AUT211 – Mechatronic Systems
Planning, assembly, programming, commissioning operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of production systems are taught at various levels of complexity:-
- With innovative technology
- With systematic use of industrial components
- In close cooperation with market leaders in automation
Target group
Design Engineers, Plant Engineers, Programmers, Maintenance staff and instructors
Contents
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Basic design of a mechatronic control system, incl. pneumatics, mechanics, electrics
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Input and output module tasks
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The three programming languages: FCH, LDR and STL
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Basic command set for PLC
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Creating, loading and testing simple programs
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Using the status display, fault-finding
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Signal storage
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PLC timer
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Archiving and dearchiving PLC programs
Outcomes
The Participant:
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can identify and describe the operation of pneumatic, electro-pneumatic, electrical and PLC components and sensors
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can assemble, and test basic mechatronic circuits (pneumatics, electrical, and software)
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recognizes and can differentiate between the different types of programming used in industry
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can download a program and commission a PLC control system
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can troubleshoot basic mechatronic systems
Requirements
We recommend a basic knowledge of PLC and pneumatic control technology. Participants should also be familiar with operating a PC with a Windows interface
Duration
4 days
Accreditation
NQF - Level 5
