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Michael Merlin
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Here is the class outline:

1. Teaching and Learning Materials

The teaching/learning materials in this folder will be updated from time to time. Please do not distribute any parts of this material to any channels/websites.

22 sections
Topic A1 - Introduction to Engineering
Topic A2 - Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering
Topic A3 - FluidSim
Topic A4 - Sensors
Topic A5 - Sensors Application
Topic B1 - Fundamentals of Pneumatics
Topic B2 - Electric Drives
Topic B3 - Introduction to MecLab
Topic C1 - Fundamentals of Control Technology
Topic C2 - Introduction to PLCs
EXAM QUESTION
MIT TERM
Topic C3 - Introduction to Automation
Topic C4 - Typical Control Devices
Topic C5 - Typical Input Devices
Topic C6 - Typical Output Devices
Topic C7 - Basic Electronics Circuits
Topic C8 - Ladder Diagram
Topic C9 - Basic Configuration Omron PLC
Topic D1 - The Role of the CPU in the Automation System
Topic D2 - Types of PLCs
FluidSim Exercise 1

2. Practical Submission CX-Programmer (10%)

CX-Programmer, the programming software for all Omron's PLC series, is fully integrated into the CX-One software suite. CX-Programmer includes with variety of features to speed up the development of your PLC program.

6 sections
CX-Programmer Introduction Guide
CX-Programmer Basics
Practical 1 - Control Output (Without Save Holding)
Practical 2 - Control Output (With Save Holding)
Practical 3 - Control Output (WithTimer)
Practical 4 - Control Output (With Counter)

3. Practical Submission MecLab (10%)

MecLab stands for "Mechatronics Laboratory" and it is designed to provide hands-on training and practical experience in the field of mechatronics. It involves the integration of these different areas to design, develop, and operate complex systems and products.

15 sections
Fluid Sim Theory Book
Practical 2 - Proximity Sensor (Solenoid)
Practical 3 - Pure Pneumatic (FluidSim)
Practical 4 - Conveyor station 1 - Learning about components and their function
Practical 5 - Conveyor station 2 - Learning about components, symbols and designations
Practical 6 - Conveyor station 3 - Learning about the structure of symbols
Practical 7 - Conveyor station 4 - Using sensors
Practical 8 - Conveyor station 5 - Actuating DC motors
Practical 9 - Conveyor station 6 - Learning about logic operations
Practical 10 - Conveyor station 7 - Realising control tasks
Practical 11 - Conveyor station 8 - Sorting workpieces
Practical 12 - Handling Station 1: Components
Practical 13 - Handling Station 2: Symbol and Designations
Practical 14 - Handling Station 3: Functions of components
Practical 15 - Handling Station 4: Schematic and Circuit Diagram

4. Assignments, Exercises, and Quizzes (10%)

Please go through all the materials inside the section and follow the instruction carefully. Submit all the tasks on time.

8 sections
Quiz 1 - Fundamental of Pneumatic System
Exercise 1: FluidSIM (Introduction)
Exercise 2 - FluidSIM (Sensor)
Exercise 3: Pneumatic System
Assignment - Space Technology
Assignment 2 - Introduction to MecLab
Assignment 3 - Automation Research Question
Assignment 4 - PLC Applications

5. Coursework Submission (20%)

4 sections
Coursework - Create a portfolio on Industrial Automation
PLC Fundamentals - Theory & Concepts
PLC WORKBOOK
PLC_ASSIGNMENT

6. Exam Results

1 section
Test 1

7. FESTO MECLAB STATION

Automated systems are found in almost every industry today. With Festo MecLab, trainee gain insight into the use of automation technology in a production environment. The three MecLab stations represent simplified models of typical production processes found in most automated factories.

3 sections
Stacking Magazine Station
Conveyor Station
Handling Station
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