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ME/ECE 577 Automatic Controls Laboratory
ALTERNATING SUMMERS
Available Summer 2009
3 graduate credits
Instructor: Professor Robert D. Lorenz
Phone: 608/262-5343
E-mail: lorenz@engr.wisc.edu
Course objective:
To provide experience, breadth and depth in designing, constructing
and debugging real-time control systems, emphasizing understanding the
use and limits of theoretical control design tools in practical
environments.
Course description:
Mini-lab projects cover system identification using frequency domain
testing methodologies; hardware closed-loop controller implementation
using classical and state variable techniques for current loops and
motion control; computer control interfacing and time domain
(z-transform) systems identification methodologies; computer
closed-loop controller implementation of classical and state variable
motion control, including state command feed forward and acceleration
observers; PLC-based, modern (structured) and classical methods for
sequential logic design.
Prerequisite:
Rigorous courses (ME 547 and ME 746) in classical control theory, discrete time control theory, and dynamics.
Homework:
Report for each lab.
Computer language:
C or PASCAL high-level languages. Assembler experience desirable.
Computer requirements:
Access to PC, Macintosh or workstation with math package and graphics
monitor; printer dump and MATLAB, Matrix-X or MATHCAD are recommended.
Visit this webpage for information about software availability: Tethered Software at Computer-aided Engineering.
A student version of MATLAB is available for purchase.
Contact the Credit Courses at a Distance for details.
Textbook:
None.
Course notes:
In-class handouts.
Projects:
Pre-recorded pre-lab lectures should be viewed prior to each lab. Daily
lectures will discuss post-lab issues and will not repeat pre-lab
lecture material.
