Research and Development Activities

CSIO Chennai Centre carried out various projects on design & development of instrumentation systems for Energy Management Systems in different industrial sectors. It has successfully executed several projects sponsored by National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE), Department of Science Technology (DST), Department of Information Technology(DIETY), Petroleum Conservation Research Association (PCRA), Ministry of Power, Indo German Energy Efficiency Program(IGEEP) and private industries. CSIO provides consultancy services for energy conservation studies and implementation of energy management systems and third party evaluation. CSIO Chennai Centre has diversified its activities in the area of health sector by taking up projects on design and development of Bio sensor based instrumentation systems for pathogen detection using fluorescence and imaging techniques. The activities of the centre carried out in the last 10 years are listed below

Technology Transfers

Major CSIR-CSIO Facilities

• Particle Size Analyzer : Measurement of Size, Zeta potential and Molecular weight
• Motor Test Bench
  • Range of Motors that can be tested: Bed 1: 1 to 5 HP, Bed 2: 7.5 to 10 HP, Bed 3: 10 to 50 HP
  • Dynamometer: Digitally Controller Eddy Current Dynamometer (IEEE 112-B Method)
  • Pole Compatibility: 2/4/6/8
  • Standard: As per IEC60034-2-1
• LonWorks System development tools like LonBuilder, NodeBuilder, LonMaker, PathFinder, Communication Analyser
• Digital Signal Processor/ARM Development tools
• Microcomputer/Kiel Development tools
• PCB and Circuit Simulation software (Altium/Proteus/Cadstar)
• NI- LabView and Matlab Software
• Web Development Tools (Visual Studio)
• SMD Soldering Station
• Logic Analyser
• Spectrum Analyzer
• Function Generator

Team CSIO

Skill Development/HRD and Others

HR Development

CSIO Chennai Centre organizes Technology based Entrepreneurial Development Programs to create human resources in the area of Instrument Service and Maintenance entrepreneurs. The Centre also conducts training programs to the end users on equipment Maintenance programs, and technology Awareness Programs to users and manufacturers at regular intervals with a view to create awareness on the new developments. CSIO Chennai Centre conducts Management Development Program on Energy Management System & Instrumentation for international participants under ITEC/SCAAP program of Ministry of External Affairs.

Highlights

• Awareness Programs in Energy Conservation through instrumentation. (More than 05 programs)
• Management development program on energy management instrumentation for ITEC/SCAAP participants under MEA support. (2 Programs)
• Training Programs on “Repair and Maintenance of Bio-Medical Instruments for Hospital Technicians / Doctors” at various places in and around Tamil Nadu. (more than 15 Programs)
• Conducted Technology based Entrepreneurship Development Programs (TEDP) on Repair & Maintenance of
  • Biomedical Electronic Test & Measuring Instruments
  • Analytical Instruments (More than 05 Programs)
• CSIR CSIO Chennai Centre is participating in CSIR SERC AcSIR’s M. Tech program in Renewable Energy. This novel program in renewable energy is aimed at equipping the next generation of young Indians in science/engineering with the right skills to tackle the toughest challenges facing in the area of Energy.

Calibration

Provide various testing & calibration services to Regional industries, Laboratories, Government Organisations, Academic Institutions, hospitals etc. in the disciplines of Electro technical, Mechanical, Analytical and Temperature. Calibration Service is one of the significant contributions in helping the Industries to compete in the global market. CSIO providing calibration services for more than two decades. At regular intervals calibrations facilities are upgraded with sate of art technology equipments/standards traceable to the national and international standards.

The Calibration standards held by CSIO Chennai centre are traceable to the national standards through the high Precision Calibration Laboratories. The calibration services provided covers almost all general purpose Electronic Test Measuring Instruments (TMI) like panel meters, DMMS, Oscilloscope, breakdown testers, CT, PT, power and energy meters (single & three phase), LCR meters and LCR standards, milli ohm and Micro ohm meters, function generators, oscilloscopes, signal generators etc.

CSIO also caters to the onsite calibration requirement of customers. These services are provided to customers as on site calibration services for almost all electronic test and measuring instruments, on request. The calibration reports issued has wide acceptability and includes measurement uncertainty. The turnaround time for calibration of instruments is minimum and the calibration charges are rationalized.

Name of the Equipment Make	Features
Multi product calibrator Fluke 5520 with 8.5 Digit multi meter Fluke	DC Voltage: Range 0 to ±1020V; Accuracy: ±12 ppm of setting DC Current: Range 0 to ±20.5 A; Accuracy: ±100 ppm of setting Resistance: Range 0 to 1100MΩ Accuracy: ±28 ppm of setting DC Power Range: 10.9 mW to 20.5 kW Accuracy ±0.023% of setting AC Voltage : Range 1mv to 1020V; Accuracy: ±120 ppm of setting (10 Hz to 500 kHz, Sine) DC Current, Range 29mA to 20.5 A; Accuracy: ±0.06% of setting (10 Hz to 30 kHz, Sine) Capacitance Range 0.19 nF to 110 mF Accuracy: ±0.25% of setting Frequency Range: 0.01 Hz to 2.0 MHz Accuracy ±25 ppm of setting AC Power Range: 10.9 mW to 20.5 kW45-65 Hz, PF=1  Accuracy ±0.08% of setting Thermocouple Source and Measure Range -250°C to +2316°C (11 types) Accuracy ± 0.14°C of setting RTD Source Range: -200°C to +630°C (8 types) Accuracy ±0.03°C of setting
Multi product calibrator Fluke 5500
7.5/6.5 Digital multi meter Keithley Hewlett Packard	Multi range, Accuracy: 0.001 fs To calibrate AC/DC Voltage, AC/DC Current, Resistance, Capacitance
Standard Resistors Decade Resistance Standard , Vaiseshika Guildline. canada	Range 0.1 Ohm to 1000 M Ohm

Programmable DC voltage / current source YOKOGAWA Class 0.2 Portable Test Meter CALSTAT-400 HEG	Voltage Range 0-30mV Accuracy 0.018% Current Range 0-100mA Accuracy 0.02%
Programmable AC Source Chroma	To generate simulated AC Power to test the 3 phase loads(3kVA each phase and also single phase load upto 9kVA AC+DC output mode for voltage DC offset simulation Programmable output impedance for IEC 61000-3-3 IEC 61000-4-11, IEC 61000-4-14, IEC 61000-4-28 voltage dips and frequency variation simulation Harmonics, interharmonics waveform synthesizer for IEC 61000-4-13 testing Power line disturbance simulation capability Programmable voltage and current limit settings Comprehensive measurement capability, including current harmonics High output current crest factor, ideal for inrush current testing Turn on, turn off phase angle control TTL signal which indicates output transient Optional analog programmable interface 3 units combined to 3-phase power output (Model 61501~61505) Easy use graphic user interface: softpanel (Option) Softpanel for IEC regulation test Capable of delivering power output up to 9KVA by implementing Master-slave parallel operation
Kocos

The center has the following equipment to calibrate the parameters such as pressure, length, linear dimensions, height, thickness, mass, force, speed, etc.,

Temperature & Analytical

The center has the following equipment to calibrate the parameters such as temperature sensor, transmitters, humidity, spectro photometers etc.

Temperature bath Precision thermometer