Flow Control Trainer | NexuMation 65
The Flow Control Trainer NexuMation 65 is an educational board with a 5 Liter approx. vessel and sensors and actuators for flow. This flow control trainer has an IR-Opflow direct reading flow sensor rated 8000 pulses/l, a 10 l/min water circulation pump, and ON/OFF and PID control circuits. Sensors, drivers, control circuits, and protection circuits are installed. Fixed supply is +15V -15V. Optional digital PID controller with data acquisition and PLC unit are available.
The Flow Control Trainer NexuMation 65 contains an educational board with a vessel and a set of sensors and actuators for flow. This flow control trainer includes a control module with interface circuits and ON/OFF, proportional, integral and derivative (PID) control circuits.
Product Overview
The flow control trainer contains an educational board with a vessel. A set of sensors and actuators for flow is fitted on the board.
A control module contains the interface circuits for the sensors and the actuators. It also contains the ON/OFF and proportional integral and derivative control circuits (PID).
Sensors, control circuits, drivers, and protection circuits are installed. The user can control the flow of liquid manually through ON/OFF control. The user can also use a software PID control algorithm.
PID parameters are controllable and graph plotting is available.
Flow Control Trainer NexuMation 65: Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Fixed Supply DC | +15V -15V |
| Vessel | 5 Liter approx. |
| Water Circulation Pump | 10 l/min |
| Piping | Plastic |
| Flow Sensor | Direct Reading, IR-Opflow, 8000 pulses/l |
| Valves | Manual, Motor Driven |
| Flow Sensor Interface | F/V Converter and DC Amplifier with Offset and Gain Control |
| ON/OFF Control | Comparator with Hysteresis Control |
| Analog Source | 0 ~ +10V, 0 ~ ±10V |
| PID Controller | Proportional Integral & Differential Control with Feedback |
| Pump Driver | DC to PWM Driver with DC Level Offset Control |
| Motor Valve Driver | 10V ON/OFF Control |
Programmable Logic Controller Unit: Technical Data
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Digital Inputs | 14 X 24V DC (Source/Sink) |
| Digital Outputs | 10 X 24V DC (Source) |
| Analog Inputs | 2 X Voltage Type |
| Analog Outputs | 2 X Voltage Type |
| Program Memory | 125KB |
| Programming Language | Ladder, STL & FBD |
Key Features
- Application: flow control trainer for flow measurement and control experiments
- Sensors: installed on-board
- Control Circuits: installed
- Drivers: installed
- Protection Circuits: installed
- Vessel: 5 Liter approx.
- Pump: 10 l/min
- Flow Sensor: IR-Opflow, direct reading, 8000 pulses/l
- Control Modes: ON/OFF and PID
- PID Parameters: controllable, graph plotting available
Experiments Included
- Study of the Flow Sensor
- Study of the Characteristics of the Pump and of the Motorized Valve
- Study of the characteristics of the static process and of the time constants
- P, PI, PD and PID Closed Loop Control of the Flow
Construction and Design
The Flow Control Trainer NexuMation 65 has an educational board with a vessel. The vessel is approx. 5 Liter. Plastic piping connects the circuit.
A water circulation pump delivers 10 l/min. The flow sensor is an IR-Opflow, direct reading type rated at 8000 pulses/l. The valves are manual and motor driven.
The flow control trainer has a flow sensor interface with an F/V converter and DC amplifier. It has offset and gain control. The pump driver is a DC to PWM driver with DC level offset control. The motor valve driver provides 10V ON/OFF control.
A fixed DC supply of +15V and -15V powers the trainer.
Software
- Digital PID Controller with Data Acquisition Unit / Interface Software (Optional)
- PID parameters controllable, graph plotting available
Scope of Delivery
- Educational board with vessel
- Control module
- Power Cords
- 2mm Patch Cords
- Experimental Manual
Optional Accessories
- Digital PID Controller with Data Acquisition Unit / Interface Software
- Programmable Logic Controller Unit
Q1. What does the flow control trainer contain?
It contains an educational board with a vessel, sensors and actuators for flow, and a control module with ON/OFF and PID control circuits.
Q2. How can the flow be controlled?
Manually through ON/OFF control, or through a software PID control algorithm.
Q3. Which closed loop experiments are included?
P, PI, PD and PID closed loop control of the flow.
Q4. What flow sensor and pump are used?
The flow sensor is an IR-Opflow, direct reading type rated at 8000 pulses/l. The water circulation pump is rated 10 l/min.
Q5. Is a PLC available with the flow control trainer?
Yes, as an optional Programmable Logic Controller Unit. It has 14 digital inputs, 10 digital outputs, 2 analog inputs, 2 analog outputs and 125KB program memory.
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