Foreword
Welcome to Googol Technology's educational products. For additional information or technical support, contact details are provided.

About This Manual
This manual is intended for users with prerequisites in the relevant technical fields. It describes the contents and conventions used throughout the document.

Chapter 1: Overview
This chapter outlines the Ball & Beam system, highlighting its features, benefits, and functional components, including the mechanical plant, intelligent drive, and PC-based control software.

Chapter 2: Getting Started
Details the Ball & Beam package and necessary elements. It provides a step-by-step guide to getting started with MATLAB Simulink, including connecting the system, installing the control toolbox, and setting parameters.

Chapter 3: System Modeling
Covers the mechanical, electrical, and control models of the Ball & Beam system, with instructions on modeling the experiment in Simulink.

Chapter 4: Sample Experiments
Includes data collection and processing, open-loop modeling, and control using PID. It discusses proportional, proportional-derivative control, and PID analysis, along with root locus and frequency response methods. Users can define custom controllers.

Chapter 5: Troubleshooting
Provides solutions for common issues encountered with the Ball & Beam system.

Appendices
Appendix A: Real control in IPM Motion Studio, including installation and demo program analysis.
Appendix B: Demo listing with variables declaration and main control loop.
Appendix C: Electric diagram of the system.