Servo controlled calibration of repeatable errors in position transducers

摘要

A servo control calibration apparatus and method for correcting repeatable errors in position transducers is described. Unlike prior static direct measurement techniques or prior repetitive control techniques that correct error signals only within a low bandwidth, the present servo control calibration apparatus and method is done in-situ with the position transducer using a dynamic, closed loop servo operation. The present servo control calibration apparatus and method combine an in-situ error measurement and calibration device with a normal operation servo control closed-loop mechanism. In the calibration mode, the present servo control calibration apparatus and method measure the repeatable errors in a position transducer. Correction characteristics are stored and used in the normal operation of the servo control calibration apparatus and method to eliminate error from the control of the associated servo.