Computer Based Instrumentation: Hands-On and Remote Operation Masoud Naghedolfeizi, Ph.D, Fort Valley State University Jim Henry, Ph.D., P.E. University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Southeastern Section ASEE, 2001 Charleston, SC
Fort Valley, Georgia
What is “ Computer Based ”? Controls systems
What " Instrumentation "? REAL lab experiments, offered via the WEB --Experimental design --Operation of equipment --Retrieval of data
What is " Hands-On Operation "? Just what it says --Operation of equipment --Experimental design --Retrieval of data
What is " Remote Operation "? Just what it says REAL lab experiments, offered via the WEB --Operation of equipment --Experimental design --Retrieval of data
SYSTEM DATACONTROL USER (client) LAB SYSTEM (server)
Laboratory Equipment Details 2 - Stations Level Motor-generator
Laboratory Experiment Details System Performance Steady-State Transient Feedback Control
The Connections Local Accessible & friendly Remote via Internet Custom LabVIEW programs Accessible & friendly
Direct Connection INTERNET..... Your Computer LabCLIENTs TCP/IP
Web Sites www. fvsu. edu link to supplier: www. RealLabs. net
Vision & Plans Expanded learning opportunities R emote E ngineering A synchronous L aboratories University Partners Industry Partners
Vision & Plans -- Students will have access to on-line labs with a variety of experimental systems in chemical and mechanical engineering
Vision & Plans -- Students will be able to easily design and conduct experiments from home, dorm, computer lab or office -- Students will be able to compare local lab experimental results with on-line lab results
Vision & Plans -- Faculty will have materials to implement remote laboratory experiments in their own institutions -- Faculty will have more diverse laboratory offerings -- Faculty will be able to easily use on-line labs in classroom demonstrations
Acknowledgements Tennessee Taxpayers National Science Foundation UTC's Center for Excellence in Computer Applications National Instruments Microsoft Corporation