Computer Controlled

Thermal Solar Energy Basic Unit,

Technical Teaching Equipment
with SCADA
MINI-EESTC

Teaching
Technique
used
EDIBON SCADA System

Computer
2 3 4 (not included
in the supply)
Control Data Software for:
Interface Box Acquisition - Computer Control
Board - Data Acquisition
- Data Management
5 Cables and Accessories
6 Manuals

* Minimum supply always includes: 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 + 6

(Computer not included in the supply)

1 Unit: MINI-EESTC. Thermal Solar Energy Basic Unit

Key features:
Advanced Real-Time SCADA.
OPEN CONTROL
Open Control + Multicontrol + Real-Time Control. +
MULTICONTROL
Specialized EDIBON Control Software based on Labview. +
REAL TIME CONTROL
National Instruments Data Acquisition board (250 KS/s , kilo samples per second).

Calibration exercises, which are included, teach the user how to calibrate a sensor
and the importance of checking the accuracy of the sensors before taking
measurements.

Projector and/or electronic whiteboard compatibility allows the unit to be explained

and demonstrated to an entire class at one time.

Capable of doing applied research, real industrial simulation, training courses, etc.

Remote operation and control by the user and remote control for EDIBON technical
support, are always included.

Totally safe, utilizing 4 safety systems (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic & Software).
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Designed and manufactured under several quality standards. Products
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Optional CAL software helps the user perform calculations and comprehend the Units
results. 5.-Energy

This unit has been designed for future expansion and integration. A common
expansion is the EDIBON Scada-Net (ESN) System which enables multiple students to
simultaneously operate many units in a network.

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 INTRODUCTION
The sun provides us a wide spectrum of solar energy. Except for the light that we see around us every day, all of the other types of solar energy are
invisible. The other parts of the spectrum consist of cosmic rays, gamma rays, x-rays, infrared, heat and ultraviolet energy.
Thermal solar systems convert solar energy into usable thermal energy.
The Computer Controlled Thermal Solar Energy Basic Unit “MINI-EESTC” allows to demonstrate solar thermal heating of domestic water in an
illustrative manner.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This unit is a system that transforms solar energy into usable thermal energy. It uses the thermosiphon system to heat water or the traditional
pumping system. In both cases, the absorbed thermal energy is given by the simulated solar radiation; in our case, it is done using a panel with
powerful luminous sources.
The unit basically is formed by:
Thermal solar panel.
Tank.
Solar simulator.
Lamps.
Pumping system.
Temperature sensors.
Flow sensor.
Valves set to work in thermosiphon mode or pumping mode.
The solar panel is made of polycarbonate. It is mounted on a metallic structure with a conduct for the thermal fluid. It has been developed taking
into account the geometrical shape of the absorbing surface in order to obtain the highest output levels possible.
The tank satisfies the established technical standards, both in its construction and in its equipment. The hot water outlet is through an overflow
placed at the top of the tank.
The lamps present radiation features that are similar to those of the sun.
This unit makes it possible to simulate two different functioning modes: the thermosiphon mode, the water runs due to the temperature differences,
that is to say, without pump; and the pumping mode.
5 Temperature sensors allow to know the temperature at different points of the unit.
A flowmeter and a flow sensor allow to know the water flow that is running through the pump and, therefore, through the collector.
The unit has every pipe and connection for an optimal operation.
This Computer Controlled Unit is supplied with the EDIBON Computer Control System (SCADA), and includes: The unit itself + a Control Interface
Box + a Data Acquisition Board + Computer Control, Data Acquisition and Data Management Software Packages, for controlling the process
and all parameters involved in the process.

