Collaborative Work for a Virtual Instrumentation Network


Authors : Sergio Jesús Romero Gongora; Jaime Alvarado Muñoz; Carlos E. Uc Ríos; José O. Berman Cervera; Ricardo J. Sánchez Quintal

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 10 - October


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Abstract : Collaborative work in virtual instrumentation networks strengthens teamwork among mechatronics engineering students through a CAN network for monitoring and controlling industrial processes. Strategic tasks were distributed, evaluating indicators of communication, cooperation, and goal achievement. Implementation with ESP-Wroom32 microcontrollers, MCP2515 modules, and digital sensors ensured accuracy in data acquisition. In the production of alcoholic beverages, redundancy was incorporated into sensors for greater safety and reliability. The HMI interface in LabVIEW facilitated real-time visualization, optimizing decision-making. In addition, a standardized protocol was designed to minimize errors in data transmission and an alert system to detect anomalies. The efficient integration of hardware and software enabled reliable automation, while its application in academic settings fostered critical thinking and problem solving with a real-world industrial focus.

Keywords : Instrumentation, Mechatronics, Teamwork, Networks, Cooperation.

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Collaborative work in virtual instrumentation networks strengthens teamwork among mechatronics engineering students through a CAN network for monitoring and controlling industrial processes. Strategic tasks were distributed, evaluating indicators of communication, cooperation, and goal achievement. Implementation with ESP-Wroom32 microcontrollers, MCP2515 modules, and digital sensors ensured accuracy in data acquisition. In the production of alcoholic beverages, redundancy was incorporated into sensors for greater safety and reliability. The HMI interface in LabVIEW facilitated real-time visualization, optimizing decision-making. In addition, a standardized protocol was designed to minimize errors in data transmission and an alert system to detect anomalies. The efficient integration of hardware and software enabled reliable automation, while its application in academic settings fostered critical thinking and problem solving with a real-world industrial focus.

Keywords : Instrumentation, Mechatronics, Teamwork, Networks, Cooperation.

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