ACS132, ACS1321

RCL Circuit – Dynamics

Laboratory

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RCL Circuit – Dynamics Laboratory:
Pre-experiment Activity

A pre-experimental activity must be completed before starting this experiment. Failure to

complete these tasks may result in being refused entry into the laboratory.

1 Aims and objectives

The aim of the lab session is to model and simulate 1st and 2nd order systems, based around a
series connected resistor, capacitor, inductor (RCL) circuit, and demonstrate how the
theoretical studies covered in lectures are replicated in practice.

During the pre-laboratory exercises you will:

 Perform model-based analysis of electrical circuits composed of different

combinations of resistors, capacitors and inductors. The analysis will be based
around theory from lectures, e.g. models based on ordinary differential equations
(ODEs), Laplace transforms etc.
 Use MATALB to plot the step response of the different circuit forms, and calculate the
performance metrics from the system.

During the laboratory sessions you will:

 Use the RCL Experiment Board to take measurements from the different circuit
forms, and validate the system models that you derived in the pre-laboratory
exercises.

2 Learning outcomes
By the end of this laboratory you will:

 Be able to perform model-based analysis of 1st and 2nd order systems, based around
resistor, capacitor and inductor components.
 Be able to describe some of the performance parameters of 1st and 2nd order systems.
 Be able to use MATLAB for computational analysis of 1st and 2nd order systems.
 Be able to model 1st and 2nd order systems from an experimental step response.

3 Feedback and Marking

Before the start of pre-laboratory activities and laboratory sessions, you should review any
feedback you have been provided from previous pre-laboratory/laboratory activities, and
reflect on how this feedback could help improve your performance during these activities.

At the start of the laboratory session, your pre-laboratory will be marked, and you will be
provided some verbal feedback on your work. The teaching staff will write your mark into the
back of your pre-laboratory session, but it is your responsibility to record any verbal feedback
provided, either in the space provided at the back of the worksheet or in another space where
you can use it to reflect on your laboratory activities.

During the course of the laboratory session your laboratory work will be periodically checked
by a number of different teaching staff, and verbal feedback will be provided on your
performance in the laboratory session. Again, it is your responsibility to record the verbal
feedback provided, in a similar manner to the pre-laboratory feedback.

Verbal feedback will be provided as part of the informal discussions you have with the
laboratory teaching staff during the marking of your work. It is your responsibility to recognise
when feedback is being provided and record any useful comments made during this discussion

After the laboratory session, you should review the feedback provided, reflect on this, and
other feedback, to improve your performance for future activities.

4 Background
During the pre-laboratory and laboratory exercises, you will be performing analysis on three
basic circuit forms, shown in Figure 1:

 The RC circuit: This circuit contains a series connected resistor and capacitor, as
illustrated in Figure 1a. This circuit displays 1st order system characteristics
 The LR circuit: This circuit is a series connected inductor and capacitor, as
illustrated in Figure 1b, and also displays 1st order system behaviour.
 The RLC circuit: This is a series combination of a resistor, an inductor and a
capacitor. Depending on the values of the components selected, will exhibit:
o 2nd order overdamped behaviour – damping ratio > 1
o 2nd order critical damped behaviour – damping ratio = 1
o 2nd order underdamped behaviour – damping ratio < 1

(a) (b)

(c)

Figure 1. The Three Circuit Layouts: (a) RC circuit, (b) LR circuit, and (c) RLC circuit

The following equations describe the relationship between the voltage and current in the three
different components:
𝑑𝑖𝐿 𝑑𝑣𝐶
The Resistor: 𝑣𝑅 = 𝑅𝑖𝑅 The Inductor: 𝑣𝐿 = 𝐿 The Capacitor: 𝑖𝐶 = 𝐶
𝑑𝑡 𝑑𝑡
Where: 𝑣 is voltage across the component and 𝑖 is the current through the component.

The relationship between the output voltage, 𝑉𝑜𝑢𝑡 , and the input voltage, 𝑉𝑖𝑛 , for the circuits
shown in Figure 1, can be derived into the ordinary differential equations provided in Table 1.

𝑑𝑉𝑜𝑢𝑡
The RC Circuit 𝑉𝑖𝑛 = 𝑅𝐶 + 𝑉𝑜𝑢𝑡
𝑑𝑡

𝐿 𝑑𝑉𝑜𝑢𝑡
The LR Circuit 𝑉𝑖𝑛 = + 𝑉𝑜𝑢𝑡
𝑅 𝑑𝑡

𝑑𝑉𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑑2 𝑉𝑜𝑢𝑡
The RLC Circuit 𝑉𝑖𝑛 = 𝑅𝐶 + 𝐿𝐶 + 𝑉𝑜𝑢𝑡
𝑑𝑡 𝑑𝑡2
Table 1. ODEs for the circuits shown in Figure 1.

