Universal Process Control Trainer | Prozessi PX 29A
The Universal Process Control Trainer Prozessi PX 29A is a modular trainer for PLC, SCADA, and advanced process control. This universal process control trainer integrates temperature, flow, level, and pressure processes with a 3 kW heater, pneumatic control valves, PLC control, and SCADA supervision for over 25 experimental setups.
The Universal Process Control Trainer Prozessi PX 29A is a modular industrial process control training system for PLC programming, SCADA, process instrumentation, and advanced process control. This universal process control trainer integrates temperature, flow, level, and pressure processes on one platform.
Product Overview
The PX 29A universal process control trainer studies manual and automatic control, single-loop and multi-loop control, cascade, feedforward, ratio, and MIMO control. Temperature, flow, level, and pressure processes run on one workbench. A 3 kW heating tank, centrifugal pump, and VFD-driven diaphragm pump supply process fluid. Pneumatic control valves with I/P converters and electronic positioners regulate flow. PLC-based control and integrated SCADA supervise the process. Over 25 configurable experimental setups are available.
Universal Process Control Trainer Prozessi PX 29A — Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Control System | Industrial PLC / Hybrid Process Controller |
| Process Variables | Temperature, flow, level, pressure |
| Temperature Sensor | PT100 RTD, 0 to 100°C |
| Flow Transmitter | DP, 0 to 200 mmH₂O |
| Level DP Transmitter | 0 to 500 mmH₂O |
| Level GPT Transmitter | 0 to 600 mmH₂O |
| Pressure Transmitter | GPT, 0 to 2.5 bar |
| Valve Position Feedback | Electronic 4 to 20 mA |
| Control Valves | Pneumatic, 1/2″, 3 to 15 psig |
| I/P Converters | 4 to 20 mA to 3 to 15 psig |
| Diaphragm Pump | 200 LPH, VFD driven |
| Air Compressor | 1 HP, 3.8 CFM, 10 kg/cm² |
| Receiver Tank | 45 L |
| Heater | 3 kW |
| Rotameter | 40 to 400 LPH |
| Communication | RS232, RS485, Ethernet |
| Overall Dimensions | 1150 x 800 x 1900 mm |
Technical Data
Process Equipment:
- Heating tank with 3 kW electrical heater
- Level measurement tank
- Pressure process tank
- Centrifugal pump
- VFD-driven diaphragm pump, 200 LPH
- Pneumatic control valves with electronic positioners
- I/P converters and solenoid valves
- Air compressor with 45 L receiver tank
- Rotameter, orifice meter, and Venturi meter
- Modular patch board
- Industrial control panel
Instrumentation:
- PT100 RTD temperature sensors and transmitters
- DP flow transmitter, 0 to 200 mmH₂O
- DP and GPT level transmitters
- GPT pressure transmitter, 0 to 2.5 bar
Communication:
- RS232, RS485, and Ethernet
Key Features
- PLC-Based Control: Industrial PLC with student-accessible programming
- Ladder Logic and Function Block: Programming in both languages
- Integrated SCADA: Real-time visualization, alarms, trending, and data export
- Multi-Process Training: Temperature, flow, level, and pressure on one platform
- Control Strategies: Single-loop, multi-loop, cascade, feedforward, ratio, and MIMO control
- VFD Pump Control: Variable-speed diaphragm pump drive
- Modular Patch Board: Flexible process configurations
- Over 25 Setups: Configurable experiments for laboratory training
Experiments
Instrumentation and Control:
- Study of I/P converter calibration and characteristics
- Study of differential pressure transmitter response
- Study of control valve characteristics
- Study of valve positioner operation and tuning
- Rotameter calibration
- Orifice meter coefficient of discharge
- Venturi meter coefficient of discharge
Process Control:
- Temperature control of direct heating process
- Flow control of pump and process outlet
- Level control by inlet and outlet flow manipulation
- Pressure control of closed tanks
- Interacting and non-interacting system step response
- Cascade control of level and flow
- Cascade control of temperature and flow
- Cascade control of level and pressure
- Feedforward control
- Feedforward and feedback control
- Ratio control of flows
- Three-element control
- MIMO pressure and level control
PLC and SCADA:
- PLC-based process control
- PLC programming and I/O configuration
- PLC-based pump, level, temperature, and pressure/flow control
- SCADA-based process monitoring and data logging
- Alarm and interlock configuration
- Process abnormal-condition simulation
- Process control troubleshooting
Control Strategies
On-off, proportional, PI, and PID control. Single-loop, multi-loop, cascade, feedforward, feedforward with feedback, ratio, three-element, and MIMO control. Manual and automatic tuning, open-loop and closed-loop tuning, and Bode plot stability analysis.
Construction and Design
The system is a modular training workbench with dedicated sections for process control, instrumentation, pumping, heating, pneumatic control, and PLC/SCADA operation. A modular patch board gives access to process signals and control points, allowing different configurations to be built for laboratory training.
Software
PLC programming software, function block development, hybrid control designer, SCADA supervisory software, real-time trend visualization, data logging, data export, manual and automatic tuning, and control strategy configuration.
Scope of Delivery
- Complete process control workbench
- PLC / process controller
- Process tanks and heating tank with heater
- Temperature, flow, level, and pressure sensors and transmitters
- Pneumatic control valves, valve positioners, and I/P converters
- Centrifugal pump and VFD-driven diaphragm pump
- Air compressor
- Rotameter, orifice meter, and Venturi meter
- Solenoid valves
- Patch board and control panel
- PLC programming software and SCADA software
- Interconnecting piping and electrical cabling
- User manual and experiment manual
Optional Accessories
- Heat exchanger training module
- Additional process control modules
- Additional PLC I/O modules
- Extended patch board
- Additional I/P converter modules
- Additional control valves
- Advanced data logging package
- Additional process instrumentation
- Fault simulation module
- Additional SCADA/HMI workstation
Q: What does the Universal Process Control Trainer Prozessi PX 29A teach?
A: It teaches PLC programming, SCADA supervision, process instrumentation, and control strategies including single-loop, multi-loop, cascade, feedforward, ratio, and MIMO control.
Q: Which process variables can be studied on the PX 29A?
A: Temperature, flow, level, and pressure are measured and controlled on one training platform.
Q: Which programming languages are supported?
A: Students can program the PLC in Ladder Logic and Function Block.
Q: What communication interfaces does the PX 29A provide?
A: RS232, RS485, and Ethernet are provided.
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