Senior Design Laboratory Design

DesignReport

Dec0501

Client

SeniorDesign

Electrical and Computer Engineering

IowaStateUniversity

Faculty Advisors

Dr. John Lamont/ Professor Ralph Patterson III

Team Members

Jason Boyd, Computer Engineering

Michael Klosak, Electrical Engineering

Andrew Hoernecke, Computer Engineering

Matthew Saathoff, Electrical Engineering

REPORT DISCLAIMER NOTICE

DISCLAIMER: This document was developed as a part of the requirements of an electrical and computer engineering course at IowaStateUniversity, Ames, Iowa. This document does not constitute a professional engineering design or a professional land surveying document. Although the information is intended to be accurate, the associated students, faculty, and IowaStateUniversity make no claims, promises, or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, quality, or adequacy of the information. The user of this document shall ensure that any such use does not violate any laws with regard to professional licensing and certification requirements. This use includes any work resulting from this student-prepared document that is required to be under the responsible charge of a licensed engineer or surveyor. This document is copyrighted by the students who produced this document and the associated faculty advisors. No part may be reproduced without the written permission of the senior design course coordinator.

April08, 2005

Table Of Contents

List of Figures

List of Tables

List of Definitions

1.0 Introductory Material

1.1 Executive Summary

1.2 Acknowledgement

1.3 Problem Statement

1.4 Operating Environment

1.5 Intended Users

1.6 Intended Uses

1.7 Assumptions

1.8 Limitations

1.9 Expected End Product and Other Deliverables

2.0 Approach and Design

2.1 Approach Used

2.1.1 Design Objective

2.1.2 Functional Requirements

2.1.3 Design Constraints

2.1.4 Technology Considerations

2.1.5 Testing

2.1.6 Project Continuation

2.2 Detailed Design

2.2.1 End Product Table of Contents

2.2.2 Design Report Outline

3.0 Resources and Schedule

3.1 Estimated Resources

3.1.1 Personnel Effort Requirements

3.1.2 Other Resource Requirements

3.1.3 Financial Requirements

3.2 Schedules

3.2.1 Project Tasks Schedule

4.0 Closure Materials

4.1 Project Team Information

4.1.1 Faculty Advisor Information

4.1.2 Student Team Information

4.2 Closing Summary

4.3 Appendix A: Current Senior Design Facility Photos

List of Figures

Figure 1: Current Senior Design Lab In Use

Figure 2: Current Senior Design Student Survey Results

Figure 3: Updated Gantt Chart

Figure 4: Current Senior Design Lab Storage

Figure 5: Current Senior Design Lab

Figure 6: Current Senior Design Lab

Figure 7: Current Senior Design Lab

Figure 8: Current Tool Storage

Figure 9: Current Testing Equipment

Figure 10: Infrared Security Camera (currently in use)

Figure 11: Security Camera (currently in use)

List of Tables

Table 1: Original Estimated Personal Effort for Project

Table 2: Updated Estimated Personal Effort for Project

Table 3: Original Estimated Required Resources

Table 4: Updated Estimated Required Resources

Table 5: Original Estimated Project Costs

Table 6: Original Estimated Project Costs

List of Definitions

ECpE – Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at IowaStateUniversity

IRP- Industrial Review Panel

ELMO- Brand name of document reader

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1.0Introductory Material

This section will give the basic background information needed to understand the Senior Design Lab project. This section is broken into the following sections:

  • Executive summary
  • Acknowledgement
  • Problem statement
  • Operating environment
  • Intended users
  • Intended uses
  • Assumptions and limitations
  • Expected end product and other deliverables

Figure 1: Current Senior Design Lab in Use

1.1 Executive Summary

Architectural plans are currently being developed to renovate and expand Coover Hall. When these plans are completed and funding is available, the senior design facilities will be moved from their current location back into Coover Hall. The objective of this project is to produce a document that will facilitate the transition to the new lab.

