-energy
• Ideal case of torque production, in which stator and rotor cores have infinite
permeability
• Cores when subjected to magnetic saturation
The case of infinitely permeable cores
To analysis the situation of an iron piece being drawn into a magnetic field created by
electromagnet as shown in figure below.
A current I is flowing in the coil of ‘n’ turns to yield magnetic flux and force ‘f’ is acting
on the iron piece in the x-direction. The iron piece may be regarded as a tooth of the rotor
of a stepping motor, and the electromagnet corresponds to a pair of teeth of the stator in a
VR motor. Ampere’s circuit law along the closed loop is expressed as
------------- (1)
When ‘H’ is the magnetic field intensity
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The left hand side of the above equation can be written as
= ---------- (2)
Where
= Magnetic field intensity in airgaps
= Magnetic field intensity in cores
= Total magnetic path in cores
When, the permeability of cores is extremely large, is so low that is it is allowable to
put . If and the core permeability is namely that in the
cores. So, equ (2) becomes,
Therefore substitute the above equation in (1), we get
---------- (3)
The airgap flux density is given by
( ) ----------- (4)
Where = Permeability of airgap = 4π x 10-7
NA-2
Let
w = Transverse length of iron piece
x = Distance by which rotor tooth and iron piece over lap
The over lapped area is xw
The Bg in (4) multiplied by the overlapped area is the magnetic flux
-------------- (5)
Hence the flux linkages is given by
---------- (6)
Now let as assume that there is an incremental displacement of the tooth during a time
interval then the incremental flux linkage, is given by
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----------- (7)
The emf induced in the coils by change in flux linkage is given by,
--------- (8)
The minus sign in the equation implies that the direction of the emf is opposing the current.
Since the current I is supplied by the power source for the time interval overcoming the
counter-emf, the work (energy) done by the source is
The coil resistance is assumed to be zero, to simplify the analysis using (4), is
expressed in terms of as follows
The work done by the source is converted partly to mechanical work, and the rest is
spent in increasing the magnetic field energy in the gaps. The increase in the gap field
energy is given by
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From the observations of the equations (10) (11) we find that a half of is
converted into magnetic energy in the airgaps, consequently we are allowed to say that the
other half of is converted into mechanical work. Since the mechanical work is the force
‘f’ multiplied by the displacement , we obtain
--------- (12)
Eliminating from both sides,
Which by use of equation (4), may be put in the form,
On the other hand, the magnetic energy in the gap is
From equation (13) and (15) we derive
Attention must, however, be paid to the assumption that the current I is kept constant
during the displacement. Hence (16) must be described in the rigorous from
The case of constant Permeability’s
In the model with infinitely permeable cases, the magnetic field appears only in the gaps
and its magnetic treatment is simple. When cores are of finite permeability, on the other
hand, magnetic energy appears not only in the airgaps, but also in the cores and spaces
other than the gaps. If the coil inductance is L in the model of figure the flux linkages is
given by
-----------(1)
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The magnetic energy in the system is expressed as
--------------- (2)
If the iron piece undergoes a displacement during the time interval , the inductance L
will increase by . The emf induced in the coil is
If the power supply is a current source and provides a current I during displacement (3)
become
Since the voltage at the source is equal but opposite to the counter emf of equation (4), the
work done by the source on the circuit is,
On the other hand, the increase in the magnetic energy
From comparison of equations (5) and (6) it is seen that half of the work done on the circuit
by the source is converted into mechanical energy. Hence it is supposed that the other half
is converted to mechanical work
Then the force is
TWO MARKS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
1. Define stepper motor.
Stepper motor is an electrical motor which receives the digital pulses as input and
produce the mechanical rotation in terms of steps.
2. What is meant by step angle?
The fixed angle through which the rotor rotates for each pulse is called step angle.
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3. Write the expression for step angle in terms of stator and rotor teeth.
Step angle θ s =
r
s
r
s
N
N
N
N ~
X 360o
Where Ns = Number of Stator teeth
Nr = Number of Rotor teeth
4. Define resolution.
The factor which defines the fine movement of the rotor to complete one revolution
smoothly is called resolution. If number of steps increased per revolution resolution
will be increased.
5. Mention the types of stepper motor.
With PM
• Claw pole
• PM motor
• Disc magnet motor
• Hybrid PM Motor.
With out PM
• Variable reluctance stepper motor (VRSM)
6. What is REA?
REA means Rare Earth Alloy. It is the special type of material used for the PM which
is a combination of Neodymium, Semarinium Cobalt and ferrite.
7. State the advantages and disadvantages of VRSM.
Advantages
• High torque to inertia ratio
• Rotor inertial is less
• High stepping rate and high speed slewing capability
• Less weight
• Freewheeling ability
Disadvantages
• At low voltages low stepping rate and low efficiency
• Presence of mid range resonance frequency under certain drive conditions.
• Normal step angle is 30 degree.
• Absence of detent torque with winding de energized.
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8. State the classification of VRSM.
• Single stack VRSM
• Multi stack VRSM
9. List the advantages of multi stack VRSM.
• Smaller step size
• High torque per unit volume
• High efficiency
10. State the types of exciting mode.
• Single phase ON mode
• 2 phase on mode
• Half step mode
• 2 phase on drive of bifilar wound motor
• Excitation by a bridge circuit.
