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EE323|2015Digital Control Systems

COURSE OUTLINE

1. SEMESTER/YEAR OF STUDY: 2/3

2. MODE OF DELIVERY: Face-to-Face

3. PRE-REQUISITES: EE312

4. COURSE CO-ORDINATOR: Dr. Praneel Chand (contact details given below)

5.

TEACHING TEAM:

Lecturers: Dr. Praneel Chand (14 weeks)

Dr. Praneel Chand

Course Co-ordinator & Instructor for EE323

Senior Lecturer in Electronics Engineering

Office:Engineering A-Block

Ph. Extn:32776

email:[email protected]

Consultation Hours:

Tues: 3-4 pm, Wed: 2-3 pm, Fri: 2-3 pm

Lab Demonstrator: Rahul Kumar (Teaching Assistant)

Lab Technician: Binal Raj

6. LECTURE TIMES & VENUE:

3 hours Lectures, 1 hour Tutorial and 3 hours Labs

Lectures Tutorials Labs

Day Monday Tuesday Friday Monday Wednesday Tuesday Tuesday Tuesday Wednesday

Time 8am

9am

8am

9am

8am

9am

12pm

1pm

9am-10am 3pm-

4pm

1pm 4

pm

4pm

7pm

1pm 4pm

Venue 014-028 014-025 014-

025

014-113 003-002 014-113 009-127 009-127 009-127

7. EMERGENCY CONTACTS: Dr. Mansour Assaf ([email protected])

8.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course builds on analogue control system analysis and design. It covers the principles of sampled
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data systems and the digital implementation of controllers and compensators as well as the

techniques needed to interface a plant or process to a digital computer based controller. Topics to be

covered include fundamentals of digital control, classical control analysis and design, and state space

analysis and design. It establishes a foundation for advanced digital control systems.

9. COURSE CONTENT

TOPIC

1 Introduction to Digital Control

Functional block diagram of digital control systems

Review of Sampling - signal samplers, sampled signal

spectrum and effects of sampling rates

Review of quantization and quantization errors

Signal reconstruction - zero order hold (ZOH) circuits

2 Mathematical Modelling (z Transforms)

Time and frequency domain representation of digitalsystems

z-transforms and transfer functions

Inverse z-transforms

Difference equations

3 System Performance & Specifications

s-plane and z-plane relationship

Stability in the z-plane and Jury stability test

Time domain specifications of digital systems and steady

state error analysis

Frequency response of digital systems

4 Emulation Design - Digital Controller Design Based on

Continuous Controllers

Digital controller design via emulation techniques -

difference equation approximation, matched pole-zero

method, bilinear transformation, ZOH approximation, and

impulse invariant approximation

5 Direct Digital Design

Direct digital controller design via frequency response & z-

plane root locus

6 Introduction to State-Space Representations

Concept of state variable models

State space modelling of physical systems

Computing transfer function from state space models,

finding eigenvalues

7 State Space Representation Analysis

State space representation in controllable, observable, and

diagonal canonical forms

Controllability and observability of a system State-space similarity transformations

State transition matrices


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8 State-Space Design

State feedback controllers

State estimators (observers)

State compensators: combined state feedback and

estimator


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10. LEARNING OUTCOMES

On successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

1. Develop mathematical models of digital control systems.

2. Analyse mathematically modelled and physical digital control systems using first principles

of mathematics and engineering sciences and modern tools.3. Design and test digital controllers and compensators for modelled and physical systems

using first principles of mathematics and engineering sciences and modern tools.

4. Function as an individual, and as a member or leader of a team.

5. Produce written reports and oral presentations of practical work.

6. Apply project management techniques to the planning and execution of future work.

The following table demonstrates the alignment of the above learning outcomes to appropriate

activities and assessments:

Course Learning Outcome IPENZ GraduateAttributes

(State the appropriateGAs as per pp 6-13 ofRequirements forAccreditation orRecognition ofEngineering EducationProgrammes ACC 02)

Associated Activities AssessmentTechnique

1. Develop mathematical

models of digital controlsystems

WA1, WA2 Lectures, Tutorials, Labs,Project work

Tests, Tutorialquestions, Labs,

Mini-project,Examination

2.

