Instrumentation & Control Trainers Series Model PCT 020 Series

Model PCT 020-01: Sci-tech P, PI, PID CONTROLLER SIMULATOR TRAINER

Model PCT 020-02:Sci-tech LINEAR SYSTEM SIMULATOR TRAINER

Model PCT 020-03: Sci-tech POTENTIOMETRIC ERROR DETECTOR

Model PCT 020-04: Sci-tech SYNCHRO TRANSMITTER & RECIEVER

Model PCT 020-05: Sci-tech TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER TRAINER

Model PCT 020-06: Sci-tech TEMPERATURE SENSOR TRAINER

Model PCT 020-07: Sci-tech RELAY CONTROL SYSTEM TRAINER

Model PCT 020-08: Sci-tech DC MOTOR SPEED CONTROL TRAINER

Model PCT 020-09: Sci-tech COMPENSATION DESIGN TRAINER

Model PCT 020-10: Sci-tech STEPPER MOTOR STUDY TRAINER

Model PCT 020-11: Sci-tech DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM TRAINER

Model PCT 020-12: Sci-tech AC SERVOMOTOR STUDY TRAINER

Model PCT 020-13: Sci-tech DC POSITION CONTROL TRAINER

Model PCT 020-14: Sci-tech AC POSITION CONTROL TRAINER

Item Description

Model PCT 020-01: Sci-tech P, PI, PID CONTROLLER SIMULATOR TRAINER

Interconnections
– All interconnections are made using 2mm banana Patch cords.
– Test points are provided to analyze signals at various points.
– All ICS are mounted on IC Sockets.
– Bare board Tested Glass Epoxy SMOBC PCB is used.
– In-Built Power Supply of +5V/1.5A, ±12V/250mA with Power ON indication
– Attractive ABS enclosures
– Set of 2mm Patch cords for interconnections
– User’s Manual with sample experimental programs

Model PCT 020-02:Sci-tech LINEAR SYSTEM SIMULATOR TRAINER
Experiments.
– Linearity study of the error detector.
– Determination of error detector gain.
– Use of a.c. supply for the error detector introduction to the phase reversal of error signal.

Model PCT 020-03: Sci-tech POTENTIOMETRIC ERROR DETECTOR

Interconnections
– All interconnections are made using 2mm banana Patch cords. Test points are provided to analyze signals at various points. All ICS are mounted on IC Sockets.
Bare board Tested Glass Epoxy SMOBC PCB is used. In-Built Power Supply with Power ON indication Attractive ABS enclosures

Model PCT 020-04: Sci-tech SYNCHRO TRANSMITTER & RECIEVER

List of Experiment
– Basic characteristics study – stator voltages as a function of the rotor angle using the built-in ac voltmeter.
– Operation and error study of the transmitter receiver pair as a simple open loop position control at a very low torque.
– Plotting the error voltage output as a function of the transmitter rotor angle with the receiver rotor locked.
– Use of balanced demodulator to develop dc error signal with appropriate polarity and compare it with the ac error.

Model PCT 020-05: Sci-tech TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER TRAINER

Experiments
– Identification of the oven parameters.
– Study of ON-OFF temperature control (with adjustable relay characteristics).
– Study of P, PI, PD and PID controls having adjustable coefficients.

Model PCT 020-06: Sci-tech TEMPERATURE SENSOR TRAINER

Interconnections
– All interconnections are made using 2mm banana Patch cords.
– Test points are provided to analyze signals at various points.
– All ICS are mounted on IC Sockets.
– Bare board Tested Glass Epoxy SMOBC PCB is used.
– In-Built Power Supply with Power ON indication
– Attractive ABS enclosures
– Set of 2mm Patch cords for interconnections
– User’s Manual with sample experimental programs.

Model PCT 020-07: Sci-tech RELAY CONTROL SYSTEM TRAINER

Experiments:
– Study of the relay characteristic and display of the same on CRO for different values of hysteresis and dead zones.
– Study of the effect of hysteresis on system stability. Graphical analysis to predict sustained oscillations- Phase plane analysis of relay control system for various values of Hysteresis and Dead Zones. View the trajectory for different hysteresis and dead zone

Model PCT 020-08: Sci-tech DC MOTOR SPEED CONTROL TRAINER

Experiments
– Effect of loading on the speed of motor in the open loop.
– Steady state error variable with forward gain is provided

Model PCT 020-09: Sci-tech COMPENSATION DESIGN TRAINER

– Lag/Lead compensation in the frequency domain.
– Lag/Lead compensation in the splane.
– All the above design problem may be undertaken for a very wide range of design specifications

– The implementation of the compensation network has been made very convenient by a rewired amplifier with calibrated gain

Model PCT 020-10: Sci-tech STEPPER MOTOR STUDY TRAINER

– Manual stepping through push button switch. Measurement of step angle.
– Speed and direction control logic by recording the pulse sequence.
– Study of response effect at various speeds.- Display and measurement of the dynamic characteristics of the motor in the wobble mode.
– Calculation of ‘signal stepping’ and ‘slew’ regions.
– Programming the microprocessor kit to implement feature like direction, speed, angle of rotation, number of steps or an arbitrary motion.
– Study of the effect of inertial and frictional loading on the dynamic performance.