PROCESS DIAGRAM AND UNIT ELEMENTS ALLOCATION

OPEN CONTROL
+
MULTICONTROL
+
REAL TIME CONTROL

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 COMPLETE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (for main items)
With this unit there are several options and possibilities:
- Main items: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
- Optional items: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12.
Let us describe first the main items (1 to 6):
1 MINI-EESTC. Unit:
Unit mounted on a metallic structure with wheels for its mobility.
Main metallic elements of steel.
Diagram in the front panel with similar distribution to the elements in the real unit.
Solar panel (thermal solar collector):
Metallic structure.
Solar panel, made of polycarbonate, with polypropylene pipes.
Pipes (already set) to connect the panel and the tank.
Temperature sensors, “J“ type.
Tank of 30 l.
Solar simulator:
Aluminum structure with adjustable height.
2 Solar spectrum lamps of 300W each one.
Lamps intensity control from the computer (PC).
Pumping system:
Computer controlled pump, flow: 0-2 l./min.
Flowmeter.
Flow sensor.
5 Temperature sensors, type “J“, at different points of the unit.
The unit includes two “Venetian” type blinds to reduce a direct visual contact
with the lamps and to reduce the direct contact with the solar panel when the
unit is working.
The complete unit includes as well:
Advanced Real-Time SCADA.
Open Control + Multicontrol + Real-Time Control.
MINI-EESTC. Unit
Specialized EDIBON Control Software based on Labview.
National Instruments Data Acquisition board (250 KS/s , kilo samples per second).
Calibration exercises, which are included, teach the user how to calibrate a sensor and the
importance of checking the accuracy of the sensors before taking measurements.
Projector and/or electronic whiteboard compatibility allows the unit to be explained and
demonstrated to an entire class at one time.
Capable of doing applied research, real industrial simulation, training courses, etc.
Remote operation and control by the user and remote control for EDIBON technical support, are
always included.
Totally safe, utilizing 4 safety systems (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic & Software).
Designed and manufactured under several quality standards.
Optional CAL software helps the user perform calculations and comprehend the results.
This unit has been designed for future expansion and integration. A common expansion is the
EDIBON Scada-Net (ESN) System which enables multiple students to simultaneously operate
many units in a network.
2 MINI-EESTC/CIB. Control Interface Box:
The Control Interface Box is part of the SCADA system.
Control interface box with process diagram in the front panel and with the same distribution that the
different elements located in the unit, for an easy understanding by the student.
All sensors, with their respective signals, are properly manipulated from -10V. to +10V. computer output.
Sensors connectors in the interface have different pines numbers (from 2 to 16), to avoid connection errors.
Single cable between the control interface box and computer.
The unit control elements are permanently computer controlled, without necessity of changes or
connections during the whole process test procedure.
Simultaneous visualization in the computer of all parameters involved in the process.
Calibration of all sensors involved in the process.
Real time curves representation about system responses.
Storage of all the process data and results in a file.
Graphic representation, in real time, of all the process/system responses.
All the actuators’ values can be changed at any time from the keyboard allowing the analysis about
curves and responses of the whole process.
MINI-EESTC/CIB
All the actuators and sensors values and their responses are displayed on only one screen in the computer.
Shield and filtered signals to avoid external interferences.
Real time computer control with flexibility of modifications from the computer keyboard of the
parameters, at any moment during the process.
Real time computer control for pumps, compressors, heating elements, control valves, etc.
Real time computer control for parameters involved in the process simultaneously.
Open control allowing modifications, at any moment and in real time, of parameters involved in the
process simultaneously.
Three safety levels, one mechanical in the unit, another electronic in the control interface and the
third one in the control software.The unit includes two “Venetian” type blinds to reduce a direct visual
contact with the lamps and to reduce the direct contact with the solar panel when the unit is working.
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 Complete Technical Specifications (for main items)
3 DAB. Data Acquisition Board:
The Data Acquisition board is part of the SCADA system.
PCI Express Data acquisition board (National Instruments) to be placed in a computer slot. Bus PCI
Express.
Analog input:
Number of channels=16 single-ended or 8 differential.
Resolution=16 bits, 1 in 65536.
Sampling rate up to: 250 KS/s (kilo samples per second).
Input range (V)=10 V.
Data transfers=DMA, interrupts, programmed I/0. DMA channels=6.
Analog output:
Number of channels=2.
DAB
Resolution=16 bits, 1 in 65536.
Maximum output rate up to: 900 KS/s.
Output range(V)=10 V.
Data transfers=DMA, interrupts, programmed I/0.
Digital Input/Output:
Number of channels=24 inputs/outputs.
D0 or DI Sample Clock frequency: 0 to 100 MHz.
Timing: Number of Counter/timers=4.
Resolution: Counter/timers: 32 bits.
4 MINI-EESTC/CCSOF. Computer Control +Data Acquisition+Data Management Software:
The three softwares are part of the SCADA system.
Compatible with actual Windows operating systems.
Graphic and intuitive simulation of the process in screen.
Compatible with the industry standards.
Registration and visualization of all process variables in an automatic and simultaneous way.
Flexible, open and multicontrol software, developed with actual windows graphic systems, acting
simultaneously on all process parameters.
Management, processing, comparison and storage of data.
Sampling velocity up to 250 KS/s (kilo samples per second).
Calibration system for the sensors involved in the process.
It allows the registration of the alarms state and the graphic representation in real time.
Comparative analysis of the obtained data, after the process and modification of the conditions during the MINI-EESTC/CCSOF
process.
Open software, allowing the teacher to modify texts, instructions. Teacher’s and student’s
passwords to facilitate the teacher’s control on the student, and allowing the access to different work levels.
This unit allows the 30 students of the classroom to visualize simultaneously all the results and the
manipulation of the unit, during the process, by using a projector or an electronic whiteboard.
5 Cables and Accessories, for normal operation.
6 Manuals: This unit is supplied with 8 manuals: Required Services, Assembly and Installation, Interface
and Control Software, Starting-up, Safety, Maintenance, Calibration & Practices Manuals.

