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Distribution automation laboratory for undergraduate and graduate education
Engineering Information Abstracts (Part II) new perspectives to a foundation of competence centers equipped with necessary technologies. ŽAuthor abstract . 7 Refs. In English EI Order Number: EIP98054184853 Keywords: Distributed parameter control systems; Automation; Communication; Real time systems; Design; Teaching; Laboratories
2.5. Laboratory automation Title: AUTOMATION OF HIGH THROUGHPUTS SCREENING Author(s): Delorme, Denis S. Source: Industrial Robot v 25 n 1 1998. p 16-19 CODEN: IDRBAT ISSN: 0143-991X Publication Year: 1998 Abstract: Advanced software is the key to successful laboratory automation. This article first describes a process known as high throughput screening used in the discovery of new drugs. The automation of high throughput screening is then outlined at three different scales of investment and resultant throughput. Finally, a comprehensive software architecture is presented. This architecture addresses the key concerns of end users: reliability, flexibility, modularity and ease of use. Ž Author abstract . In English EI Order Number: EIP98044145840 Keywords: Automation; Computer software; Laboratories; Drug products; Computer architecture; Finance Title: MULTIPURPOSE PROCESS SIMULATOR FOR AUTOMATION ENGINEERING LABORATORY Author(s): Palma, Joao; Lacerda, Luis; Antunes, Jose; Simoes, Filomena Corporate Source: Inst Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa DEEA, Lisboa, Port Conference Title: Proceedings of the 1997 IEEE International Symposium on Industrial Electronics, ISIE. Part 3 Žof 3. Conference Location: Guimaraes, Portugal Conference Date: 19970707-19970711 Source: IEEE International Symposium on Industrial Electronics v 3 1997. IEEE, Piscataway, NJ, USA,97TH8208. p 931-935 CODEN: 85PTAR Publication Year: 1997 Abstract: A simple electronic system is described which can be associated with a personal computer ŽPC. and used to simulate a wide class of real processes. The unit consists of an electronic circuit with one 8-bit microcontroller and several discrete and analogue IrO ports and a serial interface for communication with a PC. The IrO ports reproduce the real system interface, while the PC runs the chosen simulation program and shows the pseudo-system’s behaviour in a graphical environment. This simulator is a low cost, compact and versatile solution developed for training on PLC programming and testing. A great number of different simulated processes can be created on the PC by using a high level language Že.g. C or Pascal.. Two examples of such simulated systems are shown: a simple one using basically discrete IrO and another
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one devoted to analogue closed loop control with the PID functions. ŽAuthor abstract . 7 Refs. In English EI Order Number: EIP98034101936 Keywords: Digital control systems; Research laboratories; Computer simulation; Real time systems; Computer terminals; Computer graphics; Programmable logic controllers; High level languages; Three term control systems; Closed loop control systems Title: IMPLEMENTATION OF A LABORATORY LEARNING MODULE FOR PROCESS MONITORING AND CONTROL Author(s): Aldana, Carlos; Erevelles, Winston F. Corporate Source: GMI Engineering & Management Inst Conference Title: Proceedings of the 1997 ASEE Annual Conference Conference Location: Milwaukee, WI, USA Conference Date: 19970615-19970618 Source: ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings 1997. ASEE, Washington, DC, USA. 8p CODEN: ACOPDW ISSN: 01901052 Publication Year: 1997 Abstract: This paper describes the development of a laboratory module in automation that presents students with an experience in sensors, data collection and system control. The module features an Allen Bradley Programmable Logic Controller ŽPLC., a pick and place device with two degrees of freedom and two set point control modules mounted on the gripper and the rotary axis of the pick and place device, a chute and escapement for accurate part feeding and sensors for part-size detection, and the detection of the limits of travel of the pick and place device. The system is designed to distinguish between and recirculate steel balls of three different sizes Ž7r32 inches, 1r4 inches, 9r32 inches.. Inputs and outputs of the system were examined and the appropriate ladder logic was developed. This ladder logic acts as the main control for the system, however the