摘要 |
A linear servoactuator including an integrated split-secondary differential transformer position sensor and a fluid driven linear actuator controlled by solenoid poppet valves. Signals from the position sensor transformer are digitized and linearized by a control microcomputer by using digitized transformer signals as addresses for a programmable read only memory. The linearized output is compared to a command position to determine an error value. When the error reaches a predetermined magnitude, indicating that the actuator is approaching the command position, solenoid poppet valves are actuated by a pulse-width modulated signal from the microcomputer to progressively decrease the fluid flow to the actuator for deceleration. |