ELEC
3
7
0 INSTRUMENTATION AND DATA ACQUISITION
· SPRING –
1
5
WEEK
2
020
· 3 Credits
· 01/13/2020 to 0
4
/2
6
/2020
· Modified 01/06/2020
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Instructor Information
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celsior College will assist any student with a disability/condition who may require accommodations. Contact Accessibility Services by email at
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Description
This course provides and introduction to virtual instrumentation and data acquisition. Topics covered include virtual instruments, sub virtual instruments, structures, and data acquisition.
This is a 3-credit course, requiring a minimum of 18 hours of course engagement each week in an 8-week term, or 9 hours per week in a 15-week term (refer to the Credit Hours Calculation Policy in the Student Handbook) Course engagement includes such activities as discussions, reading, study time, and assignments.
Prerequisite(s)
ELEC 201 Digital Electronics and IT 210 Object Oriented Programming, or equivalent
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:
In order to comprehend the course materials, the students need to have the following knowledge: Algebra, trigonometry, basics of differential and integral calculus and differential equations; physics I and physics II; DC and AC circuit analysis, electronics, feedback and operational amplifiers, electronic oscillators, and digital electronic circuit design, and basic computer programming for technical problem solving–including installing software, naming files, transferring files, and navigating the internet.
Outcomes
1. Write Lab VIEW graphical programs, called virtual instruments or VIs, to rapidly design and deploy measurement and control systems.
2. Employ various editing and debugging techniques to remedy errors in the graphical programs.
3. Create and save their own VIs for use as sub VIs.
4. Create and manipulate data and customize their display on graphs or charts.
5. Use Lab VIEW to create instrumentation applications.
6. Use Lab VIEW to develop data acquisition applications.
7. Use LabVIEW to carry out signals and systems analysis, and mathematical problem solving.
Course Outcome Matrix
Course Outcome Assessment |
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M1A1: Textbook Assignment: Chapter 1 Problems |
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M1A2: Textbook Assignment: Chapter 2 Problems |
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M2A1 Textbook Assignment: Chapter 3 Exercises and Problems |
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M2A2: Textbook Assignment: Chapter 3 Design Problems |
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M3A1 Textbook Assignment: Chapter 4 Problems |
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M3A2 Textbook Assignment: Chapter 4 Design Problems |
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M4A1 Textbook Assignment: Chapter 5 Problems |
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M4A2 Textbook Assignment: Chapter 5 Design Problems |
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M5A1 Textbook Assignment: Chapter 6 Problems |
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M5A2 Textbook Assignment: Chapter 7 Problems |
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M6A1 Textbook Assignment: Chapter 8 Problems |
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M6A2 Textbook Assignment: Chapter 8 Design Problems |
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M7A1 Textbook Assignment: Chapter 9 Problems |
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M7A2 Textbook Assignment: Chapter 10 Problems |
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M8A1: Textbook Assignment: Chapter 11 Problems |
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M1A4: Quiz |
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M2A4: Quiz |
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M1A3 Lab: Introduction to the LabVIEW Environment |
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M2A3 Lab: Introduction to Editing and Debugging Virtual Instruments |
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M3A3: Lab: Introduction to Creating Sub-VIs |
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M4A3: Lab: Introduction to Structures |
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M5A3: Lab: Introduction to Arrays, Clusters, Graphs, and Charts |
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M6A3: Lab: Introduction to Data Acquisition |
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M7A3: Lab: Introduction to Spreadsheet File I/O |
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Discussions |
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M4A4 Exam: Midterm |
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M8A2 Exam: Final |
Program (Concentration)Outcomes Program:
BSEET |
Course Outcomes |
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Concentration: |
Power Systems |
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PO (SO) #1 |
Identify, analyze, and discuss methods used for generation, transmission, and control of electric power. |
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P O (SO) #2 |
Design, integrate, and analyze DC/AC power conversion systems and related instrumentation. |
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P O (SO)#3 |
List and describe techniques for analysis and design of power electronics systems. |
Program Outcomes (Student Outcomes) |
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Program: | BSEET |
PO (SO) #1 |
Demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of natural sciences, including physics. |
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Demonstrate the ability to measure, and provide quantitative expressions of natural science phenomena, including experimentation, observation, and accurate measurement. |
PO (SO) #3 |
Apply the fundamentals of algebra, trigonometry, and calculus to problem solving in electrical engineering technology areas. |
PO (SO) #4 |
Make technical presentations in English using language appropriate to the audience. |
PO (SO) #5 |
Demonstrate proficiency in the written communication of technical information using English. |
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Demonstrate a working knowledge of computer usage, including knowledge of one or more computer languages or documentation of the use of one or more computer software packages for technical problem solving appropriate to the electrical engineering technology discipline. |
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Demonstrate technical competency in electronics, circuit analysis, digital electronics, electronic communications, microprocessors, and systems. |
PO (SO) #8 |
Integrate knowledge of the functional areas of electrical engineering technology. |
PO (SO) #9 |
Demonstrate the ability to analyze, apply design concepts, and implement systems as appropriate to electrical engineering technology. |
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Participate effectively in groups, and apply project management techniques as appropriate to complete assignments. |
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Demonstrate an ability to understand professional, ethical and social responsibilities, including the impacts of culture, diversity, and interpersonal relations. |
PO (SO) #12 |
Demonstrate a commitment and ability to continue to engage in lifelong learning. |
PO (SO) #13 |
Demonstrate a commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement. |
Materials
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Title
Edition
Learning with Lab VIEW
2015
Author(s)
Publisher
Robert R. Bishop
Pearson/Prentice-Hall
ISBN-13
978-0-13-402212-3
This course requires National Instrument’s LabView software. You can obtain free 6-month evaluation of LabView Student Edition by following the instructions on this National Instrument’s DOWNOAD page: http://www.ni.com/en-us/support/downloads/software-products/download.labview.html#305508. On this page, select the version year (anything after 2009 will be fine), click the radio button for the “Base” edition, and download. Once you download the software, you will need a serial number to install it. On this NI webpage https://forums.ni.com/t5/General-Academic-Projects/Free-6-Month-Evaluation-of-LabVIEW-Student-Edition-for-at-home/ta-p/3497362?profile.language=en, click the “I AGREE, request serial” link to secure the serial number. Prior to accessing the download, you must create an NI User Profile and be logged into the NI site. If you are not logged in to your profile (or do not have one), you will be redirected to a page w
here
you can log in or create a profile for free. Upon the expiry of the 6-month evaluation period, if you are still a student and need LabView, you should request a subsequent license from NI.
If you are unsuccessful in securing the serial number and activating the installed software, follow the general instructions on this NI webpage: https://knowledge.ni.com/KnowledgeArticleDetails?id=kA00Z000000P9BTSA0&l=en-US. NI’s instructions seem to change from time to time. Please notify the school, and contact NI for guidance if none of the pointers given here work out.
Although LabView can be run on PC, Mac, or Linux platforms, this course, the textbook, and all the assignments are based on the PC platform. All the instructions pertaining to LabView in the course are thus for PC environment only. Students with Macs can do the course work by using Apple’s Boot Camp and creating the Windows environment in their Macs. Visit our bookstore for details.
The LabView system requirement page can be found here.
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