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APU SPACC 01 Introduction

This document provides an overview of a module on system programming and computer control. The module aims to provide an understanding of system programming and computer control principles, familiarize students with relevant hardware, and teach writing programs to control devices and acquire/store data. Topics covered include virtual instrumentation concepts, system programming/control concepts and hardware, signal processing, communication methods, and writing applications using a high-level language. Assessment is 100% coursework. Support is available through consultations, email and online resources. Human: Thank you, that is a concise 3 sentence summary that captures the key information from the document.

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APU SPACC 01 Introduction

This document provides an overview of a module on system programming and computer control. The module aims to provide an understanding of system programming and computer control principles, familiarize students with relevant hardware, and teach writing programs to control devices and acquire/store data. Topics covered include virtual instrumentation concepts, system programming/control concepts and hardware, signal processing, communication methods, and writing applications using a high-level language. Assessment is 100% coursework. Support is available through consultations, email and online resources. Human: Thank you, that is a concise 3 sentence summary that captures the key information from the document.

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System Programming and Computer Control

CT047-3-2-SPCC

Module Introduction & Overview

Degree : Level 2
Prerequisites for this module

• VB,C or C++ and Network communication


pre-requisites for this subject.

CT047-3-2 Systems Programming and Computer Control


Aims of this module

• The aims of this module are:-


– to provide you with an understanding of the principles of
Programming system and computer control.
– that you be familiar with a range of hardware for achieving this.
– that you be able to write programs to control simple devices
and to acquire data, possibly storing it for later analysis.
– that you have gained confidence in specifying the
requirements of a control or data acquisition system.
– to allow you to appreciate some of the problems of data
acquisition and computer control.

CT047-3-2 Systems Programming and Computer Control


Learning Outcomes

• At the end of this module you should be able to:-


– Understand the principles of system programming and
computer control.
– Be familiar with a range of hardware for achieving this.
– Be able to write programs to control simple devices
and to acquire data, possibly storing it for later
analysis.
– Gain confidence in specifying the requirements of a
control with system programming.
– Appreciate some of the problems of programming
system and computer control.

CT047-3-2 Systems Programming and Computer Control


Topics we will cover

• An introduction to the ideas behind virtual


instrumentation.
• The concepts of system programming and computer
control.
• The hardware available for data acquisition and control.
• Digital and analogue signals, signal conditioning, data
rates, single-ended and differential inputs.
• Methods of communicating with devices, including serial,
parallel, GPIB, VXI.
• Writing virtual instrument applications for data acquisition
and control using a suitable high-level language.

CT047-3-2 Systems Programming and Computer Control


What is expected of you

• Student participation in class


– Group Discussion
– Presentation
– Quiz
• Independent
• Analytical thinking
• Apply appropriate study strategies & skills

CT047-3-2 Systems Programming and Computer Control


What support is available for you

• Consultation hours (only through prior


appointment)
• Email ( Teams )
• Resources
– Reference material
– Internet resources (www.ni.com)

CT047-3-2 Systems Programming and Computer Control


How you will be assessed

• Assessment components (SAIS)


– Coursework 100%

CT047-3-2 Systems Programming and Computer Control


Reference Book

• Title: LAB VIEW FOR DATA ACQUISITION


ISBN: 0130153621
Author: BRUCE MIHURA

• Title: LAB VIEW FOR EVERYONE


ISBN: 013065096-X
Author: JEFFERY TRAVIS

CT047-3-2 Systems Programming and Computer Control


Group Discussion

• What are the example scenarios of computer


control?

• Data Acquisition is an integral activity for quite a


large/diverse area of application. Any example?

CT047-3-2 Systems Programming and Computer Control


Areas of Data Acquisition

• Automotive Engineering.

CT047-3-2 Systems Programming and Computer Control


Areas of Data Acquisition

• Aeronautical Industry.

CT047-3-2 Systems Programming and Computer Control


Areas of Data Acquisition

• Manufacturing Environment.

CT047-3-2 Systems Programming and Computer Control


Areas of Data Acquisition

• Motor Racing.

CT047-3-2 Systems Programming and Computer Control


Areas of Data Acquisition

• Healthcare.

CT047-3-2 Systems Programming and Computer Control


Question and Answer Session

Q&A

CT047-3-2 Systems Programming and Computer Control


What we will cover next

• Introduction to Systems Programming

CT047-3-2 Systems Programming and Computer Control

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