4.1 How to measure 2nd-order system parameters

During the pre-laboratory and in-laboratory exercises, you will observe the observe the
response of the RCL system. If the system exhibits a 2nd order oscillatory response, similar to
that shown in Figure 2, you will be required to calculate: the damped natural frequency, 𝜔𝑑 ,
the damping ratio, 𝜁, and the Natural frequency, 𝜔𝑛 .

Figure 2. Typical underdamped 2nd order system response, showing measurement

parameters

To calculate the damped natural frequency (𝜔d), measure the period of oscillation (𝑡2 − 𝑡1 in
seconds) and use Equation 1:

2𝜋
𝜔𝑑 = (rad/s) Equation 1
𝑡2 − 𝑡1
To calculate the damping ratio, 𝜁, measure the amplitude of 𝑥1 and 𝑥2 and use Equation 2:

Δ⁄ 𝑥1
𝜁= 2𝜋 , 𝑤ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 Δ = 𝑙𝑛
2 𝑥2 Equation 2
√1 + (Δ⁄ )
2𝜋
The natural frequency is given by Equation 3:
 𝜔𝑑
𝜔𝑛 = Equation 3
√1 − 𝜁 2

4.2 Performance characteristics

When designing and analysing control systems, the system response characteristics are used
to describe the desired response and characterise observed system behaviour. The response
characteristic, illustrated in Figure 3, shows the output response of a system to a step input,
(step occurs at 𝑡 = 0 and has a magnitude of 1), and illustrates a number of the standard
performance metrics often provided for control system design.

Figure 3. Normalised step response of characteristic, illustrating some of the

performance specification parameters

Three of the standard performance metrics often used for characterising system behaviour:

 Settling time, 𝑻𝒔 : is defined as the time for the system to settle within 2% of its
steady-state value, after the initial step.
 Rise Time, 𝑻𝒓𝟏 : is defined at the time for the system to rise between 10% and 90% of
the steady-state output value, from the initial value, (in the case of Figure 3, the initial
value is 0).
 Percentage overshoot, P.O.: the percentage of the steady-state output level, from
the initial level, that the output of the system overshoots by, in response to a step
input, before settling back to its steady state level. For the response shown in Figure
3, this would be:
𝑀𝑃𝑡 − 𝑦𝑠𝑠
𝑃. 𝑂. = × 100% Equation 4
𝑦𝑠𝑠 − 𝑦𝑖𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑎𝑙
Where: 𝑀𝑃𝑡 is the maximum peak value, 𝑦𝑠𝑠 is the steady-state output, and 𝑦𝑖𝑛𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑎𝑙 is the
initial system output before the step.

Note: For 1st order systems, and 2nd order systems with 𝜁 > 1, the step response of the system
will not overshoot the steady state value, therefore, a percentage overshoot value cannot be
calculated from this type of system response.

The time constant, 𝜏, of a 1st order system can be calculated from the 10% to 90% rise time,
𝑻𝒓𝟏 , using Equation 5:

2.2𝜏 = 10% 𝑡𝑜 90% 𝑟𝑖𝑠𝑒 𝑡𝑖𝑚𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑡𝑟𝑠𝑝𝑜𝑛𝑠𝑒, 𝑻𝒓𝟏 Equation 5

5 Pre-Laboratory Exercises
During these exercises, you may wish to refer to your ACS124~ACS1241 slides/notes to help
with the derivation of the system transfer functions, from the ODEs provided. Space is
provided at the back of the lab sheet for rough working, (use extra paper if needed). All of your
calculations should be brought to the laboratory session, so we can discuss your working; in
the event of an incorrect solution.

This space has been left blank to maintain the formatting of this worksheet. You can use this
space for rough working if required.
5.1 1st Order System Responses

5.1.1 Pre-Lab Exercise 1: RC Circuit Response

1.
For the series RC circuit, shown in Figure 1a, use the ordinary differential equation
model, provided, to derive the system transfer function for the series RC circuit.
2. Calculate the value of resistance required to give a time constant of 50µ seconds, if
the capacitance value is 0.1F, and write your answer in the box provided.
3. Use MATLAB to plot the unit step response of the circuit, (based on the transfer
function), and sketch the response in the grid provided. (Add axes labels and grid
values to the sketch)
4. Calculate the required performance metrics for the system, and write them in the
space provided, below.
(Note: the step response can be calculated using the MATLAB step function, and the
performance metrics can be calculated; either graphically from the plot, or using the MATLAB
stepinfo function.)