Model PCT 020-11: Sci-tech DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM TRAINER

– Identification of the controlled process, Its gains, timer-constants.
– Study of sampling period variation on the system response.
– Designing P, PI, PD and PID controllers.
– Advanced algorithms implementation.
– Study of the effect of inertial and frictional loading on the dynamic performance.

Model PCT 020-12: Sci-tech AC SERVOMOTOR STUDY TRAINER

– Inertia and function parameter.
– Time Constant.
– Transfer function

Model PCT 020-13: Sci-tech DC POSITION CONTROL TRAINER

– Operation of the position control system for different value of the forward gain angular position
commands.
– Step response studies for various value of forward gain.
– Study of the effect of velocity feedback on the transient and steady state performance of the
system as well as its stability.

Model PCT 020-14: Sci-tech AC POSITION CONTROL TRAINER

Experiments
– Error detector characteristics, phase reversal.
– Amplifier gain measurement
– Phase difference between control and reference windings.
– Step response study.

Technical Specifications

Model PCT 020-01: Sci-tech P, PI, PID CONTROLLER SIMULATOR TRAINER

Simulated blocks
– Dead time (transportation lag),
– Integrator,
– Time constant
– Error detector and gain.
PID Controller (Configuration as P, PI, PD or PID)
– Prop. Band : 5% to 50% (Gain 2-20).
– Integral time : 10msec-100msec.
– Derivative time : 2-200msec.
Built-in signal sources.
– Set Value of -1V to +1V.
– Square wave of 1V p-p (min) at 40Hz.
– Triangular of 1V p-p (min) at 40Hz.
– Built-in 3 ½ digit DVM for DC measurements.
Interconnections
– All interconnections are made using 2mm banana Patch cords.
– Test points are provided to analyze signals at various points.
– All ICS are mounted on IC Sockets.
– Bare board Tested Glass Epoxy SMOBC PCB is used.
– In-Built Power Supply of +5V/1.5A, ±12V/250mA with Power ON indication
– Attractive ABS enclosures
– Set of 2mm Patch cords for interconnections
– User’s Manual with sample experimental programs.

Model PCT 020-02:Sci-tech LINEAR SYSTEM SIMULATOR TRAINER

Features
* Simulated first, second and third order system of type-0 and type-1.
* Calibrated variable gain amplifier (Resolution 1:1000).
* Built-in signal sources
– Square wave and Triangular
– Frequency: 45-90Hz.
– Amplitude: 0-2.5V approximately.
* Trigger output for perfectly steady display on CRO.
* Uncommitted amplifier for phase adjustment.
* Provision for disturbance inputs.
* Complete in all respect, except a measuring CRO.

Model PCT 020-03: Sci-tech POTENTIOMETRIC ERROR DETECTOR

Features
– High quality servo-potentiometers of 3600 shaft rotation.
– Requires an external CRO for a.c. Studies.
– Built-in signal and power sources.
– 3½ digits DVM for measurements.

Model PCT 020-04: Sci-tech SYNCHRO TRANSMITTER & RECIEVER

Features
– The input angular displacement displayed
o on anodized dial.
– The output angular displacement displayed
o on anodized dial.
– Two rotor terminals (R1 & R2) three stator
o terminals (S1, S2 and S3) are brought out
o on the front panel.
– Synchro transmitter-receiver pair with calibrated dials provided in Metal see through enclosure.
– Locking system for receiver rotor
– Receiver use as control transformer
– Built-in balanced demodulator circuit
– Panel meter for ac/dc voltages

Model PCT 020-05: Sci-tech TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER TRAINER

Features
– Temperature controller with facilities for P, I D and relay control blocks.
– Operating temperature: Ambient to 900 C.
– Separate controls for P, I, D channel gains.
– Two settings for relay hysteresis.
– Fast 25W oven fitted with IC temperature sensor.
– Digital display of set and measured temperature on 3 ½ digit built-in DVM.
– Buttered output for recorder.
– IC regulation in controlled circuit power supplies

