EEL4657L:Linear Controls Laboratory
Fall2009
The
laboratory is best suited for students who have taken the course EEL
4657,"Linear Control Systems," in an earlier semester. However, the
lab can also be taken concurrently with EEL 4657.
The
laboratory will start during the third week of classes. The first lab is on
Tuesday, 9/8, 2009. For further questions about the laboratory, please contact
Mr. Jung E. Son at son1003@ufl.edu
Instructor:
Dr. J. Hammer
Office:
Office Hours: MWF 3:50-4:30PM
email: hammer@mst.ufl.edu
TAs:
Jung E. Son
Office:
Office Hours: M 3:00-3:50, RF 1:55-2:45
email:son1003@ufl.edu
William Rowe
Office:
Office Hours: T 3:00-3:50, WR 11:45-12:35
email:wrowe001@ufl.edu
Course Objective and Overview:
In this laboratory, we investigate some practical aspects
of applying automatic control techniques to improve the performance of
dynamical systems. We also introduce computer software to help design and
analyze control systems.
Prerequisites:
EEL4657 Linear Control (can also be taken as co-requisite).
Some computer programming experience is assumed. The digital control portion of
the course is self-contained.
Textbook:
H. Latchman, Jung Eun Son, Kartikeya
Tripathi,"Control Systems Analysis and Design – A Laboratory Manual and
Handbook", ISBN 0-470-08217-8, John Wiley & Sons,
May,2006.
Topics:
Introduction and Background
Introduction to Matlab, Simulink, and Lab Hardware
Performance Analysis and Experimental Determination of
DC Motor Characteristics
Further Exercises with Matlab and The Control Systems
Toolbox
Lag Compensation
Lead Compensation
State Space Analysis and Design
Introduction to Digital Control
Three Term Controller Using A DSP Board
Control of an Unstable System
Schedule:
Sect1522 M E1-E3
Sect1523 T 6-8
Sect1524 W E1-E3
Sect7103 M 9-11
Sect7243 R E1-E3
Labs start on Monday, 9/8.
Tentative schedule:
Lab1 Sept 8 - 14
Lab2 Sept 15 - 21
Lab3 Sept 22 - 28
Lab4 Sept 29 - Oct 5
Lab5 Oct 6 - 12
Lab6 Oct 13 - 19
Quiz1 Oct 26 (5:10 - 6:00 pm)
Lab7 Oct 27 - Nov 2
Lab8 Nov 3 - 9
Lab9 Nov 10 - 16
Lab10 Nov 17 - 23
Quiz2 Dec 3 (5:10 - 6:00 pm)
Course Policies:
Each lab group will consist of two members, if at all
possible. However, each student submits an individual lab report each week.
Many labs depend on the previous week's lab, so students must retain copies of
all previous lab reports for reference.
Students must prepare each lab and complete all
pre-lab assignments before coming to the lab. Assistance with pre-lab
assignments can be obtained from the TAs by attending their office hours or
contacting them by email. Pre-lab assignments are due at the beginning of the
lab period.
Missing a lab:
Students must notify their TA before the lab section,
if they must miss a lab. Missed labs must be completed before writing the lab
report (partner's data cannot be used). Make-up labs will be scheduled
individually.
Lab Report Format:
Reports must be typed (except equations and special
characters) in the following format:
//TypeEEL4657L, the Lab #, your TA and your name
here
Objective:
//Describe the purpose of the lab in one or two
sentences
Data:
//This section is for all the data you got during
the lab. Do not restate the procedure. Assume the reader is familiar with the
lab manual. Present your data in a compact, clear table or list. Be sure to use
the correct units. Describe and justify any deviations from the stated
procedure.
//You do not need to include all calculations in
the body of the report. If a result was calculated, state so and refer to an
attached calculation page at the end of the report. The calculation page may be
handwritten.
//You may include your plots here or attach them to
the back of the report. Be sure to label all figures and include axes scales
and units on all plots.
Discussion:
//Explain your results here. For example, answer
questions such as "Did the controller achieve the desired
specifications?". Be sure to answer all questions posed in all the
sections of each lab assignment.
Conclusions:
//Summarize your results here. Often, you will be
asked to compare the performance of one controller to another. This comparison
should be included in the Conclusions section.
Grade:
Each lab report has a maximal score of 10 points, and
is due one week after completion of the lab.
There will be two quizzes, one in the middle of the
semester and one at the end. The quizzes may include material from the pre-lab
assignment, lab procedure, or previous lab reports. Grading will be 70% lab reports,
10% pre-labs, and 20% quizzes.
Academic Honesty:
All students admitted to the