scholarly journals The multi-channel potentiostat: Development and evaluation of a scalable mini-potentiostat array for investigating electrochemical reaction mechanisms

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (9) ◽  
pp. e0257167
Author(s):  
Pattawong Pansodtee ◽  
John Selberg ◽  
Manping Jia ◽  
Mohammad Jafari ◽  
Harika Dechiraju ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Closed Loop ◽  
Modular Design ◽  
Electrochemical Reaction ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Voltage Source ◽  
Closed Loop Control ◽  
Ion Pump ◽  
Loop Control ◽  
Electrochemical Devices ◽  
Analytical Equipment

A potentiostat is an essential piece of analytical equipment for studying electrochemical devices and reactions. As the design of electrochemical devices evolve, applications for systems with multiple working electrodes have become more common. These applications drive a need for low-cost multi-channel potentiostat systems. We have developed a portable, low-cost and scalable system with a modular design that can support 8 to 64 channels at a cost as low as $8 per channel. This design can replace the functionality of commercial potentiostats which cost upwards of $10k for certain applications. Each channel in the multi-channel potentiostat has an independent adjustable voltage source with a built-in ammeter and switch, making the device flexible for various configurations. The multi-channel potentiostat is designed for low current applications (nA range), but its purpose can change by varying its shunt resistor value. The system can either function as a standalone device or remotely controlled. We demonstrate the functionality of this system for the control of a 24-channel bioelectronic ion pump for open- and closed- loop control of pH.

scholarly journals Real-Time Low-Cost Speed Monitoring and Control of Three-Phase Induction Motor via a Voltage/Frequency Control Approach

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Ali Hmidet ◽  
Olfa Boubaker
Keyword(s):  
Real Time ◽  
Induction Motor ◽  
Closed Loop ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Closed Loop Control ◽  
Loop Control ◽  
Control Approach ◽  
Three Phase ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Voltage Frequency

In this paper, a new design of a real-time low-cost speed monitoring and closed-loop control of the three-phase induction motor (IM) is proposed. The proposed solution is based on a voltage/frequency (V/F) control approach and a PI antiwindup regulator. It uses the Waijung Blockset which considerably alleviates the heaviness and the difficulty of the microcontroller’s programming task incessantly crucial for the implementation and the management of such complex applications. Indeed, it automatically generates C codes for many types of microcontrollers like the STM32F4 family, also used in this application. Furthermore, it offers a cost-effective design reducing the system components and increasing its efficiency. To prove the efficiency of the suggested design, not only simulation results are carried out for a wide range of variations in load and reference speed but also experimental assessment. The real-time closed-loop control performances are proved using the aMG SQLite Data Server via the UART port board, whereas Waijung WebPage Designer (W2D) is used for the web monitoring task. Experimental results prove the accuracy and robustness of the proposed solution.

The Application of PLC in the Stepper Motor Closed-Loop Control System Design

2012 ◽  
Vol 605-607 ◽  
pp. 1537-1540 ◽  
Author(s):  
Xiao Yu Wang
Keyword(s):  
Control System ◽  
Closed Loop ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Stepper Motor ◽  
Closed Loop Control ◽  
Loop Control ◽  
Closed Loop Control System ◽  
System Flow ◽  
Loop Control System

The application of PLC 、Stepper motor driver and Encoder are introduced in stepper motor closed-loop control system. The Principle diagram is analyzed, the Control System flow chart and Software program are designed. Through in-situ operation, the system has been proved well reliability、 stability and simplicity , achieved high accuracy and low cost requirements。

New Electromagnetic Design of Miniature AF VCM Actuator with Low Cost

2015 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 421-426 ◽  
Author(s):  
C.-S. Liu ◽  
L. Kuo ◽  
B.-J. Tsai
Keyword(s):  
High Performance ◽  
Closed Loop ◽  
Cell Phones ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Voice Coil Motor ◽  
Open Loop ◽  
Closed Loop Control ◽  
Electromagnetic Design ◽  
Loop Control ◽  
Auto Focusing

AbstractRecently, compact and high-resolution camera modules with auto-focusing (AF) function have been integrated into cell phones in order to capture sharp photographs. Consumer demands AF camera modules in cell phones to have high performance with low cost. Accordingly, the present study proposes a new electromagnetic design of miniature AF voice coil motor (VCM) actuator with closed-loop control for cell phone camera modules to satisfy the requirements. The structure of the proposed AF VCM actuators was designed by using simulation methods. The performance of the proposed AF VCM actuators was demonstrated by a laboratory-built prototype. The experimental results have shown that the proposed AF VCM actuator has excellent performance with lower power consumption, higher positioning repeatability, and lower cost, when compared to previous AF VCM actuators with open-loop control or closed-loop control.

scholarly journals Design and Analysis of Closed Loop Control of Multilevel SVPWM Inverter Fed PMSM Drive

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (6S2) ◽  
pp. 809-816
Keyword(s):  
Permanent Magnet ◽  
Feedback Linearization ◽  
High Performance ◽  
Closed Loop ◽  
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor ◽  
Voltage Source ◽  
Closed Loop Control ◽  
Loop Control ◽  
Controlled Switching ◽  
Switching Devices

Permanent magnet synchronous machines have been universally used over induction machines in variable speed drives. For present trends and future developments, power electronics technology gives the extensive research of multilevel inverters that brings high safety voltages with low harmonic content in comparison with two-level inverter strategies. Multi level inverters implementation can be done by raising the number of power semi conductor controlled switching devices per phase to increase the number of inverter output voltage levels. By increasing the levels, power controlled switching devices and other components are increased, which makes the inverter complex and overpriced. From the above aspects, three-phase three-level inverter strategy is used for high performance and high voltage A.C drives. Multilevel inverter using a space vector pulse width modulation (SVPWM) strategy gives great advantages in high performance A.C drive applications. Various types of control strategies have been recommended for voltage source inverter fed A.C drives. In the proposed work, a PI controller is designed for the outer loop and non-linear controller using a state feedback linearization technique is designed for the inner loop. The closed loop control system for three-level inverter fed Permanent magnet synchronous motor drive employing SVPWM is extensively simulated using MATLAB.

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