The team has begun analyzing the specific requirements needed to create an optimal environment for the new senior design facilities accounting for space, tools, computers, instruments, furnishings, and security. The team will continue researching each of these areas and provide a detailed report that can be used to create the optimal senior design facility in Coover Hall with the resources available. The table of contents of the end product report can be seen in Section 2.2.1.

1.2 Acknowledgement

The members of this team would like to thank Dr. Lamont and Prof. Patterson for their contribution of advice, and technical expertise. The team would also like to thank Dr. Jacobson, Chair of the ECpE Building Committee, for allowing the team to be involved with the senior design portion of the new Coover Hall. The team would also like to thank Dr. Rover and Dr. Kushner for their help with the possible addition of a multidisciplinary senior design component to the new facility.

1.3 Problem Statement

Upon completion of the expansion and renovation of Coover Hall, Senior Design will have to vacate their current space on the third floor of the TownEngineeringBuilding. When these plans are put into motion, it will be possible to establish a senior design lab in Coover Hall. A senior design lab will require the necessary tools, instruments, and space to be utilized by senior design project groups.Pictures of the current senior design facility can be seen in Appendix A.

The goal of this project is to provide a document to assist in the transition from the current lab in the TownEngineeringBuilding to the new senior design lab. The document will include sections detailing the all the needs of senior design, and how these needs can best be fulfilled with the resources provided by the new facilities.

1.4 Operating Environment

The operating environment being for the new senior design facility will be a high tech laboratory for senior design students and will include the following types of facilities and capabilities.

1.5 Intended Users

This project will provide an updated plan for a building committee to use to understand the needs of the senior design lab in the context of placement and space. The finalized lab will be built for senior design students and the university faculty and staff.

1.6 Intended Uses

This project will determine the optimal environment and tools needed by senior design students to conduct their project work. Another goal of this project is to determine a highly reliable security system for the university staff to monitor lab activity in order to minimize any theft.

  • Circuit fabrication
  • Software development
  • Meeting and presentation facilities
  • Limited mechanical facilities
  • Computer labs and workspace areas

1.7 Assumptions

This section will define assumptions that have been made in order to define the scope of the project.

  • Space in Coover Hall will be provided for the new senior design facility
  • Current equipment and resources will be retained
  • Current equipment will be moved from the existing facility to the new facilities
  • The University will provide funds to purchase new equipment and other materials should they be needed
  • Furnishings will be included in the Coover Hall expansion budget included are tables, chairs, whiteboards, chalkboards, etc.

1.8 Limitations

Limitations are given to the group from outside sources, including the project advisors and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering to help focus the direction of the project.

  • The area covered by the new facility must not exceed 2,400 square feet.
  • The initial floor-plan for the new facility must be ready for approval by the University President by April 2005
  • Lab facilities must include computing space, implementation space, testing equipment, workspace, proper tools, software programs for coding in several languages, and storage space

1.9 Expected End Product and Other Deliverables

The end product for this project will be a report detailing the layout and technology for the new senior design facility. The report will take into consideration the capabilities needed to provide students with the means of achieving the best possible project results.

2.0 Approach and Design

The approach and design section will provide a description of the end product, and explain how it will be created. This section will be broken down into the following categories:

  • Approach used
  • Detailed design

2.1 Approach Used

The approach used section will further define the process in which the project will and has been handled and will also define important considerations necessary to complete a successful product. This section is broken down into the following subsections.

  • Design objective
  • Functional requirements
  • Design constraints
  • Technology considerations
  • Testing
  • Design continuation

2.1.1Design Objective

The objective of this project is to design a report that will detail the design of the new senior design facility in Coover Hall. This report will include descriptions and locations of equipment, computers, furniture, etc. The design will also consider the necessary security policies and procedure for the operation of the new senior design facility.

