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Microcomputer Control Systems

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Course Unit Code430-8743/01
Number of ECTS Credits Allocated5 ECTS credits
Type of Course Unit *Compulsory
Level of Course Unit *Second Cycle
Year of Study *First Year
Semester when the Course Unit is deliveredSummer Semester
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
Language of InstructionCzech
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites Course succeeds to compulsory courses of previous semester
Name of Lecturer(s)Personal IDName
KUH37doc. Ing. Martin Kuchař, Ph.D.
Summary
Subject increases basic knowledge of microprocessor technics. It deals with excellent knowledge of modern microcomputer control systems and design problems of each parts of microcomputer systems for applications in industrial electronics.
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
The main aim of this subject is acquisition of theoretical knowledges and practical experiences in area of microprocessor control systems, their design and application. Acquired piece of knowledge is a part of electrical engineers knowledges, that is interested in application of modern microprocessor systems in electric drives.
Course Contents
Lectures:
Requirements for microprocessor control system, block diagram of single processor and multiprocessor system, description of basic blocks.
Sensors of quantities - current sensors, voltage sensors, speed and position sensors.
Analog signal and its adjustment - amplifiers, limiters, analog memories and analog multiplexers.
Hardware solution of the microcomputer with different types of microprocessors, practical examples.
Digital processing of input signals. A/D converters, D/A converters and their practical solutions, block diagrams, circuit diagrams.
Digital processing of output signals from incremental position encoder. Block of position and speed estimation, estimation of rotation direction, multiplying of pulses, counter of pulses. Block and circuit diagrams.
Output signals processing. Board of switching pulses, block and circuit diagrams.
Communication with superior system and keyboard. Serial interface. Block diagram of communication unit.
Development resources for design of application software. Assembly of program modules, mutual relations.
Realization of program blocks for vector controlled AC drive with induction motor (IM). Principle of vector control with IM. Design of speed control structure.
Realization of software blocks for speed control structure with IM. Reading of A/D data. P, I, PI controllers. Current control.
Speed control. Block of oriented quantities calculation. Compare and vector pulse with modulation.
Digital signal processors. Transputers. Structure, properties, applications.
Programmable systems. Structure, programming. Basic applications in industrial electronics.

Exercises:
Singlechip microcomputer, 16-bit microprocessor - summary.
Adjustment of analog and digital signals for microcomputer control systems.
Development resources for design of application software. Communication with superior system.
Test No.1. - theme repetition, assignment of semester project.
Integration of program blocks into the control structure.
Test No. 2. - theme repetition.

Laboratories:
Processing of analog and digital signals - laboratory exercise.
Controllers, program blocks, measurement of transient responses - laboratory exercise.
Program blocks for electrical controlled drives - laboratory exercise.
Structure of speed control - laboratory exercise.

Projects:
Semester project - hardware and software design for microcomputer control system.
Laboratory reports.
Recommended or Required Reading
Required Reading:
Brey B.B.: The Intel microprocessors: architecture, programming and interfacing. Prentice Hall,London, 1994.
Steckhahn, A.D., Otter, J.D.: Industrial applications for microprocessors. Reston Publishing Company, 1982.
Microprocessors and microsystems. Oxford Elsevier, ISSN 01141-9331.
Horowitz, P. - Hill, W.: The Art of electronics. Cambridge University Press,1989, ISBN 0-521-37095-7.
Brandštetter, P.: Mikropočítačové řídicí systémy II. Učební texty pro kombinované a distanční studium. VŠB-TU Ostrava, 2005.
Künzel, K. - Žáček, J.: Mikroprocesorová technika. ČVUT Praha, 1996.
Brandštetter, P.: Střídavé regulační pohony - Moderní způsoby řízení . Monografie. VŠB-TU Ostrava, 1999.
Fedor, P. - Perduková, D.: Programovatelné automaty v elektrických pohonov. Monografie. TU Košice, 2001.
Brey B.B.: The Intel microprocessors: architecture, programming and interfacing. Prentice Hall,London, 1994.
Steckhahn, A.D. - Otter, J.D.: Industrial applications for microprocessors. Reston Publishing Company, 1982.
Microprocessors and microsystems. Oxford Elsevier, ISSN 01141-9331.
Recommended Reading:
Nilsson, J.W.: Electric circuits. Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, 1991, ISBN 0-201-17288-7.
Kale, C.O.: Introduction to passive, linear, and digital electronics. Reston Publishing Company, 1985, ISBN 0-8359-3263-X.
Nilsson, J.W.: Electric circuits. Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, 1991, ISBN 0-201-17288-7.
Kale, C.O.: Introduction to passive, linear, and digital electronics. Reston Publishing Company, 1985, ISBN 0-8359-3263-X.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, Tutorials, Experimental work in labs, Project work
Assesment methods and criteria
Task TitleTask TypeMaximum Number of Points
(Act. for Subtasks)
Minimum Number of Points for Task Passing
Exercises evaluation and ExaminationCredit and Examination100 (100)51
        Exercises evaluationCredit40 (40)25
                Test No. 1Written test10 5
                Test No. 2Written test10 5
                Laboratory reportsSemestral project20 10
        ExaminationExamination60 (60)20
                Written examWritten examination40 15
                Oral examOral examination20 5