* Manuals
References 1 to 6 are the main items: MINI-EESTC + MINI-EESTC/CIB + DAB + MINI-EESTC/CCSOF + Cables and Accessories +
are included in the minimum supply for enabling normal and full operation.

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 EXERCISES AND PRACTICAL POSSIBILITIES TO BE DONE WITH MAIN ITEMS
1.- Study of the thermosiphon operation. 11.- The Computer Control System with SCADA allows a real
industrial simulation.
2.- Study of the luminosity profile of the lamps.
12.- This unit is totally safe as uses mechanical, electrical and
3.- Study of the efficiency of the solar panel. electronic, and software safety devices.
4.- Study of the influence of the inclination angle of the lamp panel 13.- This unit can be used for doing applied research.
on the unit efficiency.
14.- This unit can be used for giving training courses to Industries
5.- Study of the relation between the flow and the temperature. even to other Technical Education Institutions.
6.- Study of the energy balance of the solar collector. 15.- Control of the MINI-EESTC unit process through the control
interface box without the computer.
7.- Experimental efficiency determination.
16.- Visualization of all the sensors values used in the MINI-EESTC
Additional practical possibilities: unit process.
8.- Sensors calibration. - By using PLC-PI additional 19 more exercises can be done.
Other possibilities to be done with this Unit: - Several other exercises can be done and designed by the user.
9.- Many students view results simultaneously.

To view all results in real time in the classroom by means of a

projector or an electronic whiteboard.

10.- Open Control, Multicontrol and Real Time Control.

This unit allows intrinsically and/or extrinsically to change the

span, gains; proportional, integral, derivate parameters; etc, in
real time.

REQUIRED SERVICES DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS

-Electrical supply: single-phase, 220 V/50Hz or 110 V/60 Hz. MINI-EESTC:
-Water supply. Unit: -Dimensions: 1300 x800 x1500mm. approx.
(51.18 x 31.50 x 59.05 inches approx.)
-Computer (PC).
-Weight: 70 Kg. approx.
(154 pounds approx.)

Control-Interface Box: -Dimensions: 490 x 330 x 310 mm. approx.

(19.29 x 12.99 x 12.20 inches approx.)

-Weight: 10 Kg. approx.

(22 pounds approx.)

AVAILABLE VERSIONS
Offered in this catalogue:

-MINI-EESTC. Computer Controlled Thermal Solar Energy Basic Unit.

Offered in other catalogues:

-MINI-EEST. Thermal Solar Energy Basic Unit.

-EESTC. Computer Controlled Thermal Solar Energy Unit.
-EEST. Thermal Solar Energy Unit.

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 SOFTWARE MAIN SCREENS
SCADA
Main screen

I
II

IV
V
III

I Main software operation possibilities.

II Sensors displays, real time values, and extra output parameters. Sensors: ST= Temperature sensor. SC= Flow sensor.
III Actuators controls. Actuators: AB=Pump. Line= Lamps
IV Channel selection and other plot parameters.
V Real time graphics displays.

Software for Sensors Calibration

Examples of screens

By using a free of charge code, the teacher and the students

can calibrate the unit.

The teacher can recover his/her own calibration by using the

EDIBON code that we give free of charge.

