Introduction to real-time controlusing labVIEW TM with an applicationto distance learning
- Autores: Christophe Salzmann, Denis Gillet, P. Huguenin
- Localización: The International journal of engineering education, ISSN-e 0949-149X, Vol. 16, no. Extra 3, 2000 (Ejemplar dedicado a: Applications of LabVIEW in Engineering Education), págs. 255-272
- Idioma: inglés
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Resumen
This paper presents the approach taken to give engineering students the necessary competencies andfacilities to implement real-time control solutions. This goal is achieved first by way of anintroduction to the basic principles underlying real-time control. Then, by motivating the use ofpersonal computers as a versatile alternative to more traditional implementation equipment.Finally, by combining LabVIEW and DAQ boards to form an integrated framework for fastprototyping of real-time control solutions. Control algorithms written in G (the graphicalprogramming language of LabVIEW), in C or as S-functions (MATLAB scripts describingSIMULINK dynamical models) can be validated on laboratory-scale processes. The possible real-time control and monitoring of ongoing operations, either locally on the host computer or remotelyvia the Internet, is a key feature from an educational point of view. In fact, the chosen paradigmtruly enable the `learning by doing' approach. Moreover, this practical activity can be carried out atany time from anywhere to efficiently support automatic control study
