The Control workstations offer you a wide selection of training options ranging from simple open loop control tasks to closed loop PID feedback control of various systems. They provide optimum support for your lessons on open-/closed loop control systems.

Different type of workstations are available suiting your needs individually. The PAB type is always the basic model for experiments solely with open loop control. Expanding the PAB system with the options available allows you to conduct a wide variety of additional experiments relating to closed loop control systems.

All of the available options can be found on the "Accessories" tab. Configure your individual system by adding the desired options to the basic equipment.

All signals (0/2..10 V DC and 24 V DC) are available via 4 mm test sockets on the operator panel of the systems. The fill level is recorded using a float switch or a pressure switch. The fill level can be changed by controlling three pumps and/or valves.

The switches and buttons on the control panel can be used in a flexible way to operate the system. Signal lights allow faults and process statuses to be displayed. The workstations can be operated using commercially available controllers, provided they have the appropriate in- and outputs. Alternatively, and perfectly matched with the educational purpose, the workstation can be used together with the software WinErs Lab or the software LC2030 process automation training. By using one of the two programs you do receive a complete process control system with visualisation. The LC2030 process automation training software also offers the possibility to work offline, without having the real system connected, by providing an equivalent simulated workstation within the software.

The documentation contains several tasks with sample solutions.

1. Workstation

2. test lead set

3. I/O interface ADIOS

4. PC with WinErs, GRAFCET Lab or LC2030 process automation training software

Design and functional principle of process automation systems

• Digital and analogue signal processing

• Sensors and actuators in process automation

• Functional principle and programming of (computer-based) control systems and open-/closed loop control systems

• Functional principle of integrated guidance systems

• Handling of human machine interfaces, process visualisation

• Describing processes and system components

• Selecting suitable controls for process automation systems

• Controlling process automation systems

• Programming process automation systems and control systems

• Commissioning automated systems

• Troubleshooting and fault analysis in control systems

• Presenting measured data in tables and graphics

• Optimising process automation systems

• Becoming familiar with control types (2-position, P-, I-, D-controls and combinations of these)

• Control adjustment procedures

• Becoming familiar with as well as analysing and optimising controlled systems and control parameters

• Parameters (process variables) and functional principle of control circuits

• Running, monitoring and optimising automated processes

• Calculating and influencing process data while conducting the process

• Dimensions (WxDxH): 550 x 450 x 750 mm
• Container contents: 2 x approx. 8 l
• Weight: approx. 30 kg

• Control workstation PAB
• Food colouring (to colour the water in the test containers)
• Drainage hose
• Instructions
• Mains cable