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SOME REAL RESULTS OBTAINED FROM THIS UNIT

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 COMPLETE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (for optional items)
Additionally to the main items (1 to 6) described, we can offer, as optional, other items from 7 to 12.
All these items try to give more possibilities for:
a) Industrial configuration. (PLC)
b) Technical and Vocational Education configuration. (CAI and FSS)
c) Higher Education and/or Technical and Vocational Education configuration. (CAL)
d) Multipost Expansions options. (Mini ESN and ESN)
a) Industrial configuration
7 PLC. Industrial Control using PLC (it includes PLC-PI Module plus PLC-SOF Control Software):
-PLC-PI. PLC Module:
Metallic box.
Circuit diagram in the module front panel.
Front panel:
Digital inputs(X) and Digital outputs (Y) block:
16 Digital inputs, activated by switches and 16 LEDs for confirmation (red).
14 Digital outputs (through SCSI connector) with 14 LEDs for message (green).
Analog inputs block:
16 Analog inputs (-10 V. to + 10 V.) (through SCSI connector).
Analog outputs block:
4 Analog outputs (-10 V. to + 10 V.) (through SCSI connector).
Touch screen:
High visibility and multiple functions. Display of a highly visible status. Recipe function. Bar graph function. Flow display function. Alarm list.
Multi language function. True type fonts.
Back panel:
Power supply connector. Fuse 2A. RS-232 connector to PC. USB 2.0 connector to PC.
Inside:
Power supply outputs: 24 Vdc, 12 Vdc, -12 Vdc, 12 Vdc variable.
Panasonic PLC:
High-speed scan of 0.32 sec. for a basic instruction.
Program capacity of 32 Ksteps, with a sufficient comment area.
Power supply input (100 to 240 V AC).
DC input: 16 (24 V DC).
Relay output: 14.
High-speed counter.
Multi-point PID control.
Digital inputs/outputs and analog inputs/outputs Panasonic modules.
Communication RS232 wire to computer (PC).
Dimensions: 490 x 330 x 310 mm. approx. (19.29 x 12.99 x 12.20 inches approx.). Weight: 30 Kg. approx. (66 pounds approx.).
-MINI-EESTC/PLC-SOF. PLC Control Software:
For this particular unit, always included with PLC supply.
The software has been designed using Labview and it follows the unit operation procedure and linked with the Control Interface Box used in the Computer
Controlled Thermal Solar Energy Basic Unit (MINI-EESTC).

Control Data Software for:

Interface Box Acquisition - Computer Control
Board - Data Acquisition
- Data Management

Unit

PLC CONTROL
PLC-SOF.
Control Software

PLC-PI. PLC Module

Practices to be done with PLC-PI:
1.- Control of the MINI-EESTC unit process through the control interface box 9.- PLC structure.
without the computer. 10.- PLC inputs and outputs configuration.
2.- Visualization of all the sensors values used in the MINI-EESTC unit 11.- PLC configuration possibilities.
process.
12.- PLC programming languages.
3.- Calibration of all sensors included in the MINI-EESTC unit process.
13.- PLC different programming standard languages.
4.- Hand on of all the actuators involved in the MINI-EESTC unit process.
14.- New configuration and development of new process.
5.- Realization of different experiments, in automatic way, without having in
front the unit. (This experiment can be decided previously). 15.- Hand on an established process.

6.- Simulation of outside actions, in the cases hardware elements do not 16.- To visualize and see the results and to make comparisons with the MINI-
exist. (Example: test of complementary tanks, complementary industrial EESTC unit process.
environment to the process to be studied, etc). 17.- Possibility of creating new process in relation with the MINI-EESTC unit.
7.- PLC hardware general use and manipulation. 18.- PLC Programming exercises.
8.- PLC process application for MINI-EESTC unit. 19.- Own PLC applications in accordance with teacher and student
requirements.
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 Complete Technical Specifications (for optional items)
b) Technical and Vocational Education configuration

8 MINI-EESTC/CAI. Computer Aided Instruction Software System.

This complete software package includes two Softwares: the INS/SOF. Classroom Management Software (Instructor Software) and the MINI-EESTC/SOF.
Computer Aided Instruction Software (Student Software).
This software is optional and can be used additionally to items (1 to 6).
This complete software package consists of an Instructor Software (INS/SOF) totally integrated with the Student Software (MINI-EESTC/SOF). Both
are interconnected so that the teacher knows at any moment what is the theoretical and practical knowledge of the students.