Ordinary Differential Equation: System Transfer Function:

𝑑𝑉𝑜𝑢𝑡
𝑉𝑖𝑛 = 𝑅𝐶 + 𝑉𝑜𝑢𝑡
𝑑𝑡

Sketch of the Step Response Resistance:

Rise
Time:

Settling
time:

Use this space to perform any necessary calculations

Extra space is provided at the back of the worksheet for rough working.
5.1.2 Pre-Lab Exercise 2: LR Circuit Response
1. For a series LR circuit, shown in Figure 1b, use the ordinary differential equation
model, provided, to derive the system transfer function for the series LR circuit.
2. Calculate the value of resistance required to give a time constant of 50µ seconds, if
the inductance value is 10mH, and write your answer in the box provided.
3. Use MATLAB to plot the unit step response of the circuit, (based on the transfer
function), and sketch the response in the grid provided. (Add axes labels and grid
values to the sketch)
4. Calculate the required performance metrics for the system, and write them in the
space provided, below.

Ordinary Differential Equation: System Transfer Function:

𝐿 𝑑𝑉𝑜𝑢𝑡
𝑉𝑖𝑛 = + 𝑉𝑜𝑢𝑡
𝑅 𝑑𝑡

Sketch of the Step Response Resistance:

Rise
Time:

Settling
time:

Use this space to provide your answer, and to perform any necessary calculations

Extra space is provided at the back of the worksheet for rough working.
5.2 2nd Order System Responses
During this section you will analyse three different series connected RCL circuits, illustrated
in Figure 1c, using the three different sets of component values, shown in Table 2.

RCL Circuit 1 RCL Circuit 2 RCL Circuit 3

R 100 632 2000
L 10mH 10mH 10mH
C 0.1F 0.1F 0.1F
Table 2. Component values for the three different circuit

For each circuit, you should perform the following procedure,

1.From the ODE for the circuit, derive the system transfer function for the series RLC
circuit, and write your answer into the box provided for this exercise
2. Use MATLAB to plot the unit step response of the circuit, (based on the transfer
function), and sketch the response in the grid provided. (Add axes labels and grid
values to the sketch)
3. Use MATLAB to determine the required performance metrics for the system, and
write them in the space provided, for that exercise.
4. From the transfer function calculate: 𝜔𝑛 , and 𝜁, and if system is underdamped,
calculate 𝜔𝑑 , (See Equation 3)
5. If the system is underdamped, determine the three system parameters, 𝜔𝑑 , 𝜔𝑛 , and 𝜁,
from your MATLAB plot, and write them down in the space provided, for that
exercise.
You should use the results tables provided for each RCL circuit to present your analysis. The
space provided at the back of the work sheet can be used for rough working, (use extra paper
if required).

5.2.1 Pre-Lab Exercise 3: RLC Circuit 1

During this exercise you should use the above procedure to model and analyse RCL circuit 1,
described in Table 2, and present you analysis in Table 3, Table 4, and Table 5.

5.2.2 Pre-Lab Exercise 4: RLC Circuit 2

During this exercise you should use the above procedure to model and analyse RCL circuit 2,
described in Table 2, and present you analysis in Table 6, Table 7, and Table 8.

5.2.3 Pre-Lab Exercise 5: RLC Circuit 3

During this exercise you should use the above procedure to model and analyse RCL circuit 3,
described in Table 2, and present you analysis in Table 9, Table 10, and Table 11.
 Ordinary Differential Equation: System Transfer Function:

𝑑𝑉𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑑2 𝑉𝑜𝑢𝑡
𝑉𝑖𝑛 = 𝑅𝐶 + 𝐿𝐶 + 𝑉𝑜𝑢𝑡
𝑑𝑡 𝑑𝑡2

Sketch of the Step Response Rise

Time:

Settling
time:

Percentage
Overshoot:

Table 3. System model and step response characteristics for Pre-Lab Exercise 3

Calculated from Transfer Function Measured from Graph

𝝎𝒏 : 𝝎𝒏 :

(If measurable)

𝜻: 𝜻:

(If measurable)

𝝎𝒅 : 𝝎𝒅 :

(If measurable)

Table 4. System Parameters for Pre-Lab Exercise 3

What 2nd Order system characteristic does this circuit exhibit, (tick as appropriate)?