PLC features a data highway which was used to interface our pick and place device to a supervisory control and data acquisition ŽSCADA. software and develop a man-machine interface ŽMMI.. During the development of this module, students were exposed to a series of different fields, from the mechanical design of the system, wiring of the set-up, implementation of the ladder logic and development of the man-machine interface. ŽAuthor abstract . In English EI Order Number: EIP98034100718 Keywords: Engineering education; Mechanical engineering; Laboratories ; Automation; SCADA systems; Programmable logic controllers; Grippers; Sensors; Ladder networks; Interfaces Žcomputer. Title: DISTRIBUTION AUTOMATION LABORATORY FOR UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE EDUCATION Author(s): Hsu, Yuan-Yih; Hsiao, Nai-Yuan; Tsai, MingHong; Wang, Pi-Chung; Jou, Houng-Shiang; Wang, HsiangYen Corporate Source: Natl Taiwan Univ, Taipei, Taiwan Source: IEEE Transactions on Power Systems v 13 n 1 Feb 1998. p 1-7 CODEN: ITPSEG ISSN: 0885-8950
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Publication Year: 1998 Abstract: This paper outlines a five-year work of developing a distribution automation laboratory for undergraduate and graduate education at the Electrical Engineering Department of National Taiwan University. A scaled-down three phase distribution system model with a data acquisition system connected to a personal computer is built to facilitate physical experiments and real-time measurements. Remote control of the switches in the distribution system is made possible through the function of 8255 output ports and solid-state relays. Digital simulation programs are also written in order for the students to understand the basic concepts before they actually perform experiments. Three important applications in distribution automation, i.e., fault location identification, feeder reconfiguration, and feeder reactive powerrvoltage control using capacitor switching, are described. ŽAuthor abstract . 22 Refs. In English EI Order Number: EIP98034096956 Keywords: Engineering education; Electrical engineering; Electric power distribution; Electric fault location; Automation; Remote control; Electric relays; Computer simulation; Power control; Voltage control
Title: COMPUTATIONAL INTELLIGENCE IN ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION Author(s): Fukuda, Toshio; Arakawa, Takemasa Corporate Source: Nagoya Univ, Nagoya, Jpn Conference Title: Proceedings of the 1997 International Conference on Intelligent Engineering Systems, INES Conference Location: Budapest, Hungary Conference Date: 1997091519970917 Source: IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Engineering Systems, Proceedings, INES 1997. IEEE, Piscataway, NJ, USA,97TH8224. p 17-23 CODEN: 002771 Publication Year: 1997 Abstract: Robots have been used in many fields of industry. Robots are regarded to be important for the automation in factory, laboratory, office as well as in space. These robots must have intelligent capability such as adaptation, learning and evolution. This paper deals with these kind of intelligent robot systems. Recently, computational intelligence including neural network, fuzzy system and genetic algorithm, has been discussed for realizing human intelligence. Human can get a lot of information from their sensors by hearing, seeing and so on. And Humans can adapt to their external environments by using the information effectively. Furthermore, human can improve the environments to be useful for them. In order to realize these kind of human intelligence, each functions such as perception, inference, decision making, and learning, should be integrated effectively. The intelligence of a robotic system depends on the architecture of hardware and software as a whole system. This paper introduces a robotic system with structured intelligence. ŽAuthor abstract . 14 Refs. In English EI Order Number: EIP98024058995 Keywords: Intelligent robots; Artificial intelligence; Automation; Neural networks; Fuzzy sets; Genetic algorithms; Computer architecture
