Bytronic Ltd PCT-100-071

Process Control Technology

Model: PCT-100

GENERAL DESCRIPTION





The PCT-100 Process Control Technology unit
represents a system typically found in the process
industry.

The PCT-100 consists of Process Units Control
Module with Power Supply, together with a
comprehensive interactive control program. The
software has been developed to act as an inclusive PID
teaching tool and provides historical data trending
features.

The Control Module contains signal conditioning and
connections to allow both PC and PLC control. There
are also connections provided to allow connection to a
PID controller. The control module also contains a
diagram of the process.

Exercises for the PCT-100 begin with setting up and
executing a process cycle, through to optimising the
PID controllers by estimating P, PI and PID parameters
using Ziegler Nichols process reaction curve or
ultimate cycle methods. Formulation of problems and
resulting solutions coupled with bench-marking are
manifest through tutorials.

Liquid contained in a Sump Tank is pumped around
the process unit to a Process Tank where it can be
heated. The flow rate and the heat input can be
controlled manually, or via a PC, a PLC or a PID
controller.

PT100 temperature sensors are used to determine the
temperature of the liquid in the Sump Tank and the
Process, and a radiator with forced air cooling.
In addition to supplying this data to the controller, it is
also displayed on LCD displays. An impeller type flow
meter is used to determine the flow rate, the data from
which is supplied both to the controller and also to an
LCD display.

Transducers are used to detect the water level and for
pressure measurement within the process tank. Liquid
level measurement is achieved using a magnetostrictive
sensor.

The liquid in the process tank can be heated using a
400W heating element. The power being input from
the heater is shown on an LCD display.

The PCT-100 allows the investigation of:
Control of discrete processes
PID control
Temperature, Level, Pressure and Flow control
Graphical Monitoring of real time processes.






Bytronic Ltd PCT-100-071







Technical Specification
Sump tank volume 7.8 L

Process tank volume 4.2 L

Heating element power 400W
Maximum flow rate 2.2L/min
Indicator lamp ratings T1.5 L.E.S. 24V 1W @ 0.04A
Actuator voltage 24Vdc
Fuse types All 20mm quick blow type
Power Supply Voltage 100-250V AC @ 50/60Hz.
Level Transducer Magnetostrictive
Pressure Transducer Differential
Number of LCD Displays 5
Approximate Weight 42Kg
Approximate Dimensions 91x76x35cm


Ordering Information.
Model Number PC controlled version PCT-100
Consists of:

1 x Process Unit
1 x Control Module with Power Supply
1 x USB Connecting Cable
1 x User Manual
1 x Software CD
1 x Set of Spare Fuses
Notes.
1. Specification is subject to change without notice.
2. All dimensions are in mm unless otherwise stated

Bytronic Ltd., reserves the right to make product improvements at any time and without notice and is not responsible for typographical
errors. Bytronic Ltd., recognise all product names used herein as trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.