Introduction of Digital and Computer Control of Motors to the Electronics and Instrumentation Programs at John Tyler Community College

在过去十年中，数字和计算机控制的小型、大型和分马力电动机的工业应用急剧增加。因此，对训练有素的技术人员来实施和维护这些高科技电机方案的需求正在急剧增加。该项目将使约翰泰勒社区学院能够购买必要的实验室设备，以实施工业数字和计算机控制电机的成功培训，这是现代工业的驮马。所要求的设备为学生提供交流和直流电机理论，工作特性和控制理论的坚实基础。功率半导体控制的培训建立在这个基础上。模块使学生具备使用可编程逻辑控制器和直接数字计算机控制的计算机控制经验。这种教育机会将使电子和仪器仪表专业的毕业生为工业社会做出重大贡献。

Industrial applications of digital and computer controlled small, large and fractional horsepower electronic motors have dramatically increased in the past decade. Therefore, the need for well-trained technicians to implement and maintain these high tech motor schemes is increasing dramatically. This project will enable John Tyler Community College to purchase the laboratory equipment necessary to implement successful training in industrial digital and computer control of motors, the work horses of modern industry. The equipment requested provides the students with a firm foundation in AC and DC motor theory, operating characteristics, and control theory. Training in power semiconductor control builds on this foundation. Modules equip the students with computer control experience using programmable logic controllers and direct digital computer control. This educational opportunity will enable graduates from the Electronics and Instrumentation programs to make a significant contribution to the industrial community.