- INS/SOF. Classroom Management Software (Instructor Software): Instructor Software

The Instructor can:
Organize Students by Classes and Groups.
Create easily new entries or delete them.
Create data bases with student information.
Analyze results and make statistical comparisons.
Generate and print reports.
Detect student’s progress and difficulties.
...and many other facilities.

Student Software
- MINI-EESTC/SOF. Computer Aided Instruction Software (Student
Software):
It explains how to use the unit, run the experiments and what to do at any
moment.
This Software contains:
Theory.
Exercises.
Guided Practices.
Exams.
For more information see CAI catalogue. Click on the following link:
www.edibon.com/products/catalogues/en/CAI.pdf

9 MINI-EESTC/FSS. Faults Simulation System.

Faults Simulation System (FSS) is a Software package that simulates
Example of some screens
several faults in any EDIBON Computer Controlled Unit. It is useful for Technical
and Vocational level.

The "FAULTS" mode consists on causing several faults in the unit normal
operation. The student must find them and solve them.

There are several kinds of faults that can be grouped in the following
sections:

Faults affecting the sensors measurement:

- An incorrect calibration is applied to them.

- Non-linearity.

Faults affecting the actuators:

- Actuators channels interchange at any time during the program

execution.

- Response reduction of an actuator.

Faults in the controls execution:

- Inversion of the performance in ON/OFF controls.

- Reduction or increase of the calculated total response.

- The action of some controls is annulled.

On/off faults:

- Several on/off faults can be included.

For more information see FSS catalogue. Click on the following link:
www.edibon.com/products/catalogues/en/FSS.pdf

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c) Higher Education and/or Technical and Vocational Education configuration

10 MINI-EESTC/CAL. Computer Aided Learning Software (Results Calculation and Analysis).

This Computer Aided Learning Software (CAL) is a Windows based

software, simple and very easy to use, specifically developed by EDIBON. It is
very useful for Higher Education level.

CAL is a class assistant that helps in doing the necessary calculations to

extract the right conclusions from data obtained during the experimental
practices.

CAL computes the value of all the variables involved and performs the
Calculations
calculations. Information of constant values, unit conversion
factors and integral and derivative tables
It allows to plot and print the results. Within the plotting options, any
variable can be represented against any other.

Different plotting displays.

It has a wide range of information, such as constant values, unit conversion

factors and integral and derivative tables.

For more information see CAL catalogue. Click on the following link:
www.edibon.com/products/catalogues/en/CAL.pdf Plotting options

d) Multipost Expansions options

11 Mini ESN. EDIBON Mini Scada-Net System.

Mini ESN. EDIBON Mini Scada-Net System allows up to 30 students to work with a Mini ESN.
Teaching Unit in any laboratory, simultaneously. It is useful for both, Higher EDIBON Mini Scada-Net System
Education and/or Technical and Vocational Education.
The Mini ESN system consists on the adaptation of any EDIBON Computer
Controlled Unit with SCADA integrated in a local network.
1 UNIT =
This system allows to view/control the unit remotely, from any computer integrated up to 30 STUDENTS
can work
in the local net (in the classroom), through the main computer connected to the simultaneously
unit. Then, the number of possible users who can work with the same unit is higher
than in an usual way of working (usually only one).
Main characteristics:
- It allows up to 30 students to work simultaneously with the EDIBON
Thermal Solar Energy Basic Unit (MINI-EESTC)
Computer Controlled Unit with SCADA, connected in a local net.
Computer Control
- Open Control + Multicontrol + Real Time Control + Multi Student Post. Control Software: Computer
Interface Control+Data
- Instructor controls and explains to all students at the same time. Box Acquisition+Data
Management
- Any user/student can work doing "real time" control/multicontrol and
visualisation.
Instructor’s
- Instructor can see in the computer what any user/student is doing in the Central Mini Scada-Net
30 Student Computer
Software
unit. Posts
- Continuous communication between the instructor and all the users/
LOCAL NET
students connected.
Main advantages:
- It allows an easier and quicker understanding. OPEN CONTROL
+ Note: The Mini ESN
- This system allows you can save time and cost. system can be used
MULTICONTROL
- Future expansions with more EDIBON Units. + with any EDIBON
REAL TIME CONTROL computer controlled
For more information see Mini ESN catalogue. Click on the following link:
+ unit.
MULTI STUDENT POST
www.edibon.com/products/catalogues/en/Mini-ESN.pdf

12 ESN. EDIBON Scada-Net System.

This unit can be integrated, in the future, into a Complete Laboratory with many Units and many Students.