Analyse mathematically

modelled and physical

digital control systems

using first principles of

mathematics and

engineering sciences and

modern tools

WA1, WA2, WA5 Lectures, Tutorials,MATLAB exercises, Labs,Project work

Tests, Tutorialquestions, Labs,Mini-project,Examination

3.

Design and test digitalcontrollers and

compensators for

modelled and physical

systems using first

principles of

mathematics and

engineering sciences and

modern tools

WA1, WA2, WA3, WA5 Lectures, Tutorials,MATLAB exercises, Labs,Project work

Tests, Tutorialquestions, Labs,Mini-project,Examination

4.

Function as an individual,

and as a member orleader of a team

WA9 Labs, Project work Labs, Mini-project


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5. Produce written reports

and oral presentations of

practical work

WA10 Labs, Project work Labs, Mini-project

6.

Apply project

management techniques

to the planning and

execution of future work

WA11 Project work Mini-project

11.TEXTBOOK AND COURSE MATERIALS

Prescribed Texts:1. The core prescribed text is:

C. Phillips, J. Parr, Feedback Control Systems, 5th

ed.,Pearson, 2011. (ISBN-

13: 978-0-13-247879-3) (Available at USP Book Centre)

Reference and Supplementary Texts:

1. Nise, N S. Control Systems Engineering 5th

ed., Wiley, 2008. (ISBN-13: 978-0471-79475-2)

* Lectures materials will be available via Moodle for all topics.

12.IMPORTANT DATES

Activity Week Date Time Room

Test 1 7 Tue 01/09/2015 8am 014-025

Mini Project Given 8 Tue 15/09/2015 -

Wed 16/09/2015

Lab session 009-127

Test 2 13 Tue 20/10/2015 8am 014-025


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Mini Project

Assessment

14 Tue 27/10/2015 -

Wed 28/10/2015

Lab session 009-127

13. TUTORIALS

Attendance in tutorials is mandatory. Students can choose their tutorial sessions by signing up on the courseshell on Moodle. All tutorials start from the second week.

14. ASSESSMENT PORTFOLIO

TYPE OF ASSESSMENT WEIGHT COMMENTS LEARNING OUTCOME

14.1 CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT 50%

Short Tests 20% Two short tests performed under

strict supervision with an allocated

time of approximately 45 minutes.

1,2,3

Lab Experiments 15% Laboratory will be assessed in thelab and reports for the labs thatrequire it will be assessed andaveraged with the lab output.There will be MATLAB basedsimulation experiments andhardware labs using the Lab Voltand Googol Technologyequipment.

1,2,3,4,5

Mini-Project 15% Position and/or Speed ControlSystem.

1,2,3,4,5,6

14.2 FINAL EXAMINATION

Exam 50% A summative assessment mostly onthe application of concepts taught

during the semester. The exam will

be three hours and a minimum of

40% is required for an overall pass

in this course.

1,2,3

14.3 PASSING THE UNITIn order to be awarded a pass in this unit, students must:

Attend at least 75% of the labs.

Attend at least 60% of TUTORIALS!

Achieve an overall mark of at least 50% in the course.

Achieve at least 40% (20/50) in the continuous assessment.

Achieve at least 40% (20/50) in the final exam.

If you DO NOT comply with these criteria you are automatically deemed to have failed the coursealthough you will be allowed to attempt all assessments.

14.4 GRADE DISTRIBUTION

A+ A B+ B C+ C D E

85-100 78-84 71-77 64-70 57-63 50-56 40-49 0-39

15.LABORATORY SESSIONS


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15.1 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSAs for any Lab in USP, our Engineering Labs & Workshops have various OHS requirements such as proper

closed footwear, neat unobtrusive clothing, and vigilance is a an utmost due to some HIGH VOLTAGE LIVE

WIRES being present in the labs.You will be required to sign a Lab Safety Rules during the first lab when

you will be briefed by the Occupational, Health & Safety (OHS) officer in the School, Mr. Radesh Lal.

Should you fail to adhere to the rules stipulated in the OHS guidelines, you will be asked to leave the labimmediately or may be permanently banned from the lab by the Technician in charge.

