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Process Control
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CP5956
www.matrixtsl.com
Copyright 2024 Matrix Technology Solutions Limited

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  • Page 1 Process Control Manual CP5956 www.matrixtsl.com Copyright 2024 Matrix Technology Solutions Limited...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Manual control software On/Off flow control software PID control software Configure software Understanding the API Reinstalling the API Bluetooth set up Bluetooth set up on Windows Wifi set up Matlab integration Version control Page 2 Copyright 2023 Matrix TSL Limited...

  • Page 3: Health And Safety

    During the design of these products we have paid considerable attention to the potential risks of stud- ying process control. We believe that we have come up with the safest possible design. However there are still some risks that you need to be aware of. This page shows how we have considered each danger.

  • Page 4: Flow Control Apparatus

    NB the use of dirty, mineralised or avoid splashes and spills due to it being moved. otherwise poor quality water may cause dam- A suitable mains outlet should be within easy Page 4 Copyright 2023 Matrix TSL Limited...
  • Page 5 USB and verify the functionality reservoir. of the unit controller. 4) Transfer the unit to a sink or draining board, 12) Open the ‘Open_Flow_Manual.bat’ app on Page 5 Copyright 2023 Matrix TSL Limited...
  • Page 6 All Maintenance should be completed by a com- petent person. Spare and replacement parts may be obtained from Matrix TSL. When contacting Matrix TSL for spares or replacements then please give as much detail as you can, including, if possible, the serial number and date of purchase.
  • Page 7 0% is closed, 100% is open. 12) Push the DRIVE up to 100% and check that the flow works. Try several values of flow. Try several values of valve. 13) Quit Page 7 Copyright 2023 Matrix TSL Limited...

  • Page 8: Level Control Apparatus

    2) The level control unit is shipped partially as- Instructions for use sembled. You will need to reassemble the 1) Site the equipment on a suitable bench, the main level chamber. See separate instructions water will be contained within the equipment Page 8 Copyright 2023 Matrix TSL Limited...
  • Page 9 9) Follow the instructions in the section on or contain debris then it is advisable to drain setting up the software application for the Page 9 Copyright 2023 Matrix TSL Limited...
  • Page 10 All Maintenance should be completed by a com- petent person. Spare and replacement parts may be obtained from Matrix TSL. When contacting Matrix TSL for spares or replacements then please give as much detail as you can, including, if possible, the serial number and date of purchase.

  • Page 11: Level Control Apparatus Assembly

    Do not over tighten or the plastic will crack. 3) Step 3: Using the two cable ties provided gather the wires and pipes to that they are tidy. Step 2 Page 11 Copyright 2023 Matrix TSL Limited...
  • Page 12 7) The reading on the display and in the software more exact values. will not be accurate. You will learn how to cali- brate the equipment in the worksheets. 8) Quit Page 12 Copyright 2023 Matrix TSL Limited...

  • Page 13: Pressure Control Apparatus

    Ensure that the pump setting is at zero cover (on the right of the unit). Plug the unit Page 13 Copyright 2023 Matrix TSL Limited...
  • Page 14 1) Load the ‘Open ManualControl.bat’ file, Run the program, Open the valve until pressure equalises with atmospheric pressure and ad- just the valve for maximum loss. 2) Click on the Zero button on the screen. Page 14 Copyright 2023 Matrix TSL Limited...
  • Page 15 7) The reading on the display and in the software by working through the worksheets to get will not be accurate. You will learn how to cali- more exact values. brate the equipment in the worksheets. 8) Quit Page 15 Copyright 2023 Matrix TSL Limited...

  • Page 16: Temperature Control Apparatus

    9) Ensure that the fan and heater are functioning 4) Connect the power supply low voltage plug to properly. the socket on the side of the controller rear cover (on the right of the unit). Plug the unit Page 16 Copyright 2023 Matrix TSL Limited...
  • Page 17 Load and make sure your system is now exhib- The temperature responds relatively slowly. iting PID characteristics. 6) Quit 9) You can improve the accuracy of your system by working through the worksheets to get more exact values. Page 17 Copyright 2023 Matrix TSL Limited...

  • Page 18: Servo Pendulum Apparatus

    (on the right of the unit). Plug the unit the rotor turns. into the mains supply with the switch in the “off” position. 5) Switch the mains plug on and the display on Page 18 Copyright 2023 Matrix TSL Limited...