Underdamped: Critically Overdamped

Damped

Table 5. System Characteristic for Pre-Lab Exercise 3

 Ordinary Differential Equation: System Transfer Function:

𝑑𝑉𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑑2 𝑉𝑜𝑢𝑡
𝑉𝑖𝑛 = 𝑅𝐶 + 𝐿𝐶 + 𝑉𝑜𝑢𝑡
𝑑𝑡 𝑑𝑡2

Sketch of the Step Response Rise

Time:

Settling
time:

Percentage
Overshoot:

Table 6. System model and step response characteristics for Pre-Lab Exercise 4

Calculated from Transfer Function Measured from Graph

𝝎𝒏 : 𝝎𝒏 :

(If measurable)

𝜻: 𝜻:

(If measurable)

𝝎𝒅 : 𝝎𝒅 :

(If measurable)

Table 7. System Parameters for Pre-Lab Exercise 4

What 2nd Order system characteristic does this circuit exhibit, (tick as appropriate)?

Underdamped: Critically Overdamped

Damped

Table 8. System Characteristic for Pre-Lab Exercise 4

 Ordinary Differential Equation: System Transfer Function:

𝑑𝑉𝑜𝑢𝑡 𝑑2 𝑉𝑜𝑢𝑡
𝑉𝑖𝑛 = 𝑅𝐶 + 𝐿𝐶 + 𝑉𝑜𝑢𝑡
𝑑𝑡 𝑑𝑡2

Sketch of the Step Response Rise

Time:

Settling
time:

Percentage
Overshoot:

Table 9. System model and step response characteristics for Pre-Lab Exercise 5

Calculated from Transfer Function Measured from Graph

𝝎𝒏 : 𝝎𝒏 :

(If measurable)

𝜻: 𝜻:

(If measurable)

𝝎𝒅 : 𝝎𝒅 :

(If measurable)

Table 10. System Parameters for Pre-Lab Exercise 5

What 2nd Order system characteristic does this circuit exhibit, (tick as appropriate)?

Underdamped: Critically Overdamped

Damped

Table 11. System Characteristic for Pre-Lab Exercise 5

 This space is provided to record the marks you have been allocated for the pre-lab
exercises, and to record any verbal feedback you have been provided for your pre-lab
activities
Health and Safety online activity Tutor’s Feedback
Experiment induction online activity
Pre-lab Exercise 1. 2 Marks

Pre-lab Exercise 2. 2 Marks

Pre-lab Exercise 3. 2 Marks

Pre-lab Exercise 4. 2 Marks

Pre-lab Exercise 5. 2 Marks

Total Pre-Lab Mark. 10 Marks

 Date:

RCL Circuit – Dynamics Laboratory:

Experimental Record

This section is to be completed during the experiment. It must be marked by a lab academic,
teaching technician or lab demonstrator before leaving the laboratory.

1 Aims and Objectives

The aim of the lab session is to model and simulate some 1st and 2nd order systems, based
around a series connected RCL circuit, and demonstrate how the theoretical studies covered
in lectures are replicated in practice.

During this laboratory session you will:

 Use the RCL Experiment Board to take measurements from the different circuit
forms, and validate the system models that you derived in the pre-laboratory
exercises.

2 Names of collaborators for the experiment

Use this space to record the member of the group you are conducting the experiment with.

Name of Lab partner(s) Lab Desk Number

3 Equipment
The equipment you will be using for this experiment is the RCL experiment board, as shown in
Figure 4, which is attached to the NI ELVIS system. The RCL experiment board contains a series
connected Resistor-Capacitor-Inductor, RCL, circuit, which has the capability of being
reconfigured to one of three circuits:

1. Resistor-Capacitor, RC, circuit

2. Inductor-Resistor, LR, circuit
3. Resistor-Capacitor-Inductor, RCL, circuit
 Figure 4. Picture showing the RCL experiment board, highlighting the variable resistor

There is a LabVIEW program to provide a graphical user interface, GUI, for circuit
measurements and to automatically configure the RCL circuit for each experiment within the
laboratory session. The LabVIEW GUI contains 4 tabs:

1. RC Circuit: Selecting this tab will automatically configure the circuit to the RC
configuration, and displays the step response measurement data.
2. LR Circuit: Selecting this tab will automatically configure the circuit to the LR
configuration, and displays the step response measurement data.
3. RCL Circuit: Selecting this tab will automatically configure the circuit to the RCL
configuration, and displays the step response measurement data.
4. Resistance Measurement: Selecting this tab will configure the RCL Experiment
board to connect the variable resistor to the component measurement circuit on the
ELVIS system, allowing the value of the variable resistance to be measured, and
displayed on the GUI.
During this laboratory session you will investigate the effects of changing the resistance
parameter within these three circuits, and take measurements of the resulting system
behaviour to a step response input, using the LabVIEW GUI. The resistor is if the highlighted in
Figure 4.