15.2 LABORATORY WORK and HANDOUTSSoftware labs will be conducted using Matlab/Simulink (with Control Systems toolbox). Hardware labs will

be carried out using training modules from LabVolt and Googol Technology. Handouts will be available on

the EE312 Moodle Shell.

16. ONLINE HELP & e-Learning INFORMATION

16.1 e-Learning

All course materials that will be made available on Moodle, students are encouraged to print out notes

well before time and read through it at least once so that it makes sense once lectures a delivered.

All information and material will be provided on Moodle share for EE323 in the website:

http://elearn.usp.ac.fj. You may login using your SOLS username and password.Students may either call in personally or seek help via email. Any student seeking help relating to thecourse via email should include the following:

16.2 EMAIL HELP

From: (Reason: When we send it to outside mail, spammers can getholdof our address to send us junk mail and it is very time involving to scan through all emails)

Subject: (This is to ensure that mail filters in my mail client is able to filter it to the

EE323 course folder & I can give priority to your mail. Note we receive almost 20+ USP related emailsapart from student & personal emails!!)

Message Body: write concisely what you need to be clarified. Also include your name at the end. It is a uncourteous gesture not to include the senders name.

17. ASSESSMENT POLICIES

RationaleAssessment is an integral part of the learning/teaching process. It is a means by which an individuals progressis measured.

Purposes

To meet the assessment requirements of the University of the South Pacific

To compare between an individuals performance and be able to use the results to compare betweentheir past and present achievements

To provide an effective means of formative and summative evaluations

Guidelines

i)

Students should be aware of their assessment requirements each semester. A detailed outline would bedistributed to all students at the beginning of the semester. The outline will have:

The total number of assessments The proposed dates/deadlines

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ii)

Majority of assessment tasks are common every semester with incorporation of essential innovations.

iii) Special equivalent assessment to be carried out only on satisfactory reasons of absence, which mayinclude:

Major illnesses support by a medical certificate. The validity of the medical certificate may berequired.

Students attendance to an official business Timetable clashes

If absence is not covered by an acceptable reason, a result of ZERO will be recorded for thatassessment.

iv) Final examination is moderated by the School moderation committee. Upon publishing the result, the

course coordinator or lecturer are not involved in reassessment (recount) process. It is handled

centrally by the school as per Faculty regulations.vii)

Plagiarism, copying materials from other sources without proper referencing and acknowledge of thesource is a serious offence and will be dealt with severely. In the Regulations Governing AcademicMisconductsection of the USP Handbook & Calendar plagiarism is defined as the copying of anotherpersons creative work and using it as ones own without explicitly giving credit to the originalcreator. Work copied without acknowledgement from a book, from another students work, from theinternet or from any other source. If lecturer is satisfied that plagiarism has occurred they will reportthe matter to the Head of School. They can reduce marks appropriately. If the matter is seen asserious enough it can be taken to the Student Disciplinary Committee by the Head of School.

viii)

Students may appeal the mark awarded for any piece if work and must do so within a week ofreceiving the mark. The changes can only be done by the course co-ordinator.

18. STUDENT RESPONSIBILITESStudents are expected to:

Print and READ the course notes from moodle shell well before the lecture is scheduled to be

delivered. Attend all lectures, tutorials and laboratory unless hampered by illness.

Carry out assignments individually unless otherwise stipulated within or by the lecturer in the class.

Carry out any research required for laboratory and come prepared in the lab on time with relevantliterature to carry out experiments.

Maintain proper attire for the laboratory, clothing, shoes etc.

Facilitate the course coordinator with any proof that he/she was sick and unable to attend classes orassessment at the earliest possible time to avoid getting a zero mark for the missed assessment.

Report any damages to the equipment immediatelyto the technician and laboratory demonstrator.

Be responsible for any damages of USP property due to negligence. (Negligence will be assessed bythe Chief Technician and the Head of School.

Follow all guidelines stipulated in the Schools OHS regulations. (Guidelines will be provided during thefirst lab session.

