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SY311 · Temperature Control Module

Temperature Control Experiments Platform

Experiments
  • Investigation of continuous closed-loop temperature control
  • Study of discontinuous (on/off) temperature control systems
  • PID parameter tuning for optimal temperature stability
  • Effect of disturbance variables (fan speed, throttle position)
  • Measurement of dead time and time constants in thermal systems
  • Comparison of proportional, PI, PD, and PID control strategies
  • Real-time temperature monitoring and trend analysis
SY311
Description
    The SY311 is a compact thermal control module designed for hands-on study of continuous and discontinuous feedback control loops. It features a unipolar electric heater with integrated temperature sensor and fan motor, housed in a transparent air channel for direct visual observation of the heating process. The module is equipped with dual integrated power amplifiers enabling multi-input control strategies such as Fuzzy logic control. Built-in disturbance mechanisms allow realistic exploration of process perturbations.
Schematic diagram of the SY311 apparatus
4mm safety sockets
+15V DC line
extra line for added flexibility
Fan-RPM potentiometer
Transparent viewing section
Fan + electric motor
Heat source
20 W, 20 V
0V line (ground)
-15V DC line
7-segment display
Hot & Cold trend
indicators
Bimetal safety cutoff
100 °C max
Temperature sensor
Throttle flap
5 discrete steps
Temperature sensor output
1 V / 10 °C

Schematic diagram of the SY311 apparatus

Technical Specifications
    Heater maximum temperature 100 °C
    Heater power Unipolar heat source: 20 W 20V
    Dead time (TU) ~10 seconds
    Compensation time (TG) ~120 seconds
    Temperature sensor calibrated 0–100 °C range
    Sensor output 1V per 10 °C linear signal
    Fan speed control 1–10 adjustable or external 0–20V signal input
    Throttle flap Positions 0 (closed) to 4 (fully open)
    Display 3-digit 7-segment display with rising/descending trend indicator
    Integrated amplifiers 2 amplifiers for heater and fan control
    Supply voltage ±15V DC
    Housing Transparent polycarbonate air channel for visual inspection

Part of package

Process Control Training System

A complete modular platform for hands-on learning of feedback control, PID tuning, and process dynamics using real thermal, fluid, and mechanical systems.