UAIT 185 - Industrial Electric and Mechanical Technology

Basic knowledge of engineering processes, product design as well as the use of digital electronics combining multidisciplinary principles from mechanics, electronics, engineering, robotics and automation control. Includes an introduction to designing mechatronic systems which require integration of the mechanical and electrical, control of mechatronic systems, digital logic, analog interfacing and power amplifiers, measurement and sensing, interfacing of software with hardware.

Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate correct use of precision and non-precision measurement tools.

2. Interpret and apply various types of prints and CAD models used in manufacturing.

3. Demonstrate how to run a PLC program.

4. Demonstrate safe practices when working with electronic and electrical devices.

5. Connect, configure and program programmable logic controllers for analog input and output

applications.

6. Describe how and why pneumatics can be used to implement logic functions.

7. Troubleshoot pneumatic systems.

8. Demonstrate correct application of hydraulic actuators.

9. Demonstrate hydraulic troubleshooting methods.

10. Demonstrate how various electric motor control functions can be implemented with a PLC.

Outline:

I. Measuring, Tolerances, and Safety
Units of measure
Basic measurement tools
Introduction to Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
Mechanical Drives Safety
Lockout-tagout
Personal protective equipment
Associated electrical hazards
Associated mechanical hazard
Fasteners and Fits
Threaded fasteners
Keys and keyways
Taper locks
Interference and clearance fits
Principles of assembly/standards of workmanship
Definition of torque
Torque specification
II Blueprint Reading and CAD modeling.
Blueprint, CAD and manufacturing terms
Freehand sketching
Blueprint fundamentals
Introduction. to Solids Modeling (CAD) and Parametric Programming
Introduction. to Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM)
Bearings
1. - Types and applications
  - Installation
  - Alignment and leveling
  - Testing
  - Calculations
  - Lubrication/lubricant selection
III. Electrical Safety
Hazards of electrical work
Lockout-tagout
Safe measurement instrument usage
Electrostatic discharge (ESD)
Couplings/Direct Drives Day
Types
Installation
Alignment and balancing
Speed, power and torque calculations
Electrical Terms and Concepts
Current
Resistance
Voltage
Power
Direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC)
IV. Belt and Pulley Drives
Types
Components
Installation
Belt selection
Tensioning
Maintenance and troubleshooting
Speed, power, and torque calculations
Electrical Meters and Measurement Devices
Ammeters
Voltmeters
Multimeters-digital and analog
Electronic and Electrical Components
Power sources
Switches
Circuit protection devices
Resistors, capacitors and inductors
Transformers
Transistors and diodes
Semiconductor devices
Logic gates
Series, Parallel and Combination Circuits
Current path
Voltage, current and resistance characteristics of each circuit type
Circuit analysis for resistance, voltage, current and power consumption
J. Chain Drives
Types
Sprockets
Checking and adjusting chain tension
Adding and removing chain links
Lubrication
Maintenance and troubleshooting
Speed, power and torque calculations
VI. Gear Drives
Gear types/selection
Installation
Lubrication
Maintenance and troubleshooting
Direction, speed, power, torque and backlash calculations
Lubrication
1.Types
2. Applications
3.Viscosity
4. Testing
DC Circuits
Steady voltage and current levels
Examples of DC circuits
Resistance
AC Circuits
Frequency
Inductance
Capacitance
Impedance
Inductive and capacitive reactance
Hydraulic Directional Control Valve (DCV) Applications
DCV overview
Two-position DCV’s
Pilot-operated DCV’s
CAM-operated DCV’s
Hydraulic Cylinder Applications
Types
Regenerative circuits
Pressure-compensated flow control valves
Synchronization circuits
Cylinder disassembly and rebuild
Transformers
Behavior and uses
Calculating output voltage
Sizing
Testing and troubleshooting
Hydraulic Relief Valve Operation
Pilot-operated relief valve operation
Pump unloading applications