Title: RELOCATING AND REESTABLISHING A ROBOTICS LABORATORY Author(s): Scypinski, Stephen; Sadlowski, Theodore; Baiano, John Corporate Source: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc, Nutley, NJ, USA Source: Laboratory Robotics and Automation v 9 n 5 1997. p 229-236 CODEN: LRAUEY ISSN: 0895-7533 Publication Year: 1997 Abstract: Over the past several years, there have been many presentations at various International Symposium on Laboratory Automation and Robotics Meetings ŽISLAR. devoted to the trials and tribulations of establishing a robotics facility in an existing laboratory environment. Recently, we in the Analytical R& D Department at Hoffmann-La Roche have had the good fortune Žor painful task. of moving out of an existing laboratory into a newly constructed building. The new laboratory was specifically designed to accommodate robotic systems and was not ‘converted’ from a laboratory already in use. This allowed the greatest efficiency in the use of space and in design of services needed for the systems. It was also a learning experience with regard to areas such as building, electrical utility, and municipal codes. The room was even outfitted with its own high-pressure water system to supply the cleaning stations on the robots. Once the laboratory was completed and a certificate of occupancy was obtained, we faced the task of moving the robotic systems. This monumental task of disassembling, packing, moving, and then reassembling three Py systems as well as the various workstations along with their supporting instrumentation ŽHPLC pumps and detectors. took several months to completely accomplish. After reinstallation, the systems were revalidated. As of now, the Roche robotics laboratory is fully operational. We offer here various tips and information to anyone faced with or contemplating moving their robotic systems to a new location. ŽAuthor abstract . 12 Refs. In English EI Order Number: EIP97113927234 Keywords: Research laboratories; Robotic assembly; Building codes; Electric codes; Water supply systems; Relocation; Robotics Title: SENSOR-BASED AUTOMATION SYSTEM FOR HANDLING NUCLEAR MATERIALS Author(s): Drotning, William; Kimberly, Howard; Wapman, Walter; Darras, David; Homan, Dan; Johnson, Paul; Kast, Brian; Kuhlmann, Joel; Lennox, R. Charleene; Montoya, Carla Corporate Source: Sandia Natl Lab, Albuquerque, NM, USA Conference Title: Proceedings of the 1997 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, ICRA. Part 1 Žof 4. Conference Location: Albuquerque, NM, USA Conference Date: 19970420-19970425 Source: Proceedings - IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation v 1 1997. IEEE, Piscataway, NJ, USA,97CH35992. p 352-358 CODEN: PIIAET ISSN: 10504729 Publication Year: 1997 Abstract: An automated system is being developed for handling large payloads of radioactive nuclear materials in an analytical laboratory. The automation system performs un-
2.5. Laboratory automation Title: AUTOMATION OF HIGH THROUGHPUTS SCREENING Author(s): Delorme, Denis S. Source: Industrial Robot v 25 n 1 1998. p 16-19 CODEN: IDRBAT ISSN: 0143-991X Publication Year: 1998 Abstract: Advanced software is the key to successful laboratory automation. This article first describes a process known as high throughput screening used in the discovery of new drugs. The automation of high throughput screening is then outlined at three different scales of investment and resultant throughput. Finally, a comprehensive software architecture is presented. This architecture addresses the key concerns of end users: reliability, flexibility, modularity and ease of use. Ž Author abstract . In English EI Order Number: EIP98044145840 Keywords: Automation; Computer software; Laboratories; Drug products; Computer architecture; Finance Title: MULTIPURPOSE PROCESS SIMULATOR FOR AUTOMATION ENGINEERING LABORATORY Author(s): Palma, Joao; Lacerda, Luis; Antunes, Jose; Simoes, Filomena Corporate Source: Inst Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa DEEA, Lisboa, Port Conference Title: Proceedings of the 1997 IEEE International Symposium on Industrial Electronics, ISIE. Part 3 Žof 3. Conference Location: Guimaraes, Portugal Conference Date: 19970707-19970711 Source: IEEE International Symposium on Industrial Electronics v 3 1997. IEEE, Piscataway, NJ, USA,97TH8208. p 931-935 CODEN: 85PTAR Publication Year: 1997 Abstract: A simple electronic system is described which can be associated with a personal computer ŽPC. and used to simulate a wide class of real processes. The unit consists of an electronic circuit with one 8-bit microcontroller and several discrete and analogue IrO ports and a serial interface for communication with a PC. The IrO ports reproduce the real system interface, while the PC runs the chosen simulation program and shows the pseudo-system’s behaviour in a graphical environment. This simulator is a low cost, compact and versatile solution developed for training on PLC programming and testing. A great number of different simulated processes can be created on the PC by using a high level language Že.g. C or Pascal.. Two examples of such simulated systems are shown: a simple one using basically discrete IrO and another
