A Student-Friendly Approach to Undergraduate Teaching of Experimental Industrial Control Systems

Abstract

This paper describes a computer-based approach applied to a laboratory course in industrial control systems, providing interactive tools for understanding complex concepts. Based on modern hardware and software we at the University of Patras have developed experimental set-ups where the most recent industrial control themes have been included. The experimental equipment and computational tools used are all industrial products that students will meet later in industry. Students can thus acquire experience in the real behaviour of the various industrial-type subsystems.