Quanser IP01 User Manual - 3.2. Space Requirements
IP01 and IP02 - Single Inverted Pendulum (SIP): User Manual
3.2. Space Requirements
In the single inverted pendulum configuration (i.e. when the pendulum rod is vertical,
pointing upwards), both IP01 and IP02 systems require an overall space of 40-inch long by
28-inch high by 6-inch deep, as characterized in Table 3, below.
Description
Value
Unit
Overall SIP System Length
1.02
m
Overall SIP System Height
0.71
m
Overall SIP System Depth
0.15
m
Table 3 Overall Dimensions of the SIP-plus-IP01-or-IP02 System Space Requirements
However in the case of the IP02, the single pendulum can be mounted in front of that cart in
such a way that it can operate freely over a 360-degree range. Therefore, you should ensure
that the pendulum does not collide with any objects while it swings/rotates. Note that the
pendulum will swing even while the cart is at one of the extremities of the track!
In such a configuration (i.e. when the pendulum rod goes from the inverted to the gantry
position and vice-versa), the IP02 requires an overall space of 86-inch long by 50-inch high
(22 inches below table and 28 inches above) by 12-inch deep. That clearance needed to
avoid collisions is characteirized in Table 4, below.
Description
Value
Unit
Overall IP02-plus-SP System Length
2.19
m
Overall IP02-plus-SP System Height
1.27
m
Overall IP02-plus-SP System Depth
0.30
m
Table 4 Overall Dimensions of the Single-Pendulum-plus-IP02 System Space Requirements
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