  • Page 19: Control Unit Description

    Referring to the block schematic above: tooth. Instructions on setting up communica- This control board is used for all Matrix Process tions for each protocol are given below. The Control units: LAN connection allows the unit to be accessed •...
  • Page 20 Connections of Process Control units The images opposite show the connections of the controller and the system diagrams of the four rigs.

  • Page 21: Sensors And Their Operation

    Page 21 Copyright 2023 Matrix TSL Limited...
  • Page 22 ‘Zero’ button. Servo Pendulum Sensor: US digital Sensor scale factor As this is digital the scaling factor is one. Calibration No calibration is needed here as the sensor is digital. Zeroing Not needed. Page 22 Copyright 2023 Matrix TSL Limited...

  • Page 23: Software Installation

    There are 3 applications that allow you to operate the equipment in different ways. The software is available free of charge as a download from the Matrix web site. When you unpack the zip file you will see the fol- lowing files: Open ManualControl.bat...

  • Page 24: Manual Control Software

    5) LOAD output 6) System measured value 7) Graph area 8) Zero button (not all applications) 9) Properties Before RUNning please select the Process Con- trol application you are using in the properties section. Page 24 Copyright 2023 Matrix TSL Limited...

  • Page 25: On/Off Flow Control Software

    5) LOAD output 6) System measured value 7) Graph area 8) Zero button (not all applications) 9) Properties Before RUNning please select the Process Con- trol application you are using in the properties section. Page 25 Copyright 2023 Matrix TSL Limited...

  • Page 26: Pid Control Software

    5) LOAD output 6) System measured value 7) Graph area 8) Zero button (not all applications) 9) Properties Before RUNning please select the Process Con- trol application you are using in the properties section. Page 26 Copyright 2023 Matrix TSL Limited...

  • Page 27: Configure Software

    3) WIFI Get IP—Gets the IP address of the WIFI. 4) Configure Ethernet 5) BT config—Enables or Disables Bluetooth functionality, default Enabled. 6) Bootloader - puts the unit into Bootloader mode for reprogramming. 7) Function indicators 8) Properties Page 27 Copyright 2023 Matrix TSL Limited...

  • Page 28: Understanding The Api

    "RA_DLL.RA_SetRelay(1);" and for App Inventor, Flowcode and LabView the appropriate icon would be selected. Here’s another example that shows how to control one of the motors on the equipment. ‘:’, ’I’, <motor>, <LSB>, <MSB>, ‘\n’ Page 28 Copyright 2023 Matrix TSL Limited...
  • Page 29 Set Ethernet Port PortMSB, PortLSB Sets the Ethernet Port Number Set Auto Prescaler Prescaler Sets the auto mode prescaler to divide down the calculation frequency if required Reset To Boot Reset to Bootloader Mode Page 29 Copyright 2023 Matrix TSL Limited...

  • Page 30: Reinstalling The Api

    To restore the API or change the firmware ware is named ControlFW.hex please follow the instructions below. Click the Erase-Program-Verify button ) Click the Run Application button to end the ) bootloader mode and run the new firm- ware. Page 30 Copyright 2023 Matrix TSL Limited...

  • Page 31: Bluetooth Setup

    You will be able to run a number of systems in the same room. Once you have done this you will need to pair the hardware with your computer and set the COM port. Page 31 Copyright 2023 Matrix TSL Limited...

  • Page 32: Bluetooth Set Up On Windows

    You will be asked to enter the pairing code. The Control Hardware uses the default code of 1234, although this can be changed to another code if you want to ensure no-one else can pair with your hardware. Page 32 Copyright 2023 Matrix TSL Limited...
  • Page 33 If your having trouble finding the com ports list then you can open the “Run…” window by holding the Windows key and pressing R, then type (or copy and paste) the following command into the box and press “OK”: rundll32.exe shell32.dll,Control_RunDLL bthprops.cpl,,2 Page 33 Copyright 2023 Matrix TSL Limited...

  • Page 34: Wifi Set Up

    You must then share the external IP address of the router as well as the port. This is the address set by your router You will need to enter this into the App. Page 34 Copyright 2023 Matrix TSL Limited...

  • Page 35: Matlab Integration

    The Control functionality is controlled via a USB global Control_Comms; COM port or Networked connection to the com- % Find the COM port on your PC where the Matrix puter. control unit is plugged % in and use it here instead of 'COM1'...

  • Page 36: Version Control

    Version control 19 11 20 First release 17 08 21 Servo Pendulum added. 05 01 22 Test instructions added. 11 08 23 Reformatted to new style 02 10 24 New software screen shots Page 36 Copyright 2023 Matrix TSL Limited...