Servo Parameter Setting Support Device for Multi-Variable Optimization

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing motor control systems face challenges in setting optimal values for multiple control parameters, particularly when changing one parameter affects others, as they often limit simulations to two parameters, making it difficult to achieve appropriate settings for improved controllability.

Innovation Solution

A setting support device that allows for the simulation of multiple test actions by changing values of control parameters, with a parameter adjustment part that sets whether secondary parameters change along with primary ones, and a performance index calculation part that correlates performance indexes with primary control parameters, displayed through relational graphs to facilitate optimal setting.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If only two control parameters are simulated, then the simulation complexity is reduced, but it becomes difficult to set multiple control parameters as appropriate values when one parameter change affects others

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesimulation complexityVSAvoidcontrol parameter setting capability
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transitions from 2D parameter simulation to 3D parameter space simulation by adding a vertical axis representing the third control parameter. This dimensional expansion allows simultaneous visualization and optimization of three parameters (e.g., position proportional gain, speed proportional gain, speed integral gain) while maintaining intuitive graphical interface, thus resolving the contradiction between simulation complexity and parameter setting capability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple control parameters are changed simultaneously, then the optimal setting for multiple parameters can be achieved, but the processing time increases due to real machine measurement requirements

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontrol parameter optimization capabilityVSAvoidprocessing time
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates a virtual copy (simulation model) of the motor control system that replicates real-world behavior without requiring physical machine measurement. This simulation environment allows multiple control parameters to be changed and evaluated simultaneously, achieving comprehensive parameter optimization while eliminating the time-consuming iterative measurement process required by prior art.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #26Copying

3Manufacturing precision

If comprehensive simulation of multiple parameters is performed, then appropriate control parameter settings can be achieved, but the system complexity and computational requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontrol parameter setting precisionVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a graphical user interface as an intermediary between the complex simulation engine and the user. This interface simplifies the interaction by providing intuitive visual displays of three-dimensional parameter relationships, allowing users to comprehend and adjust multiple control parameters without being overwhelmed by the underlying computational complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentEP3220219B1Setting support device, setting support method, information processing porgram and recording medium
Publication Date: 2020.12.23 OMRON CORP
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AI summary

The invention supports the easy and appropriate setting of a plurality of control parameters. A setting support device of the invention includes: a test action instruction part, for changing at least one value among control parameters, so as to enable a servo driver to actually control test actions, or controlling test actions by utilizing the simulation of a hypothetical model; and a performance index calculation part, for working out performance indexes of the control of the servo driver according to a result of test actions.