Control Systems Help: Open & Closed Loop Gains

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The discussion focuses on determining the DC gains and time constants for both open-loop and closed-loop systems based on the transfer function F(s) = 1 / (5s + 1). The DC gain for the closed-loop system is calculated as 1, while the open-loop gain requires further simplification to find. The closed-loop transfer function is identified as 1/(5s + 2), leading to a time constant of 1/2 for the closed loop and 1/5 for the open loop. Participants clarify that the time constant can be derived using the formula T = -b/a from the standard form of the transfer function. Understanding these concepts is essential for analyzing system dynamics effectively.
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Hello there,

I just got a question in control systems that i need help on... Hopefully, somebody genius on this forum can help me out..

If F(s) = 1 / (5s + 1)

1) Determine the DC gains of the open loop system and the closed loop system

2) Determine the time constant of the open loop system and the close loop system

3) Which one has a faster dynamics the open loop or the close loop system?

Given a system, how is it possible to find the closed loop and open loop gains from the system??

Isn't the system just one? open-loop or closed loop etc..

Thanks again for ur help
dino.
 
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oh ok.

well, for the closed loop system.

The DC gain is F(0) right.. so, its 1/(5*0 + 1) = 1

But, for the open loop system, how do i find the dc gain?
 
F(s) = 1 / (5s + 1)

generally , the equation can be wriiten as k0/1+s/wo
Dc gain =1
time constant = 1/wo=5
 
i think in order to find the dc gain for open loop or closed loop , the equation of each must be writtten based on the system provided(original system ) and later on dc gain can be determined as k when the equation is simpified to the form k0/1+s/wo after that the time constant is 1/wo
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impedance said:
oh ok.

well, for the closed loop system.

The DC gain is F(0) right.. so, its 1/(5*0 + 1) = 1

But, for the open loop system, how do i find the dc gain?
F(s) is the open loop system. The closed loop is:
M(s)=\frac{F(s)}{1+F(s)}
 
ya i got it. the closed loop transfer function would be: 1/(5s +2)

Neway, how do i find the time constant of open and closed loop??

thanks
dino.
 
impedance said:
ya i got it. the closed loop transfer function would be: 1/(5s +2)

Neway, how do i find the time constant of open and closed loop??

thanks
dino.
The time constant of
F(s)=\frac{K}{as+b} is T=-\frac{b}{a}
 
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