Open-Loop Transfer Function

Open-Loop Transfer Function

          The open loop transfer function is defined as the overall transfer function of the forward path elements. Consider an open loop control system consisting of several elements having individual transfer function such F₁(D), F₂(D), F₃ (D)  as shown on in Fig.,  

Fig. Open loop control system.

 Thus

                                    = F1 (D ) X F2 (D ) X F3 (D ) = KG (D)

The simplified block diagram of the open loop transfer function is shown in Fig.,

Fig. Simplified open loop control system.