AUTO07032 2019 CIM & Robotics 300
This module is designed to further develop a student’s knowledge in the design and use of advanced industrial automation technologies, including the use of automation safety strategies utilised in industry. During practical sessions the student will design and build automated systems using advanced pneumatic and hydraulics’ techniques, along with PLC being employed to control the circuits. Students create specific programmes to control industrial robotics and machine vision systems utilised to complete advanced automation applications.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
Design and build pneumatic and electro-pneumatic circuits to solve industrial problems in combinational and sequential logic. Design and build pneumatic and electro-pneumatic safety interlocks for machine and process safety.
Demonstrate an understanding of linear drives – able to compare pneumatic actuator with electric linear drive.
Demonstrate an ability to design and build hydraulic and electro-hydraulic control circuits, including faulting finding skills and techniques to solve hydraulic and electro‑hydraulic problems.
Apply sequential function chart (Grafcet or state transition) methods to control sequential processes including selective and parallel branching techniques.
Demonstrate an understanding of AC motor control systems and the application of variable frequency drives (VFD) in motor drive control systems,including DC motor control with using PWM or similar methods.
Demonstrate an understanding of Robotic control systems through, writing programs using Robotic software packages including Melfa basic programming language, including understanding and applications of machine vision systems.
Teaching and Learning Strategies
Students will engage with industry though industry visits and guest lecturers.
Module Assessment Strategies
Continuous assessment 40%
Final exam 60%
Repeat Assessments
As per marks and standards
Indicative Syllabus
Pneumatics
Calculation of air lines, compressor sizing, understanding issues relation to costing of pneumatic and electro pneumatic systems, comparisons of pneumatic drives and electronic drives.
Two handed safety devices and their uses in industry.
Electro‑pneumatics
Applications of solenoids, relays, inductive and capacitive sensors.
Selection criteria for NPN and PNP sensors.
Applications of advanced conveyor systems in production systems.
DC Motor control.
Hydraulics
Design advanced hydraulic circuits using software – FluidSim.
Build the design circuit using the training boards.
Fault-finding techniques on hydraulic systems.
Design of hydraulic reservoirs and maintenance of hydraulic systems.
Electro‑hydraulics
Design and build advanced electro-hydraulic circuits.
Applications of servo systems.
Use of LVDT technology in feedback loops in proportional control systems.
PLC control of hydraulic systems.
Two handed safety devices and their uses in industry.
Design and build advanced pneumatic circuits.
PLC systems
State transition diagrams, use of micro PLC's, failsafe practices.
Robotics
Design of robotic programs.
Applications of Robotic systems.
Collaborative Robotics.
Vision Systems
Applications of vision systems in industry.
Inspection applications of vision systems.
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Lab | Coursework Assessment | Practical Evaluation | 40 % | OnGoing | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
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1 | Final Exam End of semister exam | Final Exam | Closed Book Exam | 60 % | End of Term | 2,3,4,5,6 |
Full Time Mode Workload
Type | Location | Description | Hours | Frequency | Avg Workload |
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Practical / Laboratory | Engineering Laboratory | E2021, E2022, F1006 | 4 | Weekly | 4.00 |
Required & Recommended Book List
2013-10-01 Introduction to Mobile Robot Control Elsevier Science Limited
ISBN 0124170498 ISBN-13 9780124170490
Introduction to Mobile Robot Control provides a complete and concise study of modeling, control, and navigation methods for wheeled non-holonomic and omnidirectional mobile robots and manipulators. The book begins with a study of mobile robot drives and corresponding kinematic and dynamic models, and discusses the sensors used in mobile robotics. It then examines a variety of model-based, model-free, and vision-based controllers with unified proof of their stabilization and tracking performance, also addressing the problems of path, motion, and task planning, along with localization and mapping topics. The book provides a host of experimental results, a conceptual overview of systemic and software mobile robot control architectures, and a tour of the use of wheeled mobile robots and manipulators in industry and society. Introduction to Mobile Robot Control is an essential reference, and is also a textbook suitable as a supplement for many university robotics courses. It is accessible to all and can be used as a reference for professionals and researchers in the mobile robotics field. Clearly and authoritatively presents mobile robot concepts Richly illustrated throughout with figures and examples Key concepts demonstrated with a host of experimental and simulation examples No prior knowledge of the subject is required; each chapter commences with an introduction and background
2010-09-07 Introduction to Robotics John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 9780470604465 ISBN-13 0470604468
Niku offers comprehensive, yet concise coverage of robotics that will appeal to engineers. Robotic applications are drawn from a wide variety of fields. Emphasis is placed on design along with analysis and modeling. Kinematics and dynamics are covered extensively in an accessible style. Vision systems are discussed in detail, which is a cutting-edge area in robotics. Engineers will also find a running design project that reinforces the concepts by having them apply what theyve learned.
2011-07-14 Arduino Robotics Apress
ISBN 9781430231837 ISBN-13 1430231831
This book will show you how to use your Arduino to control a variety of different robots, while providing step-by-step instructions on the entire robot building process. You'll learn Arduino basics as well as the characteristics of different types of motors used in robotics. You also discover controller methods and failsafe methods, and learn how to apply them to your project. The book starts with basic robots and moves into more complex projects, including a GPS-enabled robot, a robotic lawn mower, a fighting bot, and even a DIY Segway-clone. Introduction to the Arduino and other components needed for robotics Learn how to build motor controllers Build bots from simple line-following and bump-sensor bots to more complex robots that can mow your lawn, do battle, or even take you for a ride Please note: the print version of this title is black & white; the eBook is full color. What youll learn Basics of motor-control Basics of PCB design and fabrication R/C control and decoding Autonomous sensor guidance Frame building from various materials Instructions for a variety of robot designs Who this book is for Electronics and robotics hobbyists and DIY builders. Table of Contents The Basics Arduino for Robotics Lets Get Moving Linus the Line-Bot Wally the Wall-Bot Making PCBs The Bug-Bot Explorer-Bot RoboBoat Lawn-Bot 400 The Seg-Bot The Battle-Bot Alternate Control
Module Resources
Authors |
Title |
Publishers |
Year |
Andrew Parr |
Hydraulics and Pneumatics |
Newnes |
1991 |
M.J.Pinches, B.j.Caller |
Power Pneumatics |
Prentice Hall |
1996 |
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Support material on Moodle
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