MECHATRONIC PLATFORMS FOR STUDYING DRIVING SYSTEMS BASED ON LORENTZ ACTUATORS

Abstract

The aim of the paper is to present basic aspects about Mechatronic platforms for studying driving systems based on Lorentz actuators. The electro-mechanical integration, together with the informational component which such a kind of actuator possesses, makes it very suitable for both educational and research purpose. In order to understand the working principle of a Lorentz actuator, the first part of the paper presents the physical phenomenon on which the actuator’s operation is based. There are analyzed some constructive layouts for Lorentz actuators, then the educational platform within the laboratory is presented. Aspects concerning the control of the high-precision intelligent drive are presented and then the control strategy – PID is implemented using the motion controlling component of the educational stall. In the end of the paper there is presented a representative application within the robotics or industrial machinery field, taking in consideration the available Lorentz actuator.