10620108Robotics for Industrial Automation 2
Course Information
Description
FANUC Robotics based advanced study of applications, operation, programming and troubleshooting of Industrial Robots. Prepares the learner to establish and modify robot axis soft limits; navigate the teach pendant to set up the robot for automatic operation; define the Frames of reference used by the coordinate system; create multiple Tool Frames; create a program file; write a functional motion instruction; edit, copy and delete an existing program; demonstrate the use of a wait statement; demonstrate the use of a Call statement; demonstrate the use of an Output statement; and upload and download program memory files. Backup and restore the Controller image. 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 Labor'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 and is intended for individual organizational, non- commercial use only.
Total Credits
2

Course Competencies
  1. Develop a power up procedure for a robot from a complete shutdown
    Assessment Strategies
    by answering questions related to specific learning objectives
    by describing the contents of ANSI/RIA R15.06-1999
    by starting a program from complete shutdown
    by completing lab performance activities
    Criteria
    you identify all components of a robot cell that are part of the power-up sequence
    you correctly identify the purpose of a Risk assessment per ANSI/RIA R15.06-1999
    you run a program in automatic mode
    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

  2. Determine controller settings for basic robot operations
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing lab performance activities
    by answering questions related to specific learning objectives
    by identifying types of frames used in robot operations
    by completing FANUC Robotics web based eLearn module "Frames"
    Criteria
    you correctly identify all four types of frames used in robot operations
    you set up a jog frame using the 3-point method
    you set up a tool frame by using the direct entry method
    you select frames for programming your robot
    you set the axis limits for all axis
    you successfully complete the FANUC Robotics web based eLearn module "Frames"

  3. Explain usage of Input and Output signals
    Assessment Strategies
    by answering questions related to specific learning objectives
    by completing FANUC Robotics web based eLearn module "Input/Output"
    by completing lab performance activities
    by listing the major types of Inputs and Outputs
    by demonstrating general purpose I/O set up procedures
    Criteria
    you identify Digital, Analog, Robot and Group as major types of I/O
    you demonstrate forcing a digital I/O point in an executing program
    you utilize a robot I/O point in an executing program
    you monitor a group I/O point in a program
    you successfully complete FANUC Robotics web based eLearn module "Input/Output"
    you simulate an analog I/O point in a program

  4. Manage a Material Handling program using a teach pendant
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing lab performance activities
    by describing types of End-Of-Arm-Tooling
    by completing FANUC Robotics web based eLearn module "Program Instructions"
    by describing registers
    by listing various programming instructions
    by adding program instructions
    by modifying programs
    by answering questions related to specific learning objectives
    by completing FANUC Robotics web based eLearn module "Modifying a program"
    Criteria
    you create a new program
    you differentiate between pneumatic and mechanical gripper End-Of-Arm-Tooling
    you correctly use data registers in a program to repeat a program 4 times
    you successfully complete FANUC Robotics web based eLearn module "Program Instructions"
    you successfully complete FANUC Robotics web based eLearn module "Modifying a program"
    you successfully exectue a program with a position register instruction
    you demonstrate proper usage of JMP/LBL
    you successfully use th CALL statement to in a program
    you successfully create a new program
    you delete a program
    you copy a new program
    you perform background edits
    you demonstrate using a SELECT statement to CALL another program
    you demonstrate adding a REMARK comment to a program
    you successfully integrate a WAIT statement into a program
    you insert 4 blank lines into a program
    you copy and past 3 lines within a program
    you renumber Positional IDs in a program
    you correctly demonstrate usage of the 6 "Paste" options

  5. Explain MACROs commands and usage
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing FANUC Robotics web based eLearn module "Macro Commands"
    by answering questions related to specific learning objectives
    by completing lab performance activities
    Criteria
    you successfully complete FANUC Robotics web based eLearn module "Macro Commands"
    you create a Macro program
    you assign a Macro program to a TP key
    you execute a Macro program from a TP key
    you execute a Macro program from the manual functions screen

  6. Execute production operations
    Assessment Strategies
    by answering questions related to specific learning objectives
    by completing FANUC Robotics web based eLearn module "Robot Setup for Production Operations"
    by completing lab performance activities
    Criteria
    you set the "Enable UI signals" to TRUE in the system config menu
    you can differentiate between "Teaching" and "Auto" mode
    you place a program into Production
    you run a program from a UOP cycle start signal
    you successfully complete FANUC Robotics web based eLearn module "Robot Setup for Production Operations"

  7. Recover from common program and robot faults
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing lab performance activities
    by answering questions on written examinations
    by working with system variables
    by identifying types of errors codes
    Criteria
    you are able to display the alarm screen during events
    you recover from overtravel alarms
    you correctly describe the differences between the five types of error codes listed in the system variable "$ER_SEV_NOAUTO"
    you are able to locate the explanation for an error code in the user manual
    you modify the system variable to allow the Deadman switch to automatically reset any faults ($DMAURST)

  8. Manage individual programs and files
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing lab performance activities
    by completing FANUC Robotics web based eLearn module "File Manipulation"
    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 successfully complete FANUC Robotics web based eLearn module "File Manipulation"
    you set the Backup device
    you backup and restore the controller memory