Prefix, Number and Name of Course: ENT462, Control Technology II

Credit Hours: 3

In Class Instructional Hours: 2	Labs: 3	Field Work (Homework): 4

Catalog Description:

Prerequisite: ENT461

Study of frequency-response techniques (Bode and Nichols) for closed-loop systems. Introductions to PLCs, fuzzy logic control, digital control, ideal operational amplifiers, and LabView programming. Capstone magnetic-levitation project integrates all control-system topics and electronics experiences. An optional writing-intensive component (ENT462W) is also available. Required for electrical engineering technology majors.

Reason for Addition or Revision:

Revision of course content reflects recent electrical engineering technology developments and current trends.

Student Learning Outcomes. Students will:	Content Reference:	Assessment:
1. compute control-system performance and stability measures using their mathematics, calculator, computer, and engineering skills	I,II,III,IV,V	Computer-graded unique-individual homework
2. apply problem-solving techniques and skills developed throughout the program by a series of hands-on experiences and prepare industry-level written and oral reports of results	VI,VII,VIII	Graded laboratory reports
3. use standard instrumentation in the field of electrical engineering technology to perform measurements	VIII	Oral individual-presentation/demonstration
4. demonstrate analytical, design, and computer skills necessary for an electrical engineering technologist and understand the importance for lifelong study to maintain technical currency and to succeed as citizens in the rapidly changing world technology to perform measurements	I-VIII	Graded homework, laboratory reports, oral presentations, and individual hands-on demonstrations
5. explore the role and limitations of technology in enhancing the quality of life of the world's citizens and for responsible application of technology	IX	Written professional reports

Course Content:

1. Control System Frequency Response
   1. Closed loop gain and phase margins
   2. Bode magnitude and phase plots
   3. Nichols plots
   4. Bandwidth
   5. Resonant frequency
   6. Asymptotic Bode plots
   7. Application to system project design
2. Control system design techniques
   1. Root locus
   2. Frequency response
   3. State space
   4. PID tuning
3. Introduction to digital control systems
   1. Modeling the digital computer
   2. z-transform
   3. transfer functions
   4. Block diagram reductions
   5. Stability
   6. Steady-state errors
   7. Gain design on the z-plane
4. Introduction to fuzzy logic
   1. Crisp input/output signals and fuzzy control logic
   2. Membership functions
   3. Fuzzification and Defuzzification
   4. Tuning and system enhancement
5. Ideal OpAmp Fundamentals
   1. Transfer Functions
   2. Hardware implementations
   3. Practical limitations
   4. Application to system project design
6. Introduction to PLCs
   1. Relay ladder logic
   2. PLC ladder logic
   3. Basic PLC programming commands
   4. PLC components: power supply, CPU, and input/output modules
7. LabView programming
   1. Controls and Indicators
   2. Front panel and block diagram
   3. DAC assistants
   4. Data types
   5. Inputs from external hardware
   6. Outputs to external hardware
   7. Modifying existing VIs
8. Capstone magnetic levitation project
   1. Circuit breadboarding
   2. Control system implementation
   3. Magnetic levitation hardware adjustment and tuning
   4. Analog op-amp controller replaced by computer running a LabView program
9. ENT462W, a writing-intensive option
   1. Written report
   2. Professional memorandum
   3. Grammar and composition
   4. Responsible application of technology and global responsibility

Resources:

Classic Scholarship in the Field:

Dorf, R.C. & Bishop, R.H. (1982). Laplace Transforms and Control Systems Theory for Technology. New York: John Wiley & Sons.

Frederiksen, T.M. (1984). Intuitive IC OP Amps. Santa Clara, CA: National Semiconductor Corp.

Horowitz, P. & Hill, W. (1989). The Art of Electronics (2^nd ed.) New York: Cambridge University Press.

Houpis, C.H. & Lamont, G.B. (1985). Digital Control Systems--Theory, Hardware, Software. (4^th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill. New York: McGraw Hill.