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one devoted to analogue closed loop control with the PID functions. ŽAuthor abstract . 7 Refs. In English EI Order Number: EIP98034101936 Keywords: Digital control systems; Research laboratories; Computer simulation; Real time systems; Computer terminals; Computer graphics; Programmable logic controllers; High level languages; Three term control systems; Closed loop control systems Title: IMPLEMENTATION OF A LABORATORY LEARNING MODULE FOR PROCESS MONITORING AND CONTROL Author(s): Aldana, Carlos; Erevelles, Winston F. Corporate Source: GMI Engineering & Management Inst Conference Title: Proceedings of the 1997 ASEE Annual Conference Conference Location: Milwaukee, WI, USA Conference Date: 19970615-19970618 Source: ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings 1997. ASEE, Washington, DC, USA. 8p CODEN: ACOPDW ISSN: 01901052 Publication Year: 1997 Abstract: This paper describes the development of a laboratory module in automation that presents students with an experience in sensors, data collection and system control. The module features an Allen Bradley Programmable Logic Controller ŽPLC., a pick and place device with two degrees of freedom and two set point control modules mounted on the gripper and the rotary axis of the pick and place device, a chute and escapement for accurate part feeding and sensors for part-size detection, and the detection of the limits of travel of the pick and place device. The system is designed to distinguish between and recirculate steel balls of three different sizes Ž7r32 inches, 1r4 inches, 9r32 inches.. Inputs and outputs of the system were examined and the appropriate ladder logic was developed. This ladder logic acts as the main control for the system, however the PLC features a data highway which was used to interface our pick and place device to a supervisory control and data acquisition ŽSCADA. software and develop a man-machine interface ŽMMI.. During the development of this module, students were exposed to a series of different fields, from the mechanical design of the system, wiring of the set-up, implementation of the ladder logic and development of the man-machine interface. ŽAuthor abstract . In English EI Order Number: EIP98034100718 Keywords: Engineering education; Mechanical engineering; Laboratories ; Automation; SCADA systems; Programmable logic controllers; Grippers; Sensors; Ladder networks; Interfaces Žcomputer. Title: DISTRIBUTION AUTOMATION LABORATORY FOR UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE EDUCATION Author(s): Hsu, Yuan-Yih; Hsiao, Nai-Yuan; Tsai, MingHong; Wang, Pi-Chung; Jou, Houng-Shiang; Wang, HsiangYen Corporate Source: Natl Taiwan Univ, Taipei, Taiwan Source: IEEE Transactions on Power Systems v 13 n 1 Feb 1998. p 1-7 CODEN: ITPSEG ISSN: 0885-8950
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Publication Year: 1998 Abstract: This paper outlines a five-year work of developing a distribution automation laboratory for undergraduate and graduate education at the Electrical Engineering Department of National Taiwan University. A scaled-down three phase distribution system model with a data acquisition system connected to a personal computer is built to facilitate physical experiments and real-time measurements. Remote control of the switches in the distribution system is made possible through the function of 8255 output ports and solid-state relays. Digital simulation programs are also written in order for the students to understand the basic concepts before they actually perform experiments. Three important applications in distribution automation, i.e., fault location identification, feeder reconfiguration, and feeder reactive powerrvoltage control using capacitor switching, are described. ŽAuthor abstract . 22 Refs. In English EI Order Number: EIP98034096956 Keywords: Engineering education; Electrical engineering; Electric power distribution; Electric fault location; Automation; Remote control; Electric relays; Computer simulation; Power control; Voltage control
