This experimental unit provides a comprehensive experimental introduction to the fundamentals of control engineering using an example of pressure control.
Technical Specifications
pressure control with components commonly used in industry
controlled system: two in-line pressure vessels for investigation of a second order controlled system
measuring element: pressure sensor in the second vessel
2 manometers
digital industrial controller, parameterisable as a P, PI or PID controller
generation of disturbance variables by needle valve
actuator: electro-pneumatic control valve
process variables X and Y accessible as analogue signals via lab jacks
