KON 306 - Computer Controlled Systems

Course Objectives

1. To teach students the basic principles of computer controlled systems
2. To train on how to obtain the discrete model of a system and how to analysis of the performance of a computer controlled systems
3. To train students on how to apply knowledge of control system analysis and design to computer controlled system design problems,
4. To train students on the design methods for the computer control of systems.

Course Description

Introduction to computer controlled systems.
Sample and hold operations, A/D and D/A converters.
Discrete-time models of continuous systems;
Difference equations, z-transformations, discrete transfer functions.
Stability and time domain performance analysis.
Direct Digital controller design methods;
Design using root locus.
Frequency domain analysis of digital control systems. Direct digital controller desig in Frequency domain.
Designing discrete-time controllers by using continuous time controllers and digital controller design methods.
Simulation and implementation of control algorithms.