The unit shall perform the following experiments and investigations:
 Learning Objectives / Experiments

•  Components of a control loop 
•  Operation and parameterisation of an industrial controller
•  Comparison of various controller types
•  P, PD, PI and PID controllers
•  Two -point controller 
•  Layout of control loops 
•  Open control loop 
•  Closed control loop 
•  Disturbance feedforward control Specification

 [1]   Investigation of a temperature control loop 
 [2]   Control loop components on panels allowing for variation in installation in frame
 [3]   Soldering iron as controlled system
 [4]   Power controller as actuator
 [5]   Parameterisable digital industrial controller
 [6]   Thermocouple type K as temperature sensor 2 25 | P a g e Mechatronics Lab_2022 
 [7]   Transducer for thermocouple with digital temperature display
 [8]   Bar display for manipulating variable 
 [9]   2 metal plates with differing thermal conductivities for disturbance generation 
[10]   Line recorder 
Technical Data Soldering iron power output: 16W Controller 

•  Input signals: 0/4...20mA and 0...10V
•  Output signals: 0...20mA P, PI or PID controller 2
•  Point controller Power controller
•  Output power: 0...16W 
•  Input signal: 0...20mA Thermocouple and transducer 
•  Measuring range: 0...400°C 
•  Output signal: 0...10VDC 2 metal plates for disturbance generation
•  Stainless steel
•  Copper Recorder module 
•  3 channels
•  Measuring range: 0...20mA 
•  Chart width: 100mm 
•  Feed rate: 0...3600mm/h, stepped 230V, 50Hz, 1 phase 230V, 60Hz, 1 phase 120V, 60Hz, 1 phase UL/CSA optional Dimensions and Weight LxWxH: 800x500x840mm Weight: approx. 38kg