Integration and tuning of the VLT drive systems

Toomas Erm; Pablo Gutierrez

doi:10.1117/12.393903

2 August 2000 Integration and tuning of the VLT drive systems

Toomas Erm, Pablo Gutierrez

Proceedings Volume 4004, Telescope Structures, Enclosures, Controls, Assembly/Integration/Validation, and Commissioning; (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.393903
Event: Astronomical Telescopes and Instrumentation, 2000, Munich, Germany

Abstract

The large direct drive motors and encoders form together with the control system a high performance telescope exhibiting very high tracking accuracy. This paper describes the integration and fine-tuning of the VLT Drive Systems. It discusses the different problems encountered during the integration. The servo model that was used to simulate the problems and to find new solutions is described as well as test results and advanced analysis methods.

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Toomas Erm and Pablo Gutierrez "Integration and tuning of the VLT drive systems", Proc. SPIE 4004, Telescope Structures, Enclosures, Controls, Assembly/Integration/Validation, and Commissioning, (2 August 2000); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.393903

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