The setup comprises two advanced training systems: the Pressure Control Trainer System and the Flow/Temperature Control Trainer System. Both systems feature a computer interface panel compatible with NI LabVIEW, enabling seamless data acquisition, analysis, and control through National Instruments’ Data Acquisition system.
Pressure Control Trainer System:
Signal Conditioning: Equipped with signal conditioning for pressure sensors, utilizing an instrumentation amplifier with a frequency-to-voltage (F to V) converter to produce a 0-2.5 VDC output (full scale).
Design: Constructed with a lightweight yet durable tabletop setup featuring an aluminum profile flat panel. It includes stainless steel (304/316) piping, providing a clear, wide-angle view of all process components.
Control Capabilities: Supports both individual control loops and advanced control schemes such as ratio control, cascade control, and feedforward control. The system is connected via polarized FRC connectors, sturdy 4mm banana sockets, and patch cords, facilitating quick setup for a range of process control experiments.
Instrumentation: Includes a multi-channel digital panel meter (DPM) for real-time digital display of process parameters. The system also features a thyristor actuator with a signal conditioning panel and a thyristor bridge capable of handling 0-200 V and 3 A using a cosine firing circuit. The input ranges from 0 to 2.5 VDC.
Flow/Temperature Control Trainer System:
Signal Conditioning: Supports signal conditioning for Resistance Temperature Detectors (RTDs) for temperature measurement and flow sensors for water flow, with a frequency-to-voltage (F to V) converter generating a 0-2.5 VDC output (full scale).
Design: Also features a robust and lightweight tabletop design with an aluminum profile flat panel and stainless steel (304/316) piping for optimal visibility of process components.
Control Capabilities: Includes both individual and advanced control schemes, including ratio control, cascade control, and feedforward control. Connections are made through polarized FRC connectors, durable 4mm banana sockets, and patch cords, allowing for the rapid setup of various process control experiments.
Instrumentation: Comes with a multi-channel digital panel meter (DPM) for the digital display of process parameters. It also features a thyristor actuator with a signal conditioning panel and a thyristor bridge offering 0-200 V and 3 A, controlled via a cosine firing circuit. The input range is from 0 to 2.5 VDC.
Software Package:
The included software supports P, PI, and PID control modes, as well as ratio and cascade control. It offers three operational modes: real-time graph drawing, data acquisition, and SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) functionalities.
Both systems have been praised by customers for their robustness, ease of use, and effectiveness in training and process control experiments. The positive feedback reflects the high quality and performance of these training systems, underscoring their value in educational and professional settings.
