MET 38200 - Controls And Instrumentation For Automation

Prerequisite(s): ECET 15201 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR ECET 21400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR ECET 21401 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-

Credit Hours: 3.00. Study of the procedures and techniques essential to industrial measurement and transmission of data is provided in the areas of microprocessor control, process control, and automated testing. Concepts of hysteresis, repeatability, weighted signals, span, suppression, range, and closed loop control are emphasized. Typically offered Spring.
Course Learning Outcomes
1. Evaluate and select sensors for a given application based on relevant specifications.2. Select a data acquisition system based on the requirements of a given application.3. Explain how process gain, dead band, and lag affect the performance of a closed loop control system.4. Tune a closed loop PID controller.

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