AUTOMATIC CONTROLAUTOMATIC CONTROLSYSTEMSSYSTEMS
Ali KarimpourAssociate Professor
Ferdowsi University of Mashhad
Main reference:Christopher T. Kilian, (2001), Modern Control Technology: Components and SystemsPublisher: Delmar
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Topics to be covered include: What a microprocessor and microcontroller.
Analog-to-digital converters and digital-to-analog converters.
Understand the principles of digital controller software.
Various types of available digital controllers, that is, microcontrollers, single-board computers, programmable logic controllers, and personal computers.
Introduction to Microprocessor-Based Control
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Microprocessors
Microprocessors require additional components to be useful – RAM, ROM, etc.
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Microcontrollers
Microcontrollers are essentially microprocessors with built-in features to be used independently.
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Reasons for Microprocessor Control
Low-level signals converted to digital can be transmitted long distances error free.
Micro can handle complex calculations.
Memory is available for tracking and storage.
Loading new programs for control change is easy.
Easily connected to networks.
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A computer is made up of four basic blocks: Central Processing Unit (CPU)
• Does the actual computing. • Arithmetic Unit – performs math and logic• Control: Manages flow of data
Memory • RAM – volatile, read/write memory• ROM – nonvolatile, read only• EPROM/EEPROM/Flash – Erasable ROM
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Microprocessor System Hardware
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Microprocessor System Hardware
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Microprocessor Instructions & Op-Codes
Each processor has its own instruction set of commands to control its operation. Move data Perform math operations Perform logical operations
Each instruction has a unique Op-code, a binary value associated to it. (0100 1101 or 4D).
An Accumulator is staging area for data – data is moved into it, and operations are performed on that data.
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Machine Code/Mnemonics/PC
Machine Code The program the CPU follows represented in binary or hex.
Mnemonics Abbreviations representing an op-code. Programs written in
assembly language use mnemonics. Program counter
Used to point to the memory address of the instruction to be performed.
Fetch-execute cycles Performed to bring an instruction into memory and execute it.
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Microprocessor Instructions & Op-Codes
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DAC - Parallel
Parallel Interface: Transfers 8-bits (or more) at once. Digital-to-Analog Converter (DAC) converts 8-
digital data to analog.
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DAC Formula & Resolution
Vout = DAC output analog voltage input = Decimal value of binary input Vref = Reference DC voltageResolution
The worst case error introduced when converting. In an 8-bit DAC, there are 255 possible steps. The resolution is the smallest step size, or 1/255, 0.39%.
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DAC Example
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DAC Example
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ADC
Analog-to-Digital converter (ADC):A circuit that converts an analog voltage to digital.
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ADC Formula & Resolution
Vin = ADC input analog voltage output = Decimal value of binary input Vref = Reference DC voltageResolution
The worst case error introduced when converting. In an 8-bit ADC, there are 255 possible steps. The resolution is the smallest step size, or 1/255, 0.39%.
Conversion TimeThe time required to convert an analog voltage to digital.
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ADC Example
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A Parallel Control System
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Serial Interface
Data is sent 1 bit at a time. Reduces number of cables or lines More easily shielded from noise. Existing data lines may be used (phone).
Parallel data must be converted to serial to transmit, and vice-versa on receive. A UART (Universal Asynchronous Transmitter
Receiver) is a device which performs this conversion.
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Serial Interface
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RS-232
RS-232 is a specification which defines standard for serial interfaces between DTEs (Data Terminal Equipment – Computers), and DCEs (Data Communication Equipment – Modems, etc).
DTE to DTE communications can be performed serially using a cross-over or Null-Modem cable.
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Controller Programmer
Real Time control – Program runs in a loop, sensing the current condition and calculating new output to the actuator.
Each pass through the program is an iteration or scan.
The frequency at which new data is collected is the sampling rate (scan time).
Time-delay loops may be inserted to slow the execution or scan time.
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Microcontrollers
A single-chip computer specifically designed for I/O control.
On board RAM, ROM, possibly timers and ADCs. High speed is not required due to low complexity of
tasks. Very large cost savings over microcomputers. Use reduced instruction set computer (RISC). Motorola 68HC11, Intel 8051, PIC 16C72, Atmel
AVR, BASIC Stamp
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Most common microcontrollers
8-bit microcontrollers AVR Advanced Virtual RISC
Alf-Egil Bogen and Vegard Wollan PIC Programmable Interrupt Controller HCS12 8051
32-bit microcontrollers ARM Advanced RISC Machine PIC32
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Motorola 68HC11 Microcontroller Block Diagram
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Intel 8051 Microcontroller Block Diagram
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PIC 16C72 Microcontroller Block Diagram
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AVR Microcontroller Block Diagram (Atmega32)
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Single-Board Computers
A computer on a single board. Programmable for I/O control and the ability to use high level peripherals.
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Programmable Logic Controllers
Self-contained microprocessor based controller. Designed for fast connection and control of processes. Used extensively in industrial control environments. Programs in relay-logic to be compatible to the more
traditional electrical workforce.
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A simple example implemented by PLC
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A batch process(filling a vat with a liquid, mixing the liquid, and draining the vat) is automated with a PLC.
2. The liquid in the vat is mixed for 3 min.
1. A fill valve opens and lets a liquid into a vat until it’s full.
3. A drain valve opens and drains the tank.
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A simple example implemented by PLC
Example 5:
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Using a PLC as a Two-Point Controller A
Example 5:
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Personal Computers Used in Control Systems
PCs with dedicated I/O and data acquisition cards and specialized software may be used as controllers.
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A little history
The PIC appeared around 1980.→ 8 bit bus → executes 1 instruction in 4 clock cycles
AVR (1994)→ 8 bit bus→ one instruction per cycle
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AVR 8-Bit RISC Low Power Consumption
1.8 to 5.5V operation→ will use all the energy stored in your batteries
A variety of sleep modes→ AVR Flash microcontrollers have up to six different sleep modes → fast wake-up from sleep modes
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AVR 8-Bit RISC Compatibility
AVR® Flash microcontrollers share a single core architecture
→ use the same code for all families→ 1 Kbytes to 256 Kbytes of code
→8 to 100 pins→ all devices have Internaloscillators
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Why Atmel’s AVR Microcontroller?1. RISC architecture with mostly fixed-length instruction, load-
store memory access, and 32 general-purpose registers.2. A two-stage instruction pipeline that speeds up execution.3. Majority of instructions take one clock cycle4. Up to 20-MHz clock operation5. Wide variety of on-chip peripherals, including digital I/O,
ADC, EEPROM, Timer, UART, RTC timer, pulse width modulator (PWM), etc
6. Internal program and data memory7. Available in 8-pin to 64-pin package size to suit wide variety
of applications8. Up to 12 times performance speedup over conventional CISC
controllers.9. Wide operating voltage from 2.7 V to 6.0 V.