For more information see ESN catalogue. Click on the following link:
www.edibon.com/products/catalogues/en/units/energy/esn-alternativeenergies/ESN-ALTERNATIVE_ENERGIES.pdf

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 ORDER INFORMATION
Main items (always included in the supply) Optional items (supplied under specific order)
a) Industrial configuration
Minimum supply always includes: 7 PLC. Industrial Control using PLC (it includes PLC-PI Module plus PLC-SOF
Control Software):
1 Unit: MINI-EESTC. Thermal Solar Energy Basic Unit.
- PCL-PI. PLC Module.
2 MINI-EESTC/CIB. Control Interface Box.
- MINI-EESTC/PLC-SOF. PLC Control Software.
3 DAB. Data Acquisition Board.
4 MINI-EESTC/CCSOF. Computer Control + Data Acquisition b) Technical and Vocational configuration
+ Data Management Software.
8 MINI-EESTC/CAI. Computer Aided Instruction Software System.
5 Cables and Accessories, for normal operation. 9 MINI-EESTC/FSS. Faults Simulation System.
6 Manuals.
c) Higher Education and/or Technical and Vocational Education configuration
* IMPORTANT: Under MINI-EESTC we always supply all the 10 MINI-EESTC/CAL. Computer Aided Learning Software (Results Calculation
elements for immediate running as 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6. and Analysis).
d) Multipost Expansions options
11 Mini ESN. EDIBON Mini Scada-Net System.
12 ESN. EDIBON Scada-Net System.

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 TENDER SPECIFICATIONS (for main items)
1 MINI-EESTC. Unit:
Unit mounted on a metallic structure with wheels for its mobility.
Main metallic elements of steel.
Diagram in the front panel with similar distribution to the elements in the real unit.
Solar panel (thermal solar collector):
Metallic structure.
Solar panel, made of polycarbonate, with polypropylene pipes.
Pipes (already set) to connect the panel and the tank.
Temperature sensors, “J“ type.
Tank of 30 l.
Solar simulator:
Aluminum structure with adjustable height.
2 Solar spectrum lamps of 300W each one.
Lamps intensity control from the computer (PC).
Pumping system:
Computer controlled pump, flow: 0-2 l./min.
Flowmeter.
Flow sensor.
5 Temperature sensors, type “J“, at different points of the unit.
The unit includes two “Venetian” type blinds to reduce a direct visual contact with the lamps and to reduce the direct contact with the solar panel when the
unit is working.
The complete unit includes as well:
Advanced Real-Time SCADA.
Open Control + Multicontrol + Real-Time Control.
Specialized EDIBON Control Software based on Labview.
National Instruments Data Acquisition board (250 KS/s, kilo samples per second).
Calibration exercises, which are included, teach the user how to calibrate a sensor and the importance of checking the accuracy of the sensors before taking
measurements.
Projector and/or electronic whiteboard compatibility allows the unit to be explained and demonstrated to an entire class at one time.
Capable of doing applied research, real industrial simulation, training courses, etc.
Remote operation and control by the user and remote control for EDIBON technical support, are always included.
Totally safe, utilizing 4 safety systems (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic & Software).
Designed and manufactured under several quality standards.
Optional CAL software helps the user perform calculations and comprehend the results.
This unit has been designed for future expansion and integration. A common expansion is the EDIBON Scada-Net (ESN) System which enables multiple
students to simultaneously operate many units in a network.
2 MINI-EESTC/CIB. Control Interface Box:
The Control Interface Box is part of the SCADA system.
Control interface box with process diagram in the front panel.
The unit control elements are permanently computer controlled.
Simultaneous visualization in the computer of all parameters involved in the process.
Calibration of all sensors involved in the process.
Real time curves representation about system responses.
All the actuators’ values can be changed at any time from the keyboard allowing the analysis about curves and responses of the whole process.
Shield and filtered signals to avoid external interferences.
Real time computer control with flexibility of modifications from the computer keyboard of the parameters, at any moment during the process. Real time computer
control for parameters involved in the process simultaneously.
Open control allowing modifications, at any moment and in real time, of parameters involved in the process simultaneously.
Three safety levels, one mechanical in the unit, another electronic in the control interface and the third one in the control software.
3 DAB. Data Acquisition Board:
The Data Acquisition board is part of the SCADA system. PCI Express Data acquisition board (National Instruments) to be placed in a computer slot.
Analog input: Channels= 16 single-ended or 8 differential. Resolution=16 bits, 1 in 65536. Sampling rate up to: 250 KS/s (kilo samples per second).
Analog output: Channels=2. Resolution=16 bits, 1 in 65536.
Digital Input/Output: Channels=24 inputs/outputs.
4 MINI-EESTC/CCSOF. Computer Control +Data Acquisition+Data Management Software:
The three softwares are part of the SCADA system.
Compatible with the industry standards.
Flexible, open and multicontrol software, developed with actual windows graphic systems, acting simultaneously on all process parameters.
Management, processing, comparison and storage of data. Sampling velocity up to 250 KS/s (kilo samples per second).
Calibration system for the sensors involved in the process.
It allows the registration of the alarms state and the graphic representation in real time.
Open software, allowing the teacher to modify texts, instructions. Teacher’s and student’s passwords to facilitate the teacher’s control on the student, and
allowing the access to different work levels.
This unit allows the 30 students of the classroom to visualize simultaneously all the results and the manipulation of the unit, during the process, by using a
projector or an electronic whiteboard.
5 Cables and Accessories, for normal operation.
6 Manuals: This unit is supplied with 8 manuals: Required Services, Assembly and Installation, Interface and Control Software, Starting-up, Safety, Maintenance,
Calibration & Practices Manuals.
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 Tender Specifications (for main items)

