DC Motor Modeling
by Quanser Inc.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After completing this lab, students will be able to:
- Create an electromechanical model of a DC motor using first principles.
- Inspect the step response of a DC motor to characterize a transfer function.
- Use Bode plotting to experimentally determine the model of a DC motor.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Differential Equations or equivalent
- Linear Algebra or equivalent
- Dynamic Systems or equivalent
- Basic LabVIEW Proficiency

LabVIEW
LabVIEW
LabVIEW is systems engineering software for applications that require test, measurement, and control with rapid access to hardware and data insights.

NI ELVIS III
NI ELVIS III
Engineering laboratory solution for project-based learning that combines instrumentation and embedded design with a web-driven experience, delivering a greater understanding of engineering fundamentals and system design.

Quanser Controls Board for NI ELVIS III
Quanser Controls Board for NI ELVIS III
The Quanser Controls Application Board is a versatile servo system designed to teach the fundamentals of DC motor control, with an optional pendulum module to teach advanced topics in non-linear control.
Required Software
Download Academic Software, Learn About Software Licensing- NI ELVIS III Software Bundle (2018 or later)
- LabVIEW (Requires license)
- LabVIEW Real-Time Module (Requires license)
- NI ELVIS III Toolkit
- LabVIEW Control Design & Simulation (Requires License)
Required Hardware
Purchase Engineering Education Products- NI ELVIS III - View User Manual & Specifications
- Quanser Controls Board for NI ELVIS III - View User Manual & Specifications