10620106Robotics for Industrial Automation 1
Course Information
Description
Introductory study of applications, operation, programming and troubleshooting of Industrial Robots. This product was funded by a grant awarded under the Workforce Innovation in Regional Economic Development (WIRED) Initiative as implemented by the US Department of LaborÂ’s Employment and Training Administration. The information contained in this product was created by a grantee organization and does not necessarily reflect the official position of the US Department of Labor. All references to non-governmental companies or organizations, their services, products, or resources are offered for informational purposes and should not be construed as an endorsement by the Department of Labor. This product is copyrighted by the institution that created it an is intended for individual organizational, non commercial use only.
Total Credits
1
Course Competencies
  1. Differentiate between major robot manufacturers naming conventions, programming methods and robot models
    Assessment Strategies
    by using manufacturer specific terminology to identify axis
    by describing available programming methods
    by listing major types of robots and related applications
    by answering questions on written examinations
    Criteria
    you correctly identify the 6 unique axes on two different manufacturersÂ’ robots
    you correctly describe at least two possible programming methods
    you list three major manufacturers
    you list the three major robot types and their primary applications

  2. Develop a power up procedure for a robot from a complete shutdown
    Assessment Strategies
    by answering questions related to specific learning objectives
    by completing FANUC Robotics web based eLearn training module #1
    by completing lab performance activities
    Criteria
    you identify all components of a robot cell that are part of the power-up sequence
    you successfully complete the FANUC Robotics web based eLearn module #1
    you identify the main components of a robot
    you correctly describe safety considerations related to operating a robot cell
    you describe the correct sequence for powering up a cell
    you recognize and resolve alarms that would inhibit robot cell operations

  3. Explain how to manipulate the robot using the teach pendant
    Assessment Strategies
    by answering questions related to specific learning objectives
    by completing FANUC Robotics web based eLearn training module #2
    by completing lab performance activities
    Criteria
    you jog the robot in JOINT and WORLD mode between two porints
    you display the robot position screen for all six axis in JOINT and WORLD mode
    you change the jog speed of the robot to 50%
    you successfully complete FANUC Robotics web based eLearn training module #2

  4. Diagnose common program and robot faults
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing lab performance activities
    by answering questions related to specific learning objectives
    Criteria
    you recover the robot from an "In singularity" error
    you recover the robot from a "Position config change" error
    you recover the robot from a "Position not reachable" error
    you are able to display the alarm screen during events
    you are able to recover the robot from software limit errors
    you recover the robot from a pressed E-Stop

  5. Explain how to work with a teach pendant
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing lab performance activities
    by completing FANUC Robotics web based eLearn training module #3
    by answering questions related to specific learning objectives
    Criteria
    you select and run two different Teach Pendant Programs
    you successfully complete FANUC Robotics web based eLearn training module #3
    you display the USER screen for program messages
    you Touchup 4 points in a Teach Pendant Program
    you change a motion instruction from Linear to Joint and successfully execute the program
    you demonstrate the difference between a CNT 0 and CNT 100 Joint move
    you Pause robot during normal operation and restart from the current position
    you successfully STEP a program through each line
    you abort an executing program without pressing the E-Stop button

  6. Manage individual programs and files
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing lab performance activities
    by completing FANUC Robotics web based eLearn training module #4
    by answering questions related to specific learning objectives
    Criteria
    you successfully transfer a progam from your laptop to the controller using a USB flash drive
    you backup and restore a program on the Teach Pendant
    you create a new program with at least 4 lines of code
    you successfully complete FANUC Robotics web based eLearn training module #4
    you copy an existing program, rename it and modify all motion instructions (minimum of 4 lines)
    you backup and restore the controller memory