Abstract

The paper presents a low-cost PLCs based remote laboratory platform to learn practical work in the field of drive control. The platform is communicable through the internet enables students to perform experiments and to control laboratory equipment remotely. The Internet technology has provided additional teaching strategies, with online education being one of the most exciting enhancements. Many teaching institutions worldwide are working on distance learning applications. Distance learning can thereby share and make available their various resources, thereby maximizing their use of the laboratories and reducing costs. The present paper introduces a remote laboratory platform designed to be used in industries. The platform is communicable via Internet which includes programmable logic controllers and electrical drives. Furthermore, WiFi module is used to support for internet connection.