R.S. Zagidullin – Ph.D. (Eng.), Associate Professor, Department «Radio-Electronic Systems and Devices»,  Bauman Moscow State Technical University

E-mail: zag@bmstu.ru

A.S. Chernikov – Ph.D. (Eng.), Associate Professor, Dean of the Faculty of International Educational Programs;  Bauman Moscow State Technical University 

E-mail: chernik@bmstu.ru

Statement of the problem. Distance learning in engineering is becoming particularly relevant. It is especially difficult to conduct a laboratory workshop with remote equipment and ensure reliable uninterrupted operation of software and hardware in automatic mode.

Aim of the work – to develop a methodology for building solutions for remote laboratory workshops with network connection of remote users, control and monitoring of laboratory equipment.

Results. On the basis of combining the capabilities of the Multisim, LabVIEW and LMS-system MOODLE packages, a remote laboratory workshop on electronics and circuitry has been implemented, related to both field experiments and modeling, with authorized access for users of different levels. Software control of laboratory equipment from the server has been implemented, both within the local computer network of the laboratory, and via the Internet. The possibility of using the Ni Elvis 2+ and NI myDAQ training platforms for conducting physical experiments with parameter measurements has been shown. The monitoring and control of the laboratory setup by the teacher, as well as providing laboratory works with methodological materials and intake tests, means of recording the results of work with subsequent control by the teacher have been implemented. The use of the Task Scheduler made it possible to exclude spontaneous hang-up of the program that ensures the operation of the equipment on a remote stand, gave the teacher the opportunity to remotely configure the required mode, ensured reliable and smooth operation of hardware and software of the laboratory regardless of the form of conducting a workshop. All this allowed to create a convenient working environment for students and teachers, to introduce academic performance monitoring tools, that is, to implement the full-scale educational process based on combining a virtual and real laboratory.

Practical significance. The laboratory workshop is successfully implemented in the educational process of BMSTU; the developed methodology of the workshop can be used for other engineering disciplines at various universities as well.

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