1. 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

2. Fort Valley, Georgia

3. What is “ Computer Based ”? Controls systems

4. What " Instrumentation "? REAL lab experiments, offered via the WEB --Experimental design --Operation of equipment --Retrieval of data

5. What is " Hands-On Operation "? Just what it says --Operation of equipment --Experimental design --Retrieval of data

6. What is " Remote Operation "? Just what it says REAL lab experiments, offered via the WEB --Operation of equipment --Experimental design --Retrieval of data

7. SYSTEM DATACONTROL USER (client) LAB SYSTEM (server)

8. Laboratory Equipment Details 2 - Stations Level Motor-generator

9. Laboratory Experiment Details System Performance Steady-State Transient Feedback Control

10. The Connections Local Accessible & friendly Remote via Internet Custom LabVIEW programs Accessible & friendly

11. Direct Connection INTERNET..... Your Computer LabCLIENTs TCP/IP

13. Web Sites www. fvsu. edu link to supplier: www. RealLabs. net

14. Vision & Plans Expanded learning opportunities R emote E ngineering A synchronous L aboratories University Partners Industry Partners

15. Vision & Plans -- Students will have access to on-line labs with a variety of experimental systems in chemical and mechanical engineering

16. 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

17. 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

18. Acknowledgements Tennessee Taxpayers National Science Foundation UTC's Center for Excellence in Computer Applications National Instruments Microsoft Corporation