Exercises and Practical Possibilities to be done with Main Items

1.- Study of the thermosiphon operation.

2.- Study of the luminosity profile of the lamps.

3.- Study of the efficiency of the solar panel.

4.- Study of the influence of the inclination angle of the lamp panel on the unit efficiency.

5.- Study of the relation between the flow and the temperature.

6.- Study of the energy balance of the solar collector.

7.- Experimental efficiency determination.

Additional practical possibilities:

8.- Sensors calibration.

Other possibilities to be done with this Unit:

9.- Many students view results simultaneously.

To view all results in real time in the classroom by means of a projector or an electronic whiteboard.

10.- Open Control, Multicontrol and Real Time Control.

This unit allows intrinsically and/or extrinsically to change the span, gains; proportional, integral, derivate parameters; etc, in real time.

11.- The Computer Control System with SCADA allows a real industrial simulation.

12.- This unit is totally safe as uses mechanical, electrical and electronic, and software safety devices.

13.- This unit can be used for doing applied research.

14.- This unit can be used for giving training courses to Industries even to other Technical Education Institutions.

15.- Control of the MINI-EESTC unit process through the control interface box without the computer.

16.- Visualization of all the sensors values used in the MINI-EESTC unit process.

- By using PLC-PI additional 19 more exercises can be done.

- Several other exercises can be done and designed by the user.

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 TENDER SPECIFICATIONS (for optional items)
a) Industrial configuration
7 PLC. Industrial Control using PLC (it includes PLC-PI Module plus PLC-SOF Control Software):
-PLC-PI. PLC Module:
Metallic box.
Circuit diagram in the module front panel.
Digital inputs(X) and Digital outputs (Y) block: 16 Digital inputs. 14 Digital outputs.
Analog inputs block: 16 Analog inputs.
Analog outputs block: 4 Analog outputs.
Touch screen.
Panasonic PLC:
High-speed scan of 0.32 sec. Program capacity of 32 Ksteps. High-speed counter. Multi-point PID control.
Digital inputs/outputs and analog inputs/outputs Panasonic modules.
-MINI-EESTC/PLC-SOF. PLC Control Software:
For this particular unit, always included with PLC supply.
Practices to be done with PLC-PI:
1.- Control of the MINI-EESTC unit process through the control interface box without the computer.
2.- Visualization of all the sensors values used in the MINI-EESTC unit process.
3.- Calibration of all sensors included in the MINI-EESTC unit process.
4.- Hand on of all the actuators involved in the MINI-EESTC unit process.
5.- Realization of different experiments, in automatic way, without having in front the unit. (This experiment can be decided previously).
6.- Simulation of outside actions, in the cases hardware elements do not exist. (Example: test of complementary tanks, complementary industrial
environment to the process to be studied, etc).
7.- PLC hardware general use and manipulation.
8.- PLC process application for MINI-EESTC unit.
9.- PLC structure.
10.- PLC inputs and outputs configuration.
11.- PLC configuration possibilities.
12.- PLC programming languages.
13.- PLC different programming standard languages.
14.- New configuration and development of new process.
15.- Hand on an established process.
16.- To visualize and see the results and to make comparisons with the MINI-EESTC unit process.
17.- Possibility of creating new process in relation with the MINI-EESTC unit.
18.- PLC Programming exercises.
19.- Own PLC applications in accordance with teacher and student requirements.