To set the value of the resistance, select the Resistance Measurement tab and rotate the knob
until the desired value is reached.

Before you start the experiment you will need switch on the ELVIS system, using the switch
located at the back of the unit, and enable the experimental circuit board, using the located
on the top of the unit, as illustrated in Figure 5. When switched on and enabled, the Circuit
Board Power LED and the Ready LED should be illuminated. If not, please ask one of the
Diamond Staff for assistance.
 Figure 5. Location of the power switch and circuit boards enable switches

Downloading the LabVIEW Software for use in this Laboratory Session

Before starting this laboratory session, you will need to download the software project, and
expand it into your University network file storage, (U-drive). To achieve this, you will need to
follow the following steps:

1. If you don’t already have a directory called ‘LabVIEW Labs’ folder in your U-Drive root,
please create one.
2. From the MOLE site for this laboratory session, download the software for this laboratory
session, and expand the .ZIP file into your ‘LabVIEW Labs’ folder. (You must expand
the .ZIP file into you project folder, because the application will not operate correctly
from within a compressed .ZIP file.)
3. Launch the application, by navigating into the ‘RCL Lab’ folder, that was created when you
expanded the .ZIP file, and double clicking on the ‘RCL_Lab.exe’.

These files are stored on a restricted access Google drive folder. To access these files, you
must be logged into your university google account, i.e. your university Google account linked
to your @sheffield.ac.uk university email address.

Running the ‘RCL_Lab.exe’ file will load the program, and automatically start it running. If there
is a problem with the software, please contact the Lab GTA staff for assistance.

To stop the application, please press the STOP button, , on the front panel. This will also
exit out of the application, therefore, the stop button should not be pressed until the end of
the session.

4 Laboratory Experiments
4.1 Before Starting these Experiments, please ensure that:
1. You have correctly downloaded the RCL lab LabVIEW application, and correctly
located it on your university file storage space.
2. The ELVIS system is correctly connected, and that the RCL circuit board has been
correctly installed.
3. You are now ready to switch on the ELVIS – remember that there is a power switch
on the back of the unit AND an enable switch on the top of the unit for the
experiment.
4. You are now ready to start the software.
 At the start of the laboratory session, the GTAs will come round
and mark your Pre-Lab exercises. Please start the laboratory
exercises before your Pre-lab has been marked.
4.1.1 Laboratory Exercise 1: RC Circuit
During this exercise you will validate the parameters you have calculated for the RC circuit in
Pre-Lab Exercise 1.

Procedure

 From the Resistance Measurement tab on the LabVIEW GUI, set the value of the
resistance to that calculated in Pre-Lab 1.
 The step response RC circuit will be displayed on the RC Circuit tab - using the Grid
provided, sketch the unit step response of this circuit. (Add axes labels and grid values to
the plot)
 Measure the rise time and the settling time of the of the RC circuit.
 Calculate the time constant of the RC circuit, using Equation 5

Sketch of the Step Response Rise

Time:

Settling
time:

Time Constant

Use the space provided, below, to discuss the comparison of your measured results with those
calculated in Pre-Lab 1.

Use this space to provide your answer.

Use extra paper if required

 At this point you should show your work to one of the GTA staff
for assessment of this exercise
4.1.2 Laboratory Exercise 2: LR Circuit
During this exercise you will validate the parameters you have calculated for the LR circuit in
Pre-Lab 2.

Procedure

 From the Resistance Measurement tab on the LabVIEW GUI, set the value of the
resistance to that calculated in Pre-Lab 2.
 The step response RC circuit will be displayed on the LR Circuit tab - using the Grid
provided, sketch the unit step response of this circuit. (Add axes labels and grid values to
the plot)
 Measure the rise time and the settling time of the of the LR circuit.
 Calculate the time constant of the LR circuit, using Equation 5

Sketch of the Step Response Rise

Time:

Settling
time:

Time Constant

Use the space provided, below, to discuss the comparison of your measured results with those
calculated in Pre-Lab 2.

