Control Systems

Index

A

ABS, 30

Absolute encoder, 11

Actuator, 8

ADC, See Analogue-to-digital conversion

Amplifier,

feedback, 40

operational, See Operational amplifier

system, 2

transfer function, 55

Analogue signal, 17

Analogue-to-digital conversion, 17

Antilock brakes, 30

Automation, 1

B

Bimetallic strip, 14

Bit, 17

Block diagram,

feedback path simplification, 64

feedforward path

simplification, 64

manipulation, 63

series, 63

summing point simplification, 64

system simplification, 3

take-off point simplification, 63

Bode plots,

asymptotic approximation, 110, 11

defined, 106

for common transfer functions, 107

for PID control, 147

stability, 119

Brakes, antilock, 30

Break point, 110, 11

Bumpless transfer, 146

C

Central heating system, 4, 154

Closed-loop ...