Phase 33: Servo & Motion Control

This phase contains 5 sections and 36 checklist topics. Use the interactive phase page to track your own learning progress.

General topics

Servo motor
Servo drive/amplifier
Encoder
Feedback
Position
Speed
Torque

Encoder

Incremental
Absolute
Pulse
Resolution
A/B/Z
Position feedback

Motion

Position control
Speed control
Torque control
Homing
Zero position
Acceleration
Deceleration
Motion profile
And 3 more checklist topics

Wiring

Servo power
Encoder cable
Control cable
PLC interface
Communication

Also from the Sofcon syllabus

Mitsubishi servo system awareness
Servo amplifier
CN1/CN2/CN3 cable awareness
Servo monitoring
Servo faults
Motor faults
Power faults

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