  • Inventory has been taken to assess current equipment and to determine what is still needed for the facility
  • Facilities will be accessible by faculty and all senior design students
  • Access will be controlled through means of security policies and procedures
  • Facilities will include computing stations for software related projects
  • These stations will include varying software programs and applications intended for use on senior design projects
  • Facilities will include workbenches and test equipment for hardware related projects
  • Test equipment includes oscilloscopes, multimeters, etc.
  • Facilities will include meeting space for teams and advisors to discuss project development and status
  • The facility will include separate rooms for meeting spaces and a large presentation room
  • Facilities will include adequate storage space for all projects and their related components
  • Separate rooms for large and ongoing projects
  • Lockable storage containers will be provided for smaller projects
  • Facility will improve upon problems encountered by past senior design students
  • See Figure 2 below for the response from a survey taken by current senior design students

Figure 2: Current Senior Design Student Survey Results

2.1.2 Functional Requirements

This section will define in more detail how the end product for this project should serve the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

  • The design shall be usable for the department, its staff, and its students
  • The design will allow students to work on a variety of projects with different needs.
  • The design will satisfy the department’s need for security
  • The design shall be functional for future senior design teams
  • Design must be versatile enough to accommodate a wide variety of projects
  • The design shall include at least two separate computer labs for design projects with different levels of security needs
  • Primary computing area with lockable entry
  • Secondary area with higher security, such as cameras, as well as lockable entry
  • The design shall secure the lab to help prevent stolen equipment
  • Lockable entry on all doors
  • Security cameras
  • Tool check out process
  • Lab monitor
  • The design shall include space for filing cabinets and other storage
  • The design shall include secure storage for a variety of different types of senior design projects
  • Space for previous senior design posters and documented project work
  • The design shall include meeting areas for senior design teams
  • Separate rooms with tables, chairs, white boards, etc.
  • The design shall include a space capable of accommodating up to 40 people for judging of projects
  • Space for tables, chairs, white boards, projection screen and projector, presentation podium, etc.

2.1.3 Design Constraints

This section defines non-functional requirements the final plan must meet including:

  • The design shall fit within the space allowed by the architect
  • The design shall be able to be constructed within the budget (yet to be determined)
  • The design shall be completed in two semesters
  • The design shall not include office space for faculty members
  • The design shall include all necessary testing and computing equipment
  • The design shall include all necessary tools
  • Securely stored
  • Multiple hand tools and machine tools available
  • The design shall include necessary presentation equipment and space
  • Space for tables, chairs, white boards, projection screen and projector, presentation podium, etc.

2.1.4 Technology Considerations

The technology considerations will include different types of technologies to be evaluated for use in the new senior design facility. The following are types of technologies that will be considered for the new senior design lab.

  • Multimedia equipment for presentations
  • Hardware & software
  • Circuit design
  • Existing equipment
  • Limited mechanical facilities
  • Implementation facilities
  • Test Equipment

2.1.5 Testing

Because of the nature of building design, testing will not be possible.

2.1.6 Project Continuation

This project needs to be continued for a minimum of one more semester so that the final design layout will have been accepted by the ISU board. Upon their acceptance and the team’s acquisition of the plans, the team will then specify what equipment will be allocated within each of the rooms to best satisfy the requirements of the senior design facility.

2.2 Detailed Design

The detailed design section will give information on how the end product report will be organized, and what it will contain. This section is broken down into two parts:

  • End product table of contents
  • End product outline

The Section 2.2.1 contains a table of contents for the end product report, and Section 2.2.2 will give an outlined summary of what will be included in the end product report.

2.2.1 End Product Table of Contents

Below is the table of contents for our end product report.

