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Modern Process Control

Level Process Control
Pressure Control System
Temperature Process Control
Flow Control System
The Process Control training system from Matrix, is an innovative way of studying this commonly taught engineering subject. Controlled, portable and safe, these kits allow students to effectively investigate the principles of industrial process control, using independent Temperature, Pressure, Flow and Level based training systems.
The system is equipped with a common controller for all applications and the advanced 16bit dsPIC processor operating system is generously equipped with USB, WiFi, Bluetooth and LAN communication.
For each of the process control systems, data can be collected and viewed on the internal graph or saved to a file for later analysis and comes ready to plug in with 110-240V operation.
Full documentation is supplied with each of the units, including a manual for the equipment and a full curriculum workbook, which guides students through the use of Process control systems and the Control function. Each curriculum comes with hours of learning, workbooks and tutor’s notes. Transfer functions can be studied using MATLAB or equivalent software.

System Benefits

  • Rugged metal work which stands up to an educational setting
  • USB, WiFi, Bluetooth and LAN connections
  • Full free curriculum
  • Remote connection capability
  • Three different software options
  • MATLAB / Lab view compatibility
  • Small footprint, allows for easy classroom learning and storage
 
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LEVEL

The Level system consists of a reservoir water tank, a variable speed pump, a pressure-based level sensor, and clear process vessel with a scale. A proportional valve provides the process vessel drain. An overflow pipe in the process vessel prevents it from being overfilled and the system allows students to adjust the pump speed and valve opening.
INCLUDES
• 4mm x 1.5mm Wall clear PVC tube (300mm)
• UK head for 24V PSU
• 24V PSU 60w 2.5A
• Level process control system assembly
• Barley pot for process control
• USB lead
Order code - CT5971 / CT5971EU / CT5971USA
Level Process Control System
 

FLOW

The Flow system consists of a water tank, variable speed pump, a turbine type flow sensor, an electrically operated proportional valve and a variable area flow meter (rotameter). This allows students to adjust the flow rate via the pump speed and the valve opening to develop PID based control system.
INCLUDES
• 4mm x 1.5mm Wall clear PVC tube (300mm)
• UK head for 24V PSU
• 24V PSU 60w 2.5A
• Flow process control assembly
• Barley pot for process control
• USB lead
Order code - CT0673 / CT0673EU / CT0673USA
Flow Process Control System
 

TEMPERATURE

The temperature process control system includes a heated plate within a duct. Two thermocouples connect to the controller and an external meter to allow students to check and calibrate the controller input. A fan at one end of the duct blows the ambient air over the block, to change the control conditions and provide a disturbance to the system. The system allows students to adjust the heater power and the air flow rate to develop a PID based control system then adjust these parameters to achieve the required time/temperature change profile for the system in response to step changes in the system requirements.
INCLUDES
• UK head for 24V PSU
• 24V PSU 60w 2.5A
• Temperature process control system
• USB lead
Order code - CT1491 / CT1491EU / CT1491USA
Temperature Process Control System
 

PRESSURE

The Pressure system consists of a variable speed reciprocating air pump (compressor), the speed of which can be adjusted by students, a pressure vessel and an outflow system. The outflow system allows the air to escape via either a manually operated needle valve - providing an ongoing outflow, or via a solenoid valve and second needle valve - providing a step change in outflow. The vessel pressure is measured by a Bourdon type mechanical gauge along with a pressure sensor. The Bourdon gauge provides a visual indication of the pressure in the vessel and a means for students to check and calibrate the controller input from the pressure sensor.
INCLUDES
• UK head for 24V PSU
• 24V PSU 60w 2.5A
• Pressure process control system
• USB lead
Order code - CT1733 / CT1733EU / CT1733USA
Pressure Process Control System
 

MOTOR CONTROL

Servo-Pendulum

We also provide a solution for motor control training, a configuration very different to the Flow, Level, Temperature and Pressure systems, which have a motor or pump that only drives one way. Instead, we use transistors as switches to control the direction of current in a motor. Students’ can then study the speed and position of a motor with one set of training equipment.
INCLUDES
• UK head for 24V PSU
• 24V PSU 60w 2.5A
• Servo Pendulum motor control system
• USB lead
Order code - CT9513 / CT9513EU / CT9513USA
Motor Control System