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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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MPRO 206 - Mechatronics Control Systems II
PREREQUISITES: MPRO 202 - Mechatronics Control Systems I .
PROGRAM: Manufacturing Production and Operations
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 3
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2019
Course will continue to build on theory, operation and PLC programming of automated mechatronics machinery at an advanced level. Concepts covered will include; event sequencing, machine modes of operation, proper program development, advanced program control instructions, advanced data manipulation instructions, human machine interface (HMI) usage and programming, PLC networking, variable frequency drives, speed and torque control, and fault diagnostics and 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 advanced control systems.
- Utilize communication and programming software to control a PLC system
- Interpret and identify servo and non-servo controlled machines
- Adjust machine components for proper operation
- Interpret and identify event-driven sequence control.
- Design a control system using auto, manual, and reset machine modes of operation
- Design a control system using halt and cycle-stop functions
- Design and create PLC programs using advanced program instructions.
- Properly configure an HMI for a ControlLogix system
- Properly connect an HMI using EtherNet/IP networking protocol.
- Interpret, select, and program variable frequency drives to start and stop a motor
- Troubleshoot common faults detected by variable frequency drives
- Explain the operation of half and full wave SCR’s used for motor speed control
- Utilize proper testing equipment and testing methods to troubleshoot and diagnose; power circuits, control circuits, PLC equipment and failed components.
- Verbally describe and interpret data obtained from schematic drawings.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Industrial Safety
- PLC Data/ Math Commands
- PLC applications
- PLC installation
- Advanced PLC programming
- PLC troubleshooting
- Software Applications
- Control Systems
- HMI Operation
- PLC Sequencing Applications
- HMI Programming
- Frequency Drives
- ControlLogix controllers
- Drive Jogging Controls
- Ramping
- Drive Braking
- Drive Torque Controls
- Drive Acceleration
- Drive Troubleshooting
- Ethernet Networks
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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