  1. Executive Summary
  2. Introduction Materials
  3. List of Figures
  4. List of Tables
  5. List of Definitions
  6. Abstract
  7. Acknowledgements
  8. Problem Statement
  9. Operating Environment
  10. Intended Users
  11. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Approach

  1. Senior Design Facility Requirements

4.1 Project Workspace

4.1.1Large Project Space

4.1.2Other Project Space

4.1.2.1Test Stations

4.1.2.2Mechanical Workspace

4.1.2.3Computer Workspace

4.1.2.4Meeting and Brainstorming Workspace

4.2Tools

4.2.1Hand Tools

4.2.2Machine Tools

4.3Instrumentation and Equipment

4.3.1Power Supplies

4.3.2Oscilloscopes

4.3.3Function Generators

4.3.4Multimeters

4.3.5Counters

4.3.6LCR Meters

4.4Storage

4.4.1Small Storage

4.4.2Medium Storage

4.4.3Large Storage

4.4.4General Storage

4.4.5Supply Storage

4.5Meeting and Presentation Facilities

4.5.1Conference Rooms

4.5.2IRP Presentation Facility

4.5.3Reference Library

4.5.4Tables and Chairs

4.5.5WhiteBoards

4.5.6Projector Screen

4.5.7Overhead Computer Driven Projector

4.5.8ELMO

4.5.9Other Multimedia Equipment

4.6Computer Hardware

4.6.1General Purpose

4.6.2Universal Programmer

4.6.3Project Specific

4.6.4Printer

4.6.5Scanner

4.7Computing Software

4.7.1Office

4.7.2Project

4.7.3Compilers

4.7.4Simulation Programs

4.7.5Special Purpose Software

4.7.6CAD

4.7.7Board Layout

4.8Utility Items

4.8.1Trash

4.8.2Special Trash

4.8.3Telephone

4.8.4Paper Shredder

4.8.5Copy Machine

4.8.6Fax Machine

  1. Detailed Room Descriptions
  2. Lab 1 (TBD)
  3. Lab 2 (TBD)
  4. Conference Room (TBD)
  5. Machine Room (TBD)
  6. Meeting Room 1 (TBD)
  7. Meeting Room 2 (TBD)
  8. Meeting Room 3 (TBD)
  9. Closing Materials
  10. Resources
  11. Schedules
  12. Gantt Chart
  13. Closing Summary
  14. References
  15. Appendices

2.2.2 Design Report Outline

The following is an outline of the team’s detailed design. This outline details the needs of a senior design lab and breaks the major categories into subcategories. Each of the subcategories is then broken down into why they are needed, how they will function, where they will be located, and the security that will be needed for each. This will all be revised into a final report for the actual designers of the senior design facilities.

  1. Project workspace
  1. Large project space
  1. Separate rooms are required for large scale and ongoing projects
  2. Rooms will need to have adequate space to store all components and to conduct project work
  3. Separate, individual rooms will be required for each large scale or ongoing project
  4. Lockable door entry will be needed such as keypad/keycard/key possible use of security surveillance

B. Other project space

1. Test stations

a. Needed so projects can be tested so that improvements and expectations can be made on the projects.

