ET 642: Automated Systems
DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING AND
TECHNOLOGY
INSTRUCTOR: Dr.
Aaron K. Ball
OFFICE: 332 Belk
Email: ballaaron@wcu.edu Phone: 828.279.0155
Office
Hours: By Appointment
Purpose:
This course will focus on
applied technologies in automation, and control systems for
the purpose
of expanding a knowledge base for the following:
Automation Studio, LabView, and Siemens PLCS will be
used extensively throughout the course.
Text:
LabView for Everyone by Jeffrey Travis and Jim Kring. Prentice Hall, 2006
ISBN: 0-13-185672-3. Note: The text new is $76.99. You may purchase from
Regular
retail bookstores such as Amazon, Barns and Noble, etc. Check the
following
for best deals and possibly used or paperback versions:
Supplemental texts will be provided and include reference manuals and
internet
based
materials.
Course Structure and Format:
This course
will be conducted in a nontraditional manner.
The instructor will act as a coordinator, moderator, and director of
this class. However, the instructor does
not have all the answers and lectures will me minimized. The course will be a joint
effort by all participants. We will work
as a team and share pertinent information to assist in the development of each
member’s knowledge of automation and control.
Each individual will have four major responsibilities: 1) The completion of required laboratory
exercises; 2; the development, and presentation of a mini-training session
related to instrumentation; 3) The development of a control and monitoring of a
real time “live” system; and 4) The development of a final project with report
and demonstration. The structure of the
course will allow for you to work more independently and advance as quickly as
you have gained required knowledge to move on to the next phase. Note:
Team work is permitted and expected in some of the assignments. Efforts will be made to pair individuals in
such a manner as to take advantage of person skills and to reinforce learning
through shared expertise.
Prerequisites:
Participants should be fully
admitted as degree candidates for the Master of Science in Technology and
should possess a high level of motivation, self direction, and initiative. An undergraduate course in automation or
instrumentation is required (students will be using LabView and PLC controls
extensively). Special consideration will
be given to students who have not met the pre-requisite; however you will be at
a disadvantage without the background knowledge and skills required. We have a lot of work to be done over the
next 14 weeks.
Requirements:
Each student will be responsible
for the following activities:
I. Laboratory Exercises
1.
Laboratory Exercise 1 Automation
Studio: AB PLC for linear system.
2.
Laboratory Exercise 2 Automation
Studio: AB PLC for traffic light.
3.
Laboratory Exercise 3 Automation
Studio: AB PLC for Processing System.
4.
Laboratory Exercise 4 Automation
Studio: SFC Programming-for
Processing System.
Note: The following exercises
assume some prior knowledge of LabView if you
are not familiar enough with LabView to proceed, go to the
following
website and complete relevant introductory tutorials.
http://attila.sdsu.edu/me205/modules/labview.html
5.
Laboratory Exercise 5 LabView – VI Development-Hygrometer:
Temperature.
6.
Laboratory Exercise 6 LabView – Instrumentation Lab -Various
7. Laboratory Exercise 7 LabView
– Instrumentation Lab II – with DAQ and
data exchange.
8. Laboratory Exercise 8 LabView – Mathscript Lab –ISO Processing
System.
II. Instrumentation and mini-training session
Each team (two people per team) will
select one of the following instrumentation
Topics and develop the required program,
VI, calibration, and configuration to
successfully demonstrate the setup,
procedure, and execution of an application
using one of the following:
A. Pressure transducer
B. Flow meter
C. Thermocouple
D. Light Meter
E.
Accelerometer
F.
Infrared Camera
G. Sound Meter
Note: Each team will be required to present a
mini-training session to the rest of the class and will be evaluated on
presentation and effectiveness. Both the
theory of operation and the theory of application must be covered thoroughly. A
brief evaluation of participants is required for each presenting team.
III. Semester
Project
Each
team will complete a semester project that involves data acquisition and
control using either LabView, Siemens PLCs,
mico-controllers, or any
combination of the previous.
Semester projects maybe be selected (but is not
restricted to) the following:
A. Using LabView to monitor a
B. Control and Monitoring of a
robot using both LabView and a PLC
C. Control and Monitoring of a
conveyor system using LabView and PLCs
D. Vision DAQ using LabView and a
Keyence Vision System
E. Remote environmental sensing,
DAQ, and web publishing
F. Team selected (must be approved
by the instructor).
Note: It is strongly encouraged that the systems
selected have practical application for further research. The final report for the project will be
written in a format suitable for publication to a technical journal.
IV.Final Report
A thorough and comprehensive final
report of the project is required including
The following:
1. APA or IEEE formatted written
report adhering to the following format;
a. Abstract
b. Statement of problem
Problem definition
Significance of the problem
Key terms and definitions
Delimitations of the project
c. Background theory
d. Methodology
e. Results
f.
Analysis and conclusions
g. Appendices
h. References
2. Comprehensive flow chart of the
system and programs;
3. Program listing with internal
and external documentation;
4. Connectivity diagrams including
data links and wiring diagrams;
5. Other pertinent information and
documentation.
Note: Items 2 through 5 may be included in the
appendices.
Evaluation:
The course
grade will be based on the following:
Labs………………….……………………...............30 %
Instrumentation ..................................................…...20
%
Semester Project……....................................…….....30
%
Written Report….............................................….......20%
Note: THE LEVEL OF PROFESSIONALISM IS CRITICAL FOR
SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF THIS COUSE.
A quality team
effort is expected by all participants.
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Laboratory Written Format
Title: (Place Title to lab here)
Course Name and Number
Submitted by:
(Your name and your partner’s name) Date Completed:
Abstract
Provide a concise
and brief summary of the laboratory exercise that addresses what was done, when
and where it was done, how it was done, outcomes, and finally were the observed
results as expected (was theory supported.
Purpose
Describe the overall goal of the exercise.
Objectives
Provide specific objectives. There should be one objective for each
tangible outcome. For example if the
objectives include identifying all inputs and outputs, defining control
sequence with constraints, developing block and wiring diagrams, and creating a
front panel, the following tangible
outcomes must be produced:
1. Table showing inputs and
outputs;
2. Control sequence chart showing
precedence and constraints;
3. System diagram (with labels)\;
4. Connectivity Diagram;
5. Program listing;
6. Thorough explanation of the
system and control methods;
7. Appendices
8. References
Note: The system
diagram may be in the form of schematics, illustrations, pictures, etc. The main purpose of the system diagram is to
illustrate what the function of the system is and generally how and what is
being performed. Labels should be
provided for clearly defining the system components and desired outcomes.
Terms
Define terms that are unique to the laboratory exercise
or terms that are not commonly known to the reader.
Procedure
Highlight the major steps taken in order to complete the
requirements of the laboratory exercise.
Provide only as much detail as needed for an experienced reader to
replicate each procedure.
Results
Results are tangible outcomes, including, data, tables,
charts, instrumentation readings, measured values etc.
System Control
Explanation and Conclusions
Explain specifically how the system was controlled. Make reference to diagrams, illustrations,
etc as needed. Do not assume the reader
knows what you are thinking! Document
this section thoroughly.
Appendices
Supporting documentation should be provided as an
appendix. Such documentation may include
original laboratory instructions, wiring diagrams, illustrations, raw data,
etc.
References
Provide references (APA or IEEE format) to all cited
works! Do not take credit for any work
that is not your own original thoughts, concepts, diagrams, illustrations etc.
NOTE: The purpose
of written reports is to have a future record of the activity. Be thorough but concise. Write in third person, past tense. Use proper grammar, correct spelling, and
follow the format! Always provide introductory sentences for each section.
Sub-headings are recommended.