Current Scholarship in the Field:

Bateson, R.N. (1996). Introduction to Control System Technology. (5^th ed.). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall.

Bishop, R.H. (1999). Learning with LabVIEW . Menlo Park, CA: Addison Wesley Longman.

Bishop, R.H. (1997). Modern Control Systems Analysis && Design - Using MATLAB & Simulink . Menlo Park, CA: Addison Wesley Longman.

Coughlin, R & Driscoll, F. (2001). Operational Amplifiers and Linear Integrated Circuits, . (6^th ed.). NJ: Prentice Hall.

Clayton, G. & Winder, S. (2000). Operational Amplifiers . (4^th ed.). Oxford, Boston: Newnes.

Djaferis, T.E. (1998). Automatic Control - The Power of Feedback Using MATLAB . Boston, MA: PWS Publishing.

Dorf, R.C. (1995). The Engineering Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press.

Dorf, R.C. & Svoboda, J.A. (1996). Introduction to electric circuits . (3^rd ed.). New York: John Wiley & Sons.

Etter, D.M. (1997). Engineering Problem Solving with MATLAB . (2^ed ed.). NJ: Prentice Hall.

Feng, G. & Lozano, R. (1999). Adaptive Control Systems . Oxford, Boston: Newnes.

Goody, R.W (1996). Pspice for Windows, Volume I, Operational Amplifiers and Digital Circuits. NJ: Prentice-Hall.

Goody, R.W (1996). Pspice for Windows, Volume II, Operational Amplifiers and Digital Circuits. NJ: Prentice-Hall.

Goody, R.W. (1998). MicroSim Pspice for Windows, A Circuit Simulation Primer. (3^rd ed.). NJ: Prentice-Hall.

Goody, R.W. (2001). ORCAD PSpice for Windows Volume II: Devices, Circuits, and Operational Amplifiers . (3^rd ed.). NJ: Prentice Hall.

Grimble, M.J. (2000). Industrial Control System Design . NY: John Wiley & Sons.

Hanselman, D.C. (1997). The student edition of MATLAB: version 5, user's guide . NJ: Prentice Hall

Kamen, E.W. (1999). Industrial Controls and Manufacturing . Orlando, FL: Harcort Brace.

Kilian, C.T. (1996). Modern Control Theory - Components and Systems. Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN: West Pub.

Levine, W.W. (1995). The Control Handbook. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press.

Martin, F.G. (2001). Robotic Explorations . NJ: Prentice Hall

The MathWorks, Inc. (2000). Using MATLAB - Version 6 . Natick, MA: The MathWorks, Inc.

The MathWorks, Inc. (2000). Using MATLAB Graphics - Version 6 . Natick, MA: The MathWorks, Inc.

Nise, N.S. (2004). Control Systems Engineering. (4^th ed.). New York: John Wiley & Sons.

Ogata, K. (1997). Control Engineering . 3^rd ed.). Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall.

Ozbay, H. (2000). Introduction to Feedback Control Theory . NY: CRC Press.

Palm III, W.J. (1998). Introduction to MATLAB for Engineers . Boston, MA: WCB, McGraw-Hill.

Parr, E.A. (1998) Industrial Control Handbook . Oxford, Boston: Newnes.

Pratap, Rudra. (1999) Getting Started with MATLAB 5, A Quick Introduction for Scientists and Engineers. New York: Oxford University Press.

Shinners, S.M. (1998). Modern Control System Theory And Design. (2^nd ed.). New York: John Wiley & Sons.

Sjoberg, A. & Part-Enander, E. (1999). The MATLAB 5 Handbook . Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley

Periodicals:

1. IEEE Spectrum
2. IEEE Control Systems Magazine
3. IEEE Industry Applications
4. IEEE Instrumentation and Measurement
5. IEEE Robotics Automation
6. IEEE Spectrum

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