19. EXPECTED STUDENT WORKLOAD

Type Hours Comments

Tutorial participation 13.0 13x1 hour tutorials

Tutorial preparation 32.5 2.5 hour per week to complete tutorial problems

Lecture participation 42.0 3x1 hour lectures per week


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Lab participation 21.0 1x3 hour lab for 7 weeks

Lab preparation 7.0 1 hour per week to prepare for labs for 7 weeks

Test participation 1.5 2x 45 minute tests

Test preparation 12.0 6 hours preparation for two tests

Project 42.0 The student is expected to spend about 42 hours on the project ( 3

hours in lab + 3 hours outside lab per week for 7 weeks)

Final exam preparation 30.0 Students expected to spend about 30 hours to prepare for final

exam

Total 201

20. CLASSROOM RULES

To maintain a classroom environment that is conducive to optimal learning, please follow these simple rules:

Arrive on time

Turn off your mobile phones (or keep them on silent mode)

Do not chat with your neighbors unnecessarily

Avoid any disruptive behaviour

21. FSTE STUDENT LEARNING SUPPORT (SLS) SERVICES

FSTE Student Learning Specialists provide you with professional assistance for successful study and help you

develop as an independent active learner. Student Learning Support services are provided at the Hub. The

student support staff will:

respond to your email requests [email protected].

help you to adapt to the new environment and expectations of students at the USP.

have one-to-one consultations with you to discuss any challenges that you may be facing in your

studies.

connect you to mentors (study buddies) who will guide you and facilitate group discussions with other

students in your courses.

conduct special workshops to upskill and equip you for your assessments and examinations.( e.g.Literature Review, Report Writing, Presentation Skills, etc.) NB Check your student webmail for

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help you unpack and understand your assignments and tutorial questions.

assist you with English language and mathematics basic skills.

provide specific assistance for students with disability.

assist students who have left school for some years (mature students).

assist students who are not performing up to par.

ALL FSTE SLS SERVICES ARE FREE OF CHARGE

More details about the FSTE Student Learning Support can be found at:

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Moodle: FSTE Student Learning Support

22.AT-RISK STUDENTS

Extra Help (Remedial) Sessions are compulsory for students who have demonstrated prior weak performance.Extra Help Sessions must be taken in addition to regular tutorials, and a minimum attendance of 60% in these

sessions is required to past the course. Students who qualify for Extra Help Sessions will be notified by the

Course Coordinator prior to the 3rd week of the semester. The purpose of these sessions is to provide students

who have struggled in the past (C grade or less in prerequisite courses) by providing additional contact with

teaching staff to help them succeed in the course. The type of extra help offered in these sessions is

determined by the Course Coordinator. Qualifying students will be identified by the Faculty. Based on student

marks at mid-semester, the Course Coordinator may require struggling students to attend Extra Help Sessions

during the second half of the semester. These sessions can include extra tutorials, workshops, peer mentoring,

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23. WEEKLY SCHEDULE

Week Academic

Staff

Topics Assessment

1 P. Chand Course outline

Introduction to Digital Control:

2 P. Chand Mathematical Modelling: Lab: MATLAB 3hrs Introduction to Digital Control

Systems

3 P. Chand Mathematical Modelling Lab: MATLAB 3hrs Introduction to Digital Control

Systems

4 P. Chand System Performance and

Specifications:

Lab: Googol Technology Ball and Beam System

Digital Position Control

5 P. Chand System Performance and

Specifications:

Emulation Design - Digital Controller

Design Based on Continuous

Controllers:

Lab: Googol Technology Ball and Beam System

Digital Position Control

6 P. Chand Emulation Design - Digital Controller


Controllers:

Lab: MATLAB 3hrs Compensator Design

7 P. Chand Emulation Design - Digital Controller


Controllers:

Direct Digital Design:

Lab: MATLAB 3hrs Compensator Design

Test 1

8 P. Chand Direct Digital Design: Mini-Project given

9 P. Chand Introduction to State-Space

Representations

Lab: work on mini-project

10 P. Chand Introduction to State-Space

Representations

Lab: work on mini-project

11 P. Chand State Space Representation Analysis Lab: work on mini-project

12 P. Chand State Space Representation Analysis Lab: work on mini-project

13 P. Chand State-Space Design Lab: work on mini-project

Test 2

14 P. Chand State-Space Design Lab: 3hrs


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Mini-project Assessment

Notes:

1. All labs will be assessed during the lab session unless otherwise specified.

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