Course

10620112 Integration Introduction
Course Information
Description
The planning, documenting, fabrication, assembly and programming of electro-mechanical components is used to introduce students to the principles of integrating automated machines. This course applies the project management, and CAD 2D skills related to electro-mechanical automated systems. The study of motion sequences and control drawings as well as Gantt chart creation and application will be used within this class. Machine effeciencies and trouble-shooting of desktop electro-pneumatic controls is applied.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies (Course Outcomes)
  1. Identify hydraulic and pneumatic equipment
    Assessment Strategies
    Test
    Criteria
    Identify the components used for electrical control of the Fluid Power Trainers
    Describe the function of each of the following parts of an electrical control circuit: input element, controller, and actuating mechanism

  2. Demonstrate concepts of basic electricity
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Measure voltage, resistance, and current in an electrical control circuit
    Test the operation of an electrical control circuit
    Apply safety rules when using electrical equipment to control a hydraulic system

  3. Interpret ladder diagrams
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Explain how a ladder diagram relates to the hydraulic circuitry
    Assemble and operate basic ladder diagrams
    Explain the rules for drawing ladder diagrams
    Describe the operation of an electromechanical control relay

  4. Investigate basic electrically controlled hydraulic and/or pneumatic circuits
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration, Test
    Criteria
    Describe the function and operation of a magnetic proximity switch
    Describe the purpose of a holding relay contact
    Assemble and test a one-cycle reciprocation system

  5. Analyze methods for sequencing of cylinders
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Describe the design and operation of a sequence valve
    Describe the function and operation of a mechanical limit switch
    Assemble and test a clamp and work system sequenced by a hydraulic sequence valve

  6. Construct circuits that allow for the electrical sequencing of cylinders
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Describe the design and operation of a pressure switch
    Assemble and test an electrically sequenced clamp and work system

  7. Control basic circuits using sensors
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Manipulate photoelectric, capacitive and inductive sensors
    Use commonly used terms in the sensor field
    Identify components of the Sensors Training System
    Apply a Diffuse Reflective Sensor
    Apply a Background Suppression Photo-electric Sensor
    Apply a Fiber Optic Sensor
    Apply a Polarized Photo-electric Sensor
    Apply a Capacitive Prox Switch
    Apply an Inductive Prox Switch

  8. Control circuits using a PLC
    Assessment Strategies
    Skill Demonstration
    Criteria
    Apply Relay-type instructions
    Apply Timer Instructions
    Apply Counter Instructions
    Apply Latching Instructions
    Apply Safety Control of Circuits

  9. Apply project management skills to the Pick & Place Project
    Assessment Strategies
    Project
    Criteria
    Implement the project management process (define project parameters; plan; schedule; control, and lead)
    Apply project management fundamentals, as both a participant and project leader to the Pick & Place group project
    Utilize worksheets and Microsoft Project software to manage the Pick & Place group project
    Implement Gantt charts, critical paths, milestones, risk control and prioritization, teamwork and problem solving