Many computer applications required as solution provider inside larger, in general, complex systems. Hence these computer systems are embedded within the real complex systems, which themselves may consist of mechanical, electrical and/or electronical components etc. This led to the well-known terms of embedded systems, and often emdedded processors or embedded control. Embedded systems, as well...

Fuzzy Logic controllers have been successfully applied in a large number of control applications, with the most commonly used controller being the PID controller. Fuzzy logic controllers provide an alternative to PID controllers, as they are a good tool for the control of systems that are difficult to model. The control action in fuzzy logic controllers can be expressed with simple “if-then” ru...

In this paper, an optimized fuzzy controller is presented for the control of the environmental parameters at the building zone level. The occupants’ preferences are monitored via a smart card unit. Genetic algorithm optimization techniques are applied to shift properly the membership functions of the fuzzy controller in order to satisfy the occupants’ preferences while minimizing energy consump...

A single phase cascaded inverter consisting of two full bridges creates a five level AC output voltage. Due to switch combination redundancies, there are certain degrees of freedom to generate the five level AC output voltage. A single phase Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) Multil Level Inverter (MLI) produces AC output voltage of desired magnitude and frequency. The purpose of voltage controller f...

This paper addresses the problem of verifying the discrete control logic that is typically implemented by programmable controllers. Not only are the logical properties of the controller studied during verification, the behaviour of the overall controlled system is also examined. An approach that combines the calculation of the safety-oriented interlock controllers in terms of supervisory contro...

Today, Internet makes possible remote access to PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers) remote maintenance, monitoring, supervision and follow-up of plants. In this article, we are interested in the possibilities that Internet offers for the D.E.S (Discrete Events System) teaching. The concept of distributed practical work room is proposed in order to facilitate the technical know-how transmission...

The principal aim of the paper is to present a possible approach to the design of simple Proportional-Integral (PI) robust controllers and subsequently to demonstrate their applicability during control of a laboratory model with uncertain parameters through the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) SIMATIC S7-300 by Siemens Company. The proposed and utilized synthesis consists of two steps. The f...