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Precision crafted apparatuses for unmatched dynamic clarity
Rugged durability yields years of dependable service
Plug and play setup, intuitive system operation
Comprehensive experiments and solutions save instructor time
Multi-configurable plants support full spectrum of curriculum needs


ECP has developed special interface software and numerous thought-provoking experiments for the study of Dynamics and Vibrations. The resulting workstations feature the many advanced system I/O and data processing capabilities of our Control Systems equipment except that all material is presented in the context of Dynamics study - that is, no familiarity with control systems is necessary to fully utilize them. The versatility of the interface program and reconfigurability of the mechanisms provide for efficient demonstration of beginning through advanced topics.

Because the Dynamics and Vibrations systems use the same hardware as their Control Systems counterparts, they may be used for both disciplines via a relatively low cost system option. This makes them a cost effective way to provide fully integrated workstations for both fields within the same university department.


ECP systems are unsurpassed in their advanced system features, ease of use, and rugged durability. Each system comes complete with all the hardware, software, and easy-to-follow instructions necessary for efficient laboratory experimentation. The systems set up in three easy steps.

  1. Install DSP board in your PC or connect via RS-232
  2. Load software on PC hard drive
  3. Plug-in cables between DSP board, electronics, & mechanism - and begin

. . . so you can setup and operate the system in minutes and perform meaningful experiments the very same day!

All system components are made to the highest industrial standards. They have been proven to reliably stand up to many years of continual student use while providing high performance control and data processing. Advanced data processing and intuitive interface software let you immediately implement your control design - either ECP provided or your own - and characterize system behavior. Easy-to-follow instructions guide you through set-up, system operations. Sections on theory, experiments, and detailed instructor solutions greatly accelerate student learning and save you time in lesson praparation. Please select from the above photo or from the following list for more detailed information.


All systems are also available in a "Plant-only" form. This option includes the mechanism with sensors and actuator(s), the I/O Electronics unit with servo amplifiers, cabling, and the same manual as the turn-key systems (portions not applicable including test procedure details). The user must supply the control processor, a DAC output for control effort, and encoder counters for feedback processing. The control effort / servo amp. interface is +/-10 VDC and the encoder output is A-quad-B (5V TTL).


To those that have already visited the Control Systems pages of ECP's Website:
Several of the pages in Dynamics & Vibrations are nearly identical to their Control Systems counterparts and probably do not warrant revisiting. The Experiments and portions of the Executive Program are quite different though and are well worth the visit! Note that the Dynamics and Vibrations option is currently available for the Model 205 and 210 systems only.