Industrial Automation & its Elements

Name: Industrial Automation & its Elements
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Discover the foundations for a Career in Industrial Automation.

Created bySriram Nagarajan

Last updated 1/2022

English

What you'll learn

Describe the functions of sensors, relays, safety devices, PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs, as well as their applications.
Select Sensors, PLC, Relay, Switchgears based on the requirement (for a project/application)
Write PLC Ladder Logic Programming in Siemens TIA Software on their own.
Connect the Photoelectric Sensor and LED Lamp to the Siemens S71500 PLC.
Explain the various Automation Strategies, including their types and components.
Outline the diﬀerent AGV and ASR System types based on the application.
Relate various Industrial Manufacturing Processes and their Applications.
Summarize the Industrial Database and Networking.

Course content

8 sections • 56 lectures • 4h 53m total length

Introduction1:27

Week 2 Introduction0:43
Current trends in Manufacturing Automation13:51
Automated Storage & Retrieval System & RFID Technology5:21
Explore automated storage and retrieval systems with rack-based linear motion, unit load and high-density storage, and RFID tagging for accurate stock management and real-time data.
Database of CIM11:12
Explore how CIM databases support automated material handling with driverless vehicles, RFID, laser navigation, and integrated software for inventory, planning, and design data.
Quiz 2
Industrial Communication – Part 15:15
Industrial Communication – Part 24:30
Communication Layers in OSI System5:24
Quiz 3
Week 2 Conclusion0:22
Explore current trends in handling systems, databases, and communication types discussed in week 2, highlighting key developments and implications for industrial automation.

Week 3 Introduction0:26
Switchgears – Fuse, MCB, MCCB9:21
Industrial automation uses sensors and control systems to automate machines with drives and actuators, guided by input from switches and sensors, and protected by fuses, MCBs, and MCCBs.
Switchgears – RCCB3:08
Industrial Switches & its Types4:21
Functions of Relay10:02
Role of Sensors in an Automation System13:10
Proximity & Photoelectric Sensors12:30
Selection Criteria for Sensors8:55
Quiz 4
Week 3 Conclusion0:25

Week 4 Introduction0:29
Introduction to PLC & its Architecture14:22
Communication Protocols and Types of PLC Programming6:24
HMI & SCADA Systems6:21
Switch Mode Power Supply4:28
VFD – Working, Elements & Applications6:24
Quiz 5
Week 4 Conclusion0:29
Identify key components of an automation system, including sensors and safety devices, and preview field programming concepts using metallurgy and essential terminologies.

Week 5 Introduction0:21
PLC Hardware to Software9:33
Essential Logics & Terminologies6:25
Basic Requirement for PLC Programming5:11
Addressing of Proximity Sensor and LED13:23
Wire a proximity sensor and LED, master digital and analog input/output addressing, and implement ladder logic with memory addresses to control field devices.
Binary Operations3:17
Explore basic binary operations and binary functions in logic programming, including not, or, and, with input and output addressing and switch-based demonstrations of how current flows.
Quiz 6
Week 5 Conclusion0:20

Week 6 Introduction0:30
TIA Software 1st Journey5:09
Normally Open & Ladder Logic Programming5:14
Learn ladder logic programming with normally open inputs and outputs, assign addresses, and simulate real-time switching to visualize current flow and output responses.
Simulation – Part 12:58
Quiz 7
Normally Closed, NOT, Set & Reset Logics4:12
Explore normally closed circuits and not logic, observe input–output behavior in a simulation, and learn set and reset configurations that latch high or low outputs.
Ladder Logic Programming6:33
Simulation – Part 22:34
Quiz 8
Week 6 Conclusion0:23
conclude week 6 by reviewing the fundamentals of policy programming and basic binary functions, and previewing the important functions highlighted for the upcoming week.

Week 7 Introduction0:26
Join the final week to explore fundamentals of U.S. programming, including binary functions and basic functions, and examine timeless design malfunctions in industrial automation.
Timers & its Types9:17
Simulation – Part 32:10
Operation of Counters5:41
Simulation – Part 43:44
Simulate the counter and output transitions using switches and reset to observe rising and decreasing counts, high alert states, and resets at 50 and 0.
Comparators2:26
Simulation – Part 52:10
Math Functions and Latch Circuit4:47
Learn math functions and ladder logic for industrial automation, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and a latch circuit to hold output after start until stop.
Simulation – Part 62:48
Quiz 9
Week 7 Conclusion0:32
Complete an overview of industrial automation by reviewing components and defining