• Micro step mode.
11. Differentiate between the single phase and two phase on mode operation.
In single phase on mode one phase is excited at a time. But in two phase on mode two
phase windings are excited simultaneously to produce the torque.
12. Define micro stepping.
It is defined as the stepping rate at which the rotor has to move number of steps to
complete one revolution. It improves the resolution.
13. What is meant by hybrid stepper motor?
The motor which is operated under the combined principles of the PM and VRSM is
called as hybrid stepper motor.
14. State the design parameters for stepper motor.
• Resistance
• Inductance
• Series and parallel connection
• Driver voltage
• Motor stiffness
• Motor heat
• Accuracy
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• Resonance.
15. State the advantages of hybrid stepper motor.
• Combined advantages of VRSM and PM stepper motor.
16. List the applications of stepper motor.
• Floppy disk drive
• Hard disk drive
• Printers
• Plotters
• Taps and video recorders.
17. Draw the speed torque characteristics of stepper motor.
18. Define stepping rate.
It is defined as the speed of rotation of a stepper motor in terms of the number of steps
per second where the number of steps equals the number of input pulses.
19. Define the following terms: Slew range, Pull in/out torque and pull in/out rate.
Slew range:
It is defined as the range of switching rates between pull in and pull out in which a
motor will run in synchronism but cannot start or reverse.
Pull in torque:
It is defined as the maximum torque against which a motor will start at a given pulse
rate and reach synchronism without losing step.
Pull out torque:
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It is defined as the maximum torque which can be applied to a motor running at a given
stepping rate without losing synchronism.
Pull in rate:
It is defined as the maximum switching rate at which a loaded motor can start without
losing steps.
Pull out rate:
It is defined as the maximum switching rate at which a motor will remain in
synchronism without missing steps against load torque T.
20. Define detent torque and holding torque.
Detent torque:
It is defined as the maximum load torque which the un energized stepper motor can
with stand without slipping.
Holding Torque:
It is the maximum load torque which the energized stepper motor can with stand
without slipping from the equilibrium state.
21. Classify the static characteristics of stepper motor.
• Torque angle characteristics
• Torque current curve.
22. Draw the 2 types of static characteristics of stepper motor.
Torque – Angle characteristics Torque – Current characteristics
23. Write the torque equation for stepper motor.
T=
)
(
)
(
).
(
2
1 2
θ
θ
d
dl
t
i
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24. Write the merits and demerits of permanent magnet stepper motor.
Merits:
• Provides detent torque when winding is de energized
• Less resonance tendency
• High holding torque capability
• High efficiency at lower speeds and stepping rates
• High stepping rate capability
• Better damping due to the presence of rotor magnet.
Demerits:
• Higher inertia and weight due to the rotor magnet
• Performance will be affected by change in magnet strength
• Costlier than VRSM.
25. Classify the driver circuits for stepper motor.
• Resistance drive (L/R drive)
• Bilevel drive or dual voltage drive
• Chopper drive
• Linear constant current drive
• Variable voltage control
26. Draw the controller block diagram of stepper motor.
Logic Sequence
Generator
Power Drivers
Current
and
Voltage Limiting
Stepper
Motor
Logic
Power
Motor
Power
Step Input
Direction Input
27. What is the need for logic sequencer?
It generates programmed logic sequences required for operation of a stepper motor.
This is a finite state sequential logic circuit which generates the particular logic
sequence selected by the user for operation of his stepper motor. The selected logic
sequence is treated as a truth table, and is implemented with the help of flip-flops and
logic gates.
28. State the advantages of each drive circuits.
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L/R drive:
Advantages:
1. The motor current rises much more because of the reduction in the electrical time
constant.
2. The motor develops greater torque at high stepping rate.
Disadvantages:
1. Since the current through the series resistance increases, the copper loss also
increased, which results in heating.
2. In order to reach the same steady state current as before the voltage required to be
applied is very high as, V’ = VR( RS + Rm) / Rm.
Bilevel drive:
Merits:
It is good and energy efficient.
Demerits:
1. It requires two regulated power supplies one for high voltage and another
for rated voltage.
2. Two power transistors and the current sensor are needed.
3. Complex switching logic.
Chopper drive:
Merits:
1. It is applied for high torque stepper motor.
2. Energy efficient
3. Very simple circuit
4. So popular.
29. What do you understand by full step and half step?
If the stepper motor rotates for the desired step angle then it is called full step mode. If
it is rotated for half of the full step angle with the alternate excitation of single phase on
mode and two phase on mode is called as half step mode.
30. Write down the limitations of open loop operation and need for closed loop
operation of stepper motor.
Limitation of open loop:
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• The stepper motor may fail to follow a pulse command when the frequency of the
pulse train is too high.
• Motor motion tends to be oscillatory
Need for closed loop:
• To avoid the step failures
• To have the quicker and smoother operation
31. How is the step of the permanent magnet stepper motor controlled?
By changing the polarity of the exciting current sequence for the winding the step of the
PM stepper motor can be controlled.