Use this space to provide your answer, and to perform any necessary calculations

Use extra paper if required

 At this point you should show your work to one of the GTA staff
for assessment of this exercise
4.2 Laboratory Exercise 3: RLC Circuit 1 Response

Procedure
 From the Resistance Measurement tab on the LabVIEW GUI, set the value of the
resistance to that used in Pre-Lab 3.
 Using the Grid provided, sketch the unit step response of this circuit, using the values set
at the start of the exercise. (Add axes labels and grid values to the plot)
 The step response RLC circuit will be displayed on the RLC Circuit tab – Measure the
performance metrics, you were able to calculate in pre-lab 3, and write them down in the
space provided.

Sketch of the Step Response Rise

Time:

Settling
time:

Percentage
Overshoot:
(If observed )

If the step response of the system is displaying overshoot and oscillation, calculate the 2 nd
order system parameters, using the methods described in the pre-lab.

Measured from Graph

𝝎𝒏 : 𝜻: 𝝎𝒅 :

(If measurable) (If measurable) (If measurable)

Using the space provided, compare your measured results for this experiment with those
calculated in Pre-Lab 3.

Use this space to provide your answer, and to perform any necessary calculations

Continue Overleaf if Required

 Use extra paper if required

At this point you should show your work to one of the GTA staff
for assessment of this exercise
4.3 Laboratory Exercise 4: RLC Circuit 2 Response
During this exercise you will validate the parameters you have calculated for the RLC circuit in
Pre-Lab 4.

Procedure
 From the Resistance Measurement tab on the LabVIEW GUI, set the value of the
resistance to that used in Pre-Lab 4.
 Using the Grid provided, sketch the unit step response of this circuit, using the values set
at the start of the exercise. (Add axes labels and grid values to the plot)
 The step response RLC circuit will be displayed on the RLC Circuit tab – Measure the
performance metrics, you were able to calculate in Pre-Lab 4, and write them down in
the space provided.

Sketch of the Step Response Rise

Time:

Settling
time:

Percentage
Overshoot:
(If observed)
If the step response of the system is displaying overshoot and oscillation, calculate the 2nd
order system parameters, using the methods described in the pre-lab.

Measured from Graph

𝝎𝒏 : 𝜻: 𝝎𝒅 :

(If measurable) (If measurable) (If measurable)

Using the space provided, compare your measured results for this experiment with those
calculated in Pre-Lab 4.

Use this space to provide your answer

Use extra paper if required

4.4 Laboratory Exercise 5: RLC Circuit 3 Response

During this exercise you will validate the parameters you have calculated for the RLC circuit in
Pre-Lab 5.

Procedure
 From the Resistance Measurement tab on the LabVIEW GUI, set the value of the
resistance to that used in Pre-Lab 5.
 Using the Grid provided, sketch the unit step response of this circuit, using the values set
at the start of the exercise. (Add axes labels and grid values to the plot)
 The step response RLC circuit will be displayed on the RLC Circuit tab – Measure the
performance metrics, you were able to calculate in Pre-Lab 5, and write them down in
the space provided.
 Sketch of the Step Response Rise
Time:

Settling
time:

Percentage
Overshoot:
(If observed )

If the step response of the system is displaying overshoot and oscillation, calculate the 2 nd
order system parameters, using the methods described in the pre-lab.

Measured from Graph

𝝎𝒏 : 𝜻: 𝝎𝒅 :

(If measurable) (If measurable) (If measurable)

Using the space provided, compare your measured results for this experiment with those
calculated in Pre-Lab 5.

Use this space to provide your answer

Use extra paper if required

 This space is provided for you to record the marks you have been allocated
during the laboratory exercises, and to record any verbal feedback you have
been provided for your lab activities
F/NI/P/O
Health and safety
F/NI/P/O
Professional conduct
Exercise 1. 2 Marks

Exercise 2. 2 Marks

Exercise 3. 2 Marks

Exercise 4. 2 Marks

Exercise 5. 2 Marks

Total Lab Marks 10 Marks

5 Feedback and Reflection

You may use this space to record any verbal feedback that you have been provided, and
any other notes that may find useful, to enable you to reflect on your laboratory based
activities.
Feedback:

Improvement Strategy:

Remember: after you have recorded any feedback from your laboratory activities, you
should take time to reflect on your activities, and formulate a strategy on how to use this
for future activities.

RCL Circuit – Dynamics Laboratory:

Post-experimental activity

When you have completed the laboratory based activities, please go to the MOLE site for
this laboratory and complete the Post-Lab activity relating to this laboratory session.