IND 189 - Introduction to Mechatronics

CAREER AND TECHNICAL CREDIT TYPE
5 credit(s)

Is designed to give the student an understanding of the operation, adjustment, and troubleshooting of an automated manufacturing system components including the programmable logic controller.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. How to override electric-pneumatic valves

2. How to adjust pneumatic actuator speeds

3. How to override a magnetic motor starter

4. How to measure I/O signals at a digital I/O interface module

5. How to adjust limit switches

6. How to adjust proximity sensors

7. How to operate various stations in a automated system

8. How to adjust vacuum grippers and switches

9. How to adjust shock absorbers

10. Design a program for various stations in an automated manufacturing system.

11. Use a PLC status indicator to determine the status of PLC operation

12. Troubleshoot a mechatronics power supply

13. Test discrete input devices

14. Use the force function to force inputs and outputs

15. Test discrete output modules

16. Use GSV instruction to extract controller object data

17. Troubleshoot a processor fault

18. Use a six step sequence to troubleshoot a mechatronics station

19. Use a sequence of operation table to troubleshoot a mechatronics process

20. Troubleshoot handshaking and permissive faults

21. Troubleshoot multi-station faults.