Deskbench#
The Deskbench is an office-compatible, compact test bench and efficient solution designed for motor control development in an office or laboratory environment. Tailored to meet the needs of engineers and researchers, this versatile test bench provides precise testing capabilities with a focus on motor performance and control system validation.
Variants#
The test bench has two variants: one with a Burster torque sensor for real-time torque measurement, and one without torque measurement. The Burster sensor variant provides high-precision torque data, ideal for detailed performance analysis and torque-dependent tests. The variant without torque measurement offers a simpler, cost-effective setup for basic motor testing where torque is not critical. Choosing between these variants depends on whether torque measurement is essential to the testing objectives. The following documentation describes the variant with torque measurement.
Fig. 259 Deskbench front view#
Functionality#
Key functionalities include:
Load Machine: A reliable load machine that simulates real-world operational conditions for motors, ensuring thorough performance evaluation.
Test Machine: The test machine enables accurate measurement and analysis of motor characteristics during operation.
Torque measurement: The test bench can be equipped with a torque sensor that can measure up to 5 Nm of torque, to validate the developed algorithms.
Ideal for refining motor control algorithms, the Deskbench supports the development and optimization of high-performance motor control systems in a controlled, desk-friendly setup. Fig. 255 shows the UZ with all required cards to operate the test bench.
Fig. 260 UZ with the required adapter cards#
The deskbench is equipped with following adapter cards:
3x Analog LTC2311-16 in A1-A3
2x Digital Inverter Rev03 in slot D1 and D2 for controlling the two PMSMs
1x Digital Resolver Rev01 in D4 for reading out resolvers
1x Digital IncrEncoder Rev03 in slot D5 for reading out incremental Encoders
This documentation aims to demonstrate the typical configuration, which consists of two PMSMs with resolvers connected to D4. Motors with encoders can also be used without restrictions, but the bitstream generation and software implementation will differ.