As an important tool for motor control or monitoring, the tachometer plays a key role in many fields.
The following is a detailed analysis of the tachometer as a motor-related application:
Basic functions of tachometer
The tachometer is mainly used to measure the speed, linear speed or frequency of the motor.
It is one of the indispensable instruments in the machinery industry and is widely used in manufacturing industries such as motors, electric fans, papermaking, plastics, chemical fibers, washing machines, automobiles, aircraft, and ships.
Working principle of tachometer
The working principle of the tachometer is diverse, but it is mainly based on the magnetic principle or the electric principle.
Taking the electric tachometer as an example, it usually consists of a small AC generator, a cable, a motor, and a magnetic head.
The small AC generator generates AC power, which is transmitted through a cable to drive a small AC motor.
The speed of the motor is consistent with the speed of the measured shaft.
The magnetic speed head is coaxially connected to the small AC motor to indicate the speed of the measured shaft.
Application of tachometer in motor control
1. Real-time monitoring: The tachometer can monitor the speed of the motor in real time to ensure that the motor operates within the normal working range. This is essential to prevent motor overload, overheating and other faults.
2. Fault warning: By monitoring the change of speed, the tachometer can detect the abnormal situation of the motor in time, providing support for fault warning and preventive maintenance.
3. Closed-loop control: In the closed-loop control system, the tachometer is used as a feedback element to compare the actual speed of the motor with the set value. The control system adjusts the input of the motor according to the comparison result to achieve precise speed control.
4. Performance evaluation: The tachometer can also be used to evaluate the performance of the motor, such as speed stability, response speed, etc., to provide a basis for the optimization design and improvement of the motor.
Types of tachometers
There are many types of tachometers, including portable tachometers (such as mechanical centrifugal tachometers and digital electronic tachometers) and fixed tachometers.
Portable tachometers are easy to carry and use, suitable for on-site measurement; while fixed tachometers are usually installed on motors to achieve long-term and stable monitoring.
Summary
In summary, as an important tool for motor control and monitoring, the tachometer has multiple functions such as real-time monitoring, fault warning, closed-loop control and performance evaluation.
In the motor manufacturing industry and related fields, tachometers are widely used and indispensable.
With the continuous development of technology, the performance and accuracy of tachometers are also constantly improving, providing more reliable support for the optimized design and stable operation of motors.