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Industrial Automation And Robotics Technology: Practical Applications
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Intermediate
40 hours
9 topics
Learning Objectives
5 objectives- Understand the fundamental concepts and history of industrial automation and its role in modern manufacturing.
- Identify and explain the functions of various sensors, actuators, PLCs, and HMIs in industrial automation.
- Analyze the operation and application of industrial robotics, AGVs, and collaborative robots within automated systems.
- Explore the principles and benefits of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and automation system integration.
- Develop knowledge of programming methods, communication protocols, and safety considerations in automation.
Content Outline
PreviewUnit 3298: Industrial Automation Systems
1. Introduction to Industrial Automation
- Definition and scope of industrial automation
- Historical development and evolution
- Importance in modern manufacturing and industry 4.0
- Types of automation systems
- Fixed automation
- Programmable automation
- Flexible automation
2. Sensors and Actuators in Industrial Automation
- Overview of sensors and actuators
- Types of sensors
- Proximity sensors
- Temperature sensors
- Pressure sensors
- Optical sensors
- Ultrasonic sensors
- Types of actuators
- Electric actuators
- Pneumatic actuators
- Hydraulic actuators
- Functions and applications in automation systems
- Integration and signal processing
3. Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
- Role and importance of PLCs in automation
- PLC hardware components
- CPU
- Input/Output (I/O) modules
- Power supply
- Programming languages for PLCs
- Ladder logic programming
- Function block diagrams
- Structured text
- Ladder logic concepts and examples
- Applications of PLCs in industrial process control
4. Human-Machine Interface (HMI) in Automation
- Purpose and significance of HMIs
- Components of HMI systems
- Displays (touchscreens, monitors)
- Input devices (keypads, buttons)
- Design principles for effective HMIs
- Communication protocols used in HMIs
- Ethernet/IP
- Modbus
- Profibus
- Facilitating operator interaction and monitoring
5. Industrial Robotics
- Introduction to industrial robots
- Types of robots
- Articulated
- SCARA
- Delta
- Cartesian
- Robot kinematics and degrees of freedom
- End-effectors and tooling
- Programming methods
- Teach pendant
- Offline programming
- Safety considerations and standards
- Applications across industries
6. Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs)
- Overview of AGVs and their role in material handling
- Types of AGVs
- Laser-guided
- Magnetic tape-guided
- Vision-based
- Navigation and guidance methods
- Benefits of AGVs in manufacturing
- Challenges in AGV implementation
7. Collaborative Robots (Cobots)
- Definition and significance of cobots
- Design features for safety and collaboration
- Safety mechanisms and standards
- Programming for human-robot collaboration
- Applications in assembly and manufacturing
- Advantages of integrating cobots
8. Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) in Automation
- Concept and importance of IIoT
- Connectivity technologies
- Ethernet
- MQTT
- Wireless protocols
- Data analytics and cloud integration
- Predictive maintenance using IIoT
- Benefits to manufacturing efficiency and decision-making
9. Automation System Integration
- Need for system integration in industrial automation
- Integration challenges and solutions
- Methodologies for system integration
- Interoperability and communication standards
- OPC UA
- Modbus
- Best practices for seamless integration of automation components
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