Remote pressure control
Hydraulic Check Valve Applications
Pressure port check valves
Pilot-operated check valves (POC’s)
Pilot-operated check valve applications
Pilot-operated check valve circuit design
Accumulator Applications
Accumulator applications
Accumulator circuits
Accumulator applications
Accumulator sizing
Industrial and Commercial Electrical Power Distribution Systems
Single phase power
3 phase power
Transmission and distribution systems
Common voltages
Electrical and Electrical Relay Control Day
Control logic
Sequencing control
Timers and advanced systems
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s)-Introduction
- PLC Orientation
- Industrial Networks
- PC-PLC Connections
- Controller Operation
- Hydraulics Troubleshooting
  - Methods
  - Problems
PLC Programming
Project creation and organization
Programming software
Program analysis
Program documentation
Piping for fluid power
Flexible tubing
Rigid tubing
Hoses
PLC Motor Control
Motor Control
Seal-In program logic
Data types and user-defined tags
Interlock functions
PLC discrete control of variable speed drive
Event Sequencing
Event sequencing and continuous cycle logic
Modes of operation
Stop functions
On/Off Process Control
Program Control Instructions
- Program initialization
- Master control reset
- Subroutines
- Jump and label instructions
- PLC Timer and Counter Instructions
  - Non-retentive timer instructions
  - Retentive timer instructions
  - Time-driven sequencing
  - Counter instructions
- Math and Data Move Instructions
  - Add instruction
  - Subtract instruction
  - Multiply and divide instructions
  - Move instructions
Air-Logic
Externally piloted valves
Introduction to air-logic
Air-logic design
XXI. Introduction to Motor Control
Electrical safety review
Single-phase and three-phase power
Disconnects and protective devices
Three-phase motors
XXII. Analog Inputs and Analog Output Day
Sensors
Analog input default configuration and operation
Analog input tag structures and parameterization
Comparison instructions and on/off control
Analog output devices
Analog output configuration and operation
Analog output tags and data
Manual Motor Control and Overload Protection
Manual motor control
Manual motor starter operation
Overload protection
Control Transformers
- Transformers
- Operation
- Machine control application
- Control Ladder Logic
  - Electrical control system
  - Ladder diagram
  - Logic elements
Control Relays and Motor Starters Day 9-PM
Control relays
Magnetic motor starters
Two-wire control
Three-wire start/stop control
Introduction to Troubleshooting
General troubleshooting
Control component troubleshooting
Motor starter troubleshooting
Power component troubleshooting
Systems Troubleshooting
Test equipment for troubleshooting
Systems troubleshooting
Reversing Motor Control
Manual motor reversing
Reversing magnetic motor starter
Interlocking for reversing motor control
Modes of operation
Hand-off-automatic control
Automatic Input Devices
Limit switches
Float switches
Pressure switches
Sequence control
Basic Timer Control: On-Delay and Off-Delay
On-delay timers
Off-delay timers
Troubleshooting
Braking Methods
Drum switch plugging
Push-button and timer plugging
Electromagnetic braking
DC Injection and dynamic braking
Reduced Voltage Starting Circuits
Primary resistor reduced voltage starters
Autotransformer reduced voltage starters
Part winding starters
Power Generation & Distribution
AC power generation
Three-phase wye distribution systems
Three-phase delta distribution systems
Transformers in power distribution
Introduction to Variable Frequency AC Drives (VFD)
Variable speed AC drive basics
Two and three-wire control
Jogging control
XXXIII. VFD Speed and Torque Control
Basic speed control
Advanced speed control
Torque control
VFD Acceleration, Deceleration and Braking
Ramping
Special acceleration methods
Braking
VFD-Fault Diagnostics and Troubleshooting
Fault detection
Troubleshooting
Clearing faults
XXXIV..Silicon-Controlled Rectifier (SCR) Motor Control

- SCR half-wave speed control
- SCR half-wave speed control performance
- SCR full-wave speed control
- SCR full-wave speed control performance
- SCR controller troubleshooting