  • Potentiometers
  • O-scopes
  • LCR meter
  • Computer testing software
  • Project specified computer hardware/software
  1. Easily accessible for all senior design groups. All necessary equipment, safety provisions, and proper instrumentation guidelines (e.g. safety manuals) should be provided.
  2. Located on mobile carts (specific station areas to be determined)
  3. Securely fastened to mobile carts through a metal rack
  1. Mechanical workspace
  1. Needed so work can be done on hardware related projects using equipment and tools such as drill presses, soldering stations, or workspace necessary for using any other tools such as hand tools (screwdrivers, saws, wrenches, etc)
  2. Easily accessible for all senior design groups. All necessary equipment, safety provisions, and proper instrumentation guidelines (e.g.safety manuals) should be provided.
  3. To be determined
  4. Surveillance cameras and keypad entry required to ensure no theft of tools within the workspace
  1. Computing workspace
  1. Needed so work on software related projects can be done using computers and project related software
  2. The related software programs will likely have help menus and tutorials to show how they function
  3. To be determined
  1. Surveillance cameras and keypad entry required to ensure no theft of tools within the workspace
  1. Meeting and brainstorming workspace
  1. Needed so project team members can meet and further discuss project ideas and plans
  2. Tables and chairs should be provided to allow team members the best environment to convey ideas
  3. To be determined
  4. Possible lock entry using keypad/keycard/key depends on location
  1. Tools
  1. Hand tools
  1. Need so that teams can build and fix projects as they evolve into finished products
  2. Several different tools will be available to the teams, including: screwdrivers, pliers, hammers, handsaws, ratchet sets, etc.
  3. These tools will be secured inside of rolling tool chests, and the keys for these chests will be accessible through the senior design coordinators, or other check out procedures.
  1. Machine tools
  1. Needed so progress can be achieved for hardware related projects
  2. Several different machine tools will be available to the teams, including: a drill press, soldering guns, portable sanders, etc.
  3. The smaller machine tools will be locked inside of the rolling tool chests, and the larger tools will be securely fastened to benches and locked inside of the mechanical workspace
  1. Instrumentation and equipment
  1. Power supplies (triple DC output supplies)
  1. Provides necessary power for circuit related projects to function
  2. User manual for power supplies will be located within the mobile cart
  3. Located on mobile carts which will be stored in a later determined space
  1. Oscilloscopes
  1. Needed to test correct functionality of projects through measuring signal frequency, voltage, and current
  2. User manual for the oscilloscope will be located within the mobile cart
  3. Located on mobile carts which will be stored in a later determined space
  1. Function generators
  1. Needed to provide a specified input signal consisting of voltage, current, and frequency characteristics
  2. User manual for the function generator will be located within the mobile cart
  3. Located on mobile carts which will be stored in a later determined space
  1. Multimeters
  1. Needed to provide voltage, current, and resistance properties between two points within a circuit
  2. User manual for the multimeter will be located within the mobile cart
  3. Located on mobile carts which will be stored in a later determined space
  1. Universal counter
  1. Needed to accurately measure frequency
  2. User manual for the universal counter will be located within the mobile cart
  3. Located on mobile carts which will be stored in a later determined space
  1. LCR meter
  1. Needed to provide impedance testing for work bench (circuit) applications including transformers
  2. User manual for the LCR meter will be located within the mobile cart
  3. Located on mobile carts which will be stored in a later determined space
  1. Storage
  1. Small project space
  1. Necessary to keep project secure from outside interference Keeps project contents together so that any team member has access to project Keeps project workspace clean and organized
  2. Use of small lockers with a secure locking mechanism
  3. To be determined
  1. Medium project space
  1. Necessary to keep project secure from outside interference Keeps project contents together so that any team member has access to project Keeps project workspace clean and organized
  2. Use of 4’ x 3’ x 1’ wooden cabinets with a secure locking mechanism
  3. To be determined
  1. Large project space
  1. Project should be secure from outside interference. Differently related contents can be easily categorized and separated
  2. Use of secure barriers/entry, possibly within an isolated room
  3. To be determined
  1. General storage
  1. Former projects with included documentation and work can be used for reference
  2. Use of locked entry will be needed
  3. To be determined
  1. Supply storage
  1. Extra materials must be stored until they are used to replenish the workspace (solder, printer paper, staples, etc.)
  2. Use of locked containment cabinet or drawer
  3. To be determined
  1. Meeting and presentation facilities
  1. Conference rooms
  1. Needed so groups and advisors can convene to discuss project progress and status
  2. Proper seating and table placement will be needed to conduct meetings and display documentation
  3. To be determined
  4. Possible key/keypad entry
  1. IRP presentation facility
  1. Project presentation can be evaluated by a review panel in a comfortable environment for project group and board
  2. Proper multimedia projector, seating arrangement and table placement
  3. To be determined
  4. Completely dependent on location
  1. Reference library
  2. Tables and chairs
  3. Whiteboard(s)
  4. Screen
  5. Overhead computer driven projector

1. Will be securely fastened within a room that requires locked entry a and surveillance