Laboratory of Industrial Measurement and Control Systems

GENERAL INFORMATION:

1. Laboratory Name: Laboratory of Industrial Measurement and Control

Systems
2. Field: Control Engineering and Automation (Electrical - Electronics)
3. Laboratory Type: Educational/Training

Part I. The Need for Investment

1. Global and National Context

Currently, the Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0) is taking place vigorously
worldwide, characterized by rapid advancements in digital technology, big data, artificial
intelligence, and the Internet of Things (IoT). In this context, industrial measurement and
control systems play a pivotal role in automating production processes, increasing
productivity, and improving product quality. The core foundation of these systems lies in
accurate measurement and effective control—key components that enable intelligent,
flexible, and safe system operations.

In Vietnam, the demand for industrial modernization and smart manufacturing

development poses a significant challenge to the quality of the technical workforce. This
necessitates enhanced training in measurement techniques, control systems, and system
integration in industrial environments.

The knowledge of industrial measurement and control systems is a fundamental part of

the curriculum in Electrical Engineering, Control Engineering and Automation, and
Mechatronics. Improving teaching quality, updating technology, and aligning with
industry needs are crucial to ensuring students can swiftly adapt to trends in digital
transformation and modern automation.

2. Current Facilities
(Requirement: Description of infrastructure and available equipment)

Table I.1. Infrastructure Overview

Area Years in Electrical/Water/Lighting

No. Laboratory Name Location Notes
(m²) Use System

Industrial Measurement
1 D8-909 80 m2 3 Fully operational
and Control Systems

3. Human Resource Capacity

Table I.2. Human Resource Statistics

Qualification Prof. Assoc. Prof. PhD MSc Engineer

Number of lecturers 1 5 8 4 0

Number of teaching support staff: 3

4. Training Orientation

This course provides students with foundational and in-depth knowledge of the structure
and operational principles of industrial measurement and control systems, including
sensors, measurement devices, controllers, and actuators. Based on this foundation,
students will gradually develop the ability to design, select, and integrate appropriate
devices and control solutions to meet the practical requirements of modern automated
systems.

Part II. Project Objectives and Content

1. Objectives

To help students reinforce their applied knowledge in an industrial environment through

exposure to integrated measurement and control systems, understanding the roles of
sensors, actuators, and controllers within the automation cycle. Students will also become
familiar with building, testing, and evaluating basic real-world measurement and control
system architectures.

2. Expected Training Outcome

Deliver core knowledge in sensors and industrial measurement and control systems to
approximately 650 students in the Control Engineering and Automation program and
some students from the Mechatronics program.
 Part III. Allocation and Organization of Student Experiments
No. of Hours Weeks Hours
Experiment Total Students/ New Existing Days Course
Experime Courses Served /Student /Semester /Day Notes
Table Name Students Table Tables Tables /Week Served
nts /Semester (≤12) /Table

EE3600:
Industrial
Measurement and
Control Systems
Serving
EE3600E: Control
Industrial Control
Industrial Engineering
Measurement 6 650 1–2 15 15 5 12 5 5 Engineering
Communication and
and Control and
Systems Automation
Automation
EE4608:
Industrial
Measurement and
Control

Equipment Student Count (per

No. Purpose Related Course Description Duration Required Modules
Module semester)

Understand and
experiment with
Industrial Measurement and Control
industrial 650 (Control
Simon Experiment Systems: Provide students with
1 protocols for Engineering & 5 hours/table/day 20 (one per table)
Kit industrial information systems and
integration of Automation)
field devices to integrate systems
measurement and
control systems
Part IV. Application of the Simon Experiment Kit in Courses

Mastering device connectivity and configuring devices according to industrial standards.

Experiment 1: RS232/RS485 Communication

Configure and operate devices using RS232 and RS485 serial communication standards.
Check signals and assess device connectivity using appropriate measurement tools.

Experiment 2: Modbus Protocol

Install and test Modbus communication between controllers and peripheral devices.
Analyze sensor data transmitted via Modbus and verify signals using an oscilloscope.

Experiment 3: I/O System Connection

Set up configurations for digital and analog input/output systems.
Integrate power measurement sensors and assess measurement errors via a monitoring system.

Experiment 4: SCADA System

Build basic monitoring and control models using SCADA software.
Connect non-electrical quantity measurement systems and program automated measurement
sequences.

Experiment 5: Virtual Devices and HMI Interface

Design and test human–machine interfaces (HMI) for measurement–control systems.
Simulate, transmit, and process data through virtual device software.

Experiment 6: Ethernet-based Control

Configure industrial communication over Ethernet in closed-loop control systems.
Test integrated measurement–control systems and detect errors in simulated environments.
Part V. Laboratory Overview Diagram

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