Model PCT 020-06: Sci-tech TEMPERATURE SENSOR TRAINER

Features
– Study of 4 different temperature transducers – NTC thermistors, RTD Platinum, K(Cr-Al) thermocouples, IC temperature sensors.
– Study & comparison of Temperature transducer controlled alarm system.
– PID control: P, P+I, P+D & P+I+D control action
– Instrumentation amplifier, add on amplifier : X1, X100, X235, P controller, I controller, D controller Comparator, Electronic switch, Signal conditioning, Rotary /Slide pots, Heater,
Relay, Buzzer, LED
– Digital meter : Actual/Set temp/mV

Model PCT 020-07: Sci-tech RELAY CONTROL SYSTEM TRAINER

Features
– Study of 4 different temperature
– Simulated electronic relay using high speed IC’s.
– Simulated 2nd order linear plant. Facility for displaying x and x signaling.
– Dead zone variable from 0-600mV.
– Hysteresis variable from 0-500m.
– Built-in Signal source- Sing and Square Amp l i t u d e : 0 – 1V (mi n ) Va r i a b l e Frequency:10, 20, 40, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800 and 1000Hz.
– IC regulated internal power supplies.
– Literature and patch cords included.
– Accessory – a dual beam CRO (Optional).

Model PCT 020-08: Sci-tech DC MOTOR SPEED CONTROL TRAINER

Features
– Speed control of a 12V, 4W permanent magnet d.c. Motor
– Speed range: 0 to 3000 rpm (typical)
– Opto-interrupter based speed sensing.
– 4-digit speed display in rpm.
– Electronic tachogenerator for feedback.
– Separate unit for motor in a see-through cabinet.
– Essential accessory a CRO.
– Smooth, non-contact eddy current brake for loading.
– Built-in 3 ½ digit DVM for signal measurements.
– Built-in regulated internal power supply.
– Supporting literature and patch cords included.

Model PCT 020-09: Sci-tech COMPENSATION DESIGN TRAINER

Features
– Simulated ‘uncompensated’ system having adjustable damping. Peck percent overshoot Mp, variable from 20% to 50%, and steady state error variable from 50% to 0.5%.
– Compensation network implementation through built-in variable gain amplifier. Gain is adjustable from 1 to 11.
– Built-in square and sine wave generators for transient and frequency response studies. Frequency adjustable from 25Hz 800Hz (approx).
– Essential accessory: a CRO

Model PCT 020-10: Sci-tech STEPPER MOTOR STUDY TRAINER

Features
– Signal stepping and free running modes of operating with speed variation and direction reversal – internal TTL circuit.
– 360O mot ion Servo-Potentiometer position-pickup for motor dynamics.
– Operation through microprocessor kit sample control programs provided.
– Stepper motor specification
Torque : 3 Kg-cm.
Step angle : 1.8O.
Power : 12V, 1A/ phase

Model PCT 020-11: Sci-tech DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEM TRAINER

Features
– Second order simulated process (analog process)
– Built-in D/A and A/D circuit (8-bit)
– 8085 based μP-kit as digital controller with user software in 8K EPROM.
– 16-bit arithmetic for algorithm calculations.
– Square wave test input (internal).
– 16 built-in levels of p. I and D gain each.
– Completed flexibility for the user to develop own software.
– IC regulated internal built-in power supplies.
– Essential accessory – a CRO.

Model PCT 020-12: Sci-tech AC SERVOMOTOR STUDY TRAINER

Features
– 2-phase a.c. servomotor – 12V/50Hz per phase.
– Small generator for loading.
– 4-digit speed display.
– 3-digit time constant display.
– 3 ½ digit r.m.s. voltmeter.
– 3 ½ digit d.c. panel meter.
– Voltmeter regulated internal supplies.
– Detailed literature with sample results.
– Built-in regulated internal power supply.
– Supporting literature and patch cords included

Model PCT 020-13: Sci-tech DC POSITION CONTROL TRAINER

Features
– Position control of a 12V, 1A d.c. gear motor (50rpm)
– Provision for positive and negative tachogenerator feedback.
– Tacho constant: 2V/ 1000 rpm approximately.
– Calibrated dials for reference and output position: resolution 10
– μP based waveform capture card.
– Literature and patch cords included.
– Built-in 3 ½ digit DVM for signal measurements.
– Built-in step signal and IC regulated power supplies for electronic circuit.
– Servo-potentiometer with full 3600 rotation.
– Separate unit for motor in a see-through cabinet.
– Detailed literature with sample results.
– Built-in regulated internal power supply.
– Supporting literature and patch cords included.
– Position control of a 12V, 1A d.c. gear motor (50rpm)

Model PCT 020-14: Sci-tech AC POSITION CONTROL TRAINER

Features
– 2-phase servomotor 12V/ phase, 50Hz, 10W.
– Power amplifier.
– Servo potentiometer type error detector.
– In-built 10.00V (rms) panel meter.
– μP based waveform capture card.
– Detailed literature with sample results.
– Built-in regulated internal power supply.
– Supporting literature and patch cords included.