Computer-oriented control system

Means that the system is controlled by computer(PC) or controller
Usually , it is for process control purposes


3 elements involved :




Types of computer-oriented control system

1. DCS (Distributed control system)
2. PLC (Programmable Logic Controller)
3. PC (Personal Computer)
4. Embedded controller

Computer




Dedicated-application system

• Where the system is dedicated to perform a single task or a single group of tasks
• Examples : Microwave, ECU, Calculator
• A microcomputer/controller receives input information
• Executes a sequence of instruction to process the information
• Provides output

Example of Dedicated-application system

Engine status display system

1. The input information (engine parameter: temperature, oil pressure,etc) is converted to an electrical quantity by some type of transducer.
2. The electrical quantities are then converted to a digital form to be inputted to the microcomputer system (µC)
3. The µC processes the input data
4. Then outputs the information to the display panel