b) Technical and Vocational Education configuration

8 MINI-EESTC/CAI. Computer Aided Instruction Software System.
This complete software package consists of an Instructor Software (INS/SOF) totally integrated with the Student Software (MINI-EESTC/SOF).
-INS/SOF. Classroom Management Software (Instructor Software):
The Instructor can:
Organize Students by Classes and Groups.
Create easily new entries or delete them.
Create data bases with student information.
Analyze results and make statistical comparisons.
Generate and print reports.
Detect student’s progress and difficulties.
-MINI-EESTC/SOF. Computer Aided Instruction Software (Student Software):
It explains how to use the unit, run the experiments and what to do at any moment.
This Software contains:
Theory.
Exercises.
Guided Practices.
Exams.
9 MINI-EESTC/FSS. Faults Simulation System.
Faults Simulation System (FSS) is a Software package that simulates several faults in any EDIBON Computer Controlled Unit.
The "FAULTS" mode consists on causing several faults in the unit normal operation. The student must find them and solve them.
There are several kinds of faults that can be grouped in the following sections:
Faults affecting the sensors measurement:
- An incorrect calibration is applied to them.
- Non-linearity.
Faults affecting the actuators:
- Actuators channels interchange at any time during the program execution.
- Response reduction of an actuator.
Faults in the controls execution:
- Inversion of the performance in ON/OFF controls.
- Reduction or increase of the calculated total response.
- The action of some controls is annulled.
On/off faults:
- Several on/off faults can be included.

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 Tender Specifications (for optional items)
c) Higher Education and/or Technical and Vocational Education configuration
10 MINI-EESTC/CAL. Computer Aided Learning Software (Results Calculation and Analysis).
This Computer Aided Learning Software (CAL) is a Windows based software, simple and very easy to use.
CAL is a class assistant that helps in doing the necessary calculations to extract the right conclusions from data obtained during the experimental practices.
CAL computes the value of all the variables involved and performs the calculations.
It allows to plot and print the results. Within the plotting options, any variable can be represented against any other.
Different plotting displays.
It has a wide range of information, such as constant values, unit conversion factors and integral and derivative tables.

d) Multipost Expansions options

11 Mini ESN. EDIBON Mini Scada-Net System.
EDIBON Mini Scada-Net System allows up to 30 students to work with a Teaching Unit in any laboratory, simultaneously.
The Mini ESN system consists on the adaptation of any EDIBON Computer Controlled Unit with SCADA integrated in a local network.
This system allows to view/control the unit remotely, from any computer integrated in the local net (in the classroom), through the main computer connected to
the unit.
Main characteristics:
-It allows up to 30 students to work simultaneously with the EDIBON Computer Controlled Unit with SCADA, connected in a local net.
-Open Control + Multicontrol + Real Time Control + Multi Student Post.
-Instructor controls and explains to all students at the same time.
-Any user/student can work doing "real time" control/multicontrol and visualisation.
-Instructor can see in the computer what any user/student is doing in the unit.
-Continuous communication between the instructor and all the users/students connected.
Main advantages:
-It allows an easier and quicker understanding.
-This system allows you can save time and cost.
-Future expansions with more EDIBON Units.
The system basically will consist of:
This system is used with a Computer Controlled Unit.
-Instructor’s computer.
-Students’ computers.
-Local Network.
-Unit-Control Interface adaptation.
-Unit Software adaptation.
-Webcam.
-Mini ESN Software to control the whole system.
-Cables and accessories required for a normal operation.

*Specifications subject to change without previous notice, due to the convenience of improvements of the product.
REPRESENTATIVE:

C/ Del Agua, 14. Polígono Industrial San José de Valderas.

28918 LEGANÉS. (Madrid). SPAIN.
Phone: 34-91-6199363 FAX: 34-91-6198647
E-mail: edibon@edibon.com WEB site: www.edibon.com

Issue: ED01/15
Date: April/2015

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