James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2003

EE4600:03

Automatic Control 3

Townsville HECS Band 2

26 hours lectures, 52 hours design projects, tutorials, demonstrations and practicals, site visits and seminars. Semester 2.

Sample Data Systems: Classical analysis and design of sample data systems, Z-transform system modelling and the effects of sampling

Modern Controller Design: State models of systems, controllability, observability, state feedback controller design

Programmable Logic Controllers: Design project applying PLCs in modern manufacturing systems.

Learning Objectives:

  1. demonstrate a competence in assessing and improving the dynamic performance of sample data systems using classical and modern control system analysis and design techniques.
  2. design a control system applying PLCs in typical industrial manufacturing systems

Assessment by examination (50%-70%); on-course assessment (30%-50%).