Title: COMPUTATIONAL INTELLIGENCE IN ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION Author(s): Fukuda, Toshio; Arakawa, Takemasa Corporate Source: Nagoya Univ, Nagoya, Jpn Conference Title: Proceedings of the 1997 International Conference on Intelligent Engineering Systems, INES Conference Location: Budapest, Hungary Conference Date: 1997091519970917 Source: IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Engineering Systems, Proceedings, INES 1997. IEEE, Piscataway, NJ, USA,97TH8224. p 17-23 CODEN: 002771 Publication Year: 1997 Abstract: Robots have been used in many fields of industry. Robots are regarded to be important for the automation in factory, laboratory, office as well as in space. These robots must have intelligent capability such as adaptation, learning and evolution. This paper deals with these kind of intelligent robot systems. Recently, computational intelligence including neural network, fuzzy system and genetic algorithm, has been discussed for realizing human intelligence. Human can get a lot of information from their sensors by hearing, seeing and so on. And Humans can adapt to their external environments by using the information effectively. Furthermore, human can improve the environments to be useful for them. In order to realize these kind of human intelligence, each functions such as perception, inference, decision making, and learning, should be integrated effectively. The intelligence of a robotic system depends on the architecture of hardware and software as a whole system. This paper introduces a robotic system with structured intelligence. ŽAuthor abstract . 14 Refs. In English EI Order Number: EIP98024058995 Keywords: Intelligent robots; Artificial intelligence; Automation; Neural networks; Fuzzy sets; Genetic algorithms; Computer architecture
Title: RELOCATING AND REESTABLISHING A ROBOTICS LABORATORY Author(s): Scypinski, Stephen; Sadlowski, Theodore; Baiano, John Corporate Source: Hoffmann-La Roche Inc, Nutley, NJ, USA Source: Laboratory Robotics and Automation v 9 n 5 1997. p 229-236 CODEN: LRAUEY ISSN: 0895-7533 Publication Year: 1997 Abstract: Over the past several years, there have been many presentations at various International Symposium on Laboratory Automation and Robotics Meetings ŽISLAR. devoted to the trials and tribulations of establishing a robotics facility in an existing laboratory environment. Recently, we in the Analytical R& D Department at Hoffmann-La Roche have had the good fortune Žor painful task. of moving out of an existing laboratory into a newly constructed building. The new laboratory was specifically designed to accommodate robotic systems and was not ‘converted’ from a laboratory already in use. This allowed the greatest efficiency in the use of space and in design of services needed for the systems. It was also a learning experience with regard to areas such as building, electrical utility, and municipal codes. The room was even outfitted with its own high-pressure water system to supply the cleaning stations on the robots. Once the laboratory was completed and a certificate of occupancy was obtained, we faced the task of moving the robotic systems. This monumental task of disassembling, packing, moving, and then reassembling three Py systems as well as the various workstations along with their supporting instrumentation ŽHPLC pumps and detectors. took several months to completely accomplish. After reinstallation, the systems were revalidated. As of now, the Roche robotics laboratory is fully operational. We offer here various tips and information to anyone faced with or contemplating moving their robotic systems to a new location. ŽAuthor abstract . 12 Refs. In English EI Order Number: EIP97113927234 Keywords: Research laboratories; Robotic assembly; Building codes; Electric codes; Water supply systems; Relocation; Robotics Title: SENSOR-BASED AUTOMATION SYSTEM FOR HANDLING NUCLEAR MATERIALS Author(s): Drotning, William; Kimberly, Howard; Wapman, Walter; Darras, David; Homan, Dan; Johnson, Paul; Kast, Brian; Kuhlmann, Joel; Lennox, R. Charleene; Montoya, Carla Corporate Source: Sandia Natl Lab, Albuquerque, NM, USA Conference Title: Proceedings of the 1997 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation, ICRA. Part 1 Žof 4. Conference Location: Albuquerque, NM, USA Conference Date: 19970420-19970425 Source: Proceedings - IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation v 1 1997. IEEE, Piscataway, NJ, USA,97CH35992. p 352-358 CODEN: PIIAET ISSN: 10504729 Publication Year: 1997 Abstract: An automated system is being developed for handling large payloads of radioactive nuclear materials in an analytical laboratory. The automation system performs un-