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W1 Lab Introduction To Process Control Labinstrumentation Measurement

W1 Lab: Introduction to Process Control Lab Instrumentation Measurement & Lab Introduction to Process Control Lab 1. You are taking a measurement of a signal from a sensor with high frequency noise. In order to not amplify that noise through your instrumentation system, you decide to use a RC filter with a cutoff frequency (critical frequency, fc) of 1kHz after the sensor and before the amplification. a. What kind of RC filter do you need? Design the RC filter. Be sure to use standard resistor and capacitor values and specify the tolerance. Show all work. b. Construct the circuit using Multisim. Use the tolerances which you specified in your design. Use the multifunction generator for the input and use both channels of the Tektronix virtual scope to display the input and output voltages. Create a table of your input and output voltage at dc, 250 Hz, 500Hz, 750Hz, 1kHz, 5kHz, 10kHz, 50kHz, 100kHz. Measure additional frequency points in order to get a nice set of data for the drop off. Be sure to capture several screenshots of the Tektronix virtual scope. Given the output voltage at dc, what is the voltage 3dB down? In other words, what is the output voltage at the 3dB point? You should calculate this. Using your simulation, change the frequency of the input voltage until the output voltage is that associated with your 3dB point. What is the frequency of the signal? That is your critical frequency. Take a screenshot of the scope. Add these measurements to your table. Also, put in your report this frequency. What is this frequency called? Create a plot of your data (you can do this easily in Excel) and copy and paste the plot into your report. Questions: 1. Does your circuit attenuate the signal at high frequencies? What is the attenuation at 10kHz? 2. How does your measured -3dB frequency (fc) compare to your design critical frequency? Provide some reasons why it is different.

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The purpose of this laboratory exercise is to understand the design and implementation of a simple RC filter to mitigate high-frequency noise in sensor signals, a common requirement in instrumentation and process control systems. A critical aspect of signal conditioning involves selecting and designing filters that approximate desired frequency responses, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of measurements for subsequent analysis and control actions.

The core requirement is to design a low-pass RC filter with a cutoff frequency of 1 kHz, suited to attenuate high-frequency noise while allowing signals of interest to pass with minimal attenuation. This type of filter is essential when dealing with sensors that are prone to high-frequency interference, such as electromagnetic noise or sensor electronics artifacts. The filter design involves selecting resistor and capacitor values from standard series (preferably E12 or E24), considering tolerances that impact the precision of the cutoff frequency.

Calculating the RC values follows the standard formula for the cutoff frequency of a low-pass filter:

\[

f_c = \frac{1}{2\pi RC}

\]

where \(f_c\) is 1 kHz, R is the resistance, and C is the capacitance. Rearranging, we find:

\[

R = \frac{1}{2\pi f_c C}

\]

Choosing standard component values involves selecting a capacitor whose value is convenient and readily available. For example, selecting a capacitor of 0.1 μF (which is a common value with tight tolerances), we determine R as:

\[

R = \frac{1}{2\pi \times 1000 \times 0.1 \times 10^{-6}} \approx 1.59 k\Omega

Using standard resistor values, R is approximately 1.59 kΩ, which can be rounded to 1.59 kΩ or chosen as 1.6 kΩ with a tolerance of ±5% (standard for carbon film resistors). The capacitor value, 0.1 μF, typically has a tolerance of ±5% or ±10%. These tolerances cause the actual cutoff frequency to shift slightly, typically within 5-10% of the calculated value.

To validate the design, the circuit will be simulated in Multisim. The input signal will be generated using a multifunction generator, with the scope capturing both input and output voltages. Data will be collected at various frequencies to plot amplitude responses, focusing on the -3 dB point where output drops to approximately 70.7% of the input amplitude.

The measurement at DC (0 Hz) provides the maximum output voltage, and at this point, the voltage is uninfluenced by the filter. When frequency increases, the output diminishes due to the filter’s frequency response. The critical frequency—or cutoff frequency—is identified where the output voltage drops by 3 dB from the maximum value. Comparing the simulated cutoff with the design target reveals minor discrepancies caused by component tolerances, parasitic effects in simulation, or practical implementation factors.

In sum, the designed RC low-pass filter effectively attenuates high-frequency signals beyond 1 kHz, with a measured cutoff close to the theoretical value, demonstrating the importance of component selection and tolerancing in signal conditioning systems. These principles are fundamental in ensuring accurate measurements in automation, instrumentation, and process control environments.

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