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May 21, 2024
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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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MPRO 202 - Mechatronics Control Systems I
PREREQUISITES: MPRO 122 - Mechatronics Electrical Systems .
PROGRAM: Manufacturing Production and Operations
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2019
Introduces the common types of control systems including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and electric motor drive systems used in manufacturing and mechatronic systems. Concepts covered will include PLC advantages, PLC programming, sequencing, control circuit wiring, power circuit wiring, motor controls, relay controls, timer controls, switches, ladder diagrams, testing equipment, component and controls troubleshooting.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Describe the hazards associated with automated machines and determine appropriate safety methods for working around programmable control systems and motor control systems.
- Prepare automated machinery for successful lockout/tagout
- Identify both single and three-phase power systems
- Interpret and analyze power and control circuit schematic diagrams.
- Interpret the differences between both wye and delta wiring configurations.
- Interpret operating data located on a motor’s nameplate.
- Identify and select proper overcurrent protective devices for power and control circuits
- Identify and select proper controls used to start, stop, and reverse a motor.
- Explain the operating principle of transformers used in control systems
- Utilize proper testing equipment and testing methods to troubleshoot and diagnose; power circuits, control circuits, PLC equipment and failed components.
- Identify and explain common control system components used for automation
- Interpret and create circuits using logic gates.
- Interpret and explain the differences between two and three wire control systems
- Interpret and explain the usage of input and timer controls used to automate machinery
- Explain the advantages of PLC controlled machinery compared to hard wired relay controls.
- Interpret and identify the different data types used in a PLC program.
- Utilize communication and programming software to control a PLC system
- Interpret and analyze PLC programming languages
- Design and create PLC programs using commonly used instructions
- Verbally describe and interpret data obtained from schematic drawings.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Industrial Safety
- PLC principles
- PLC applications
- PLC installation
- PLC programming
- PLC troubleshooting
- Software Applications
- Control switches
- Motor wiring
- Interlocks
- Logic Gates
- Sequencing
- Three Phase Power
- Data types
- Protective Devices
- Transformers
- Motor Starters
- Control Systems
- Ladder Diagrams
- Control Relays
- Motor Control Troubleshooting
- Control Circuits
- Power Circuits
- Testing Equipment
GRADING POLICY
| A |
90-100 |
| B |
80-89 |
| C |
70-79 |
| D |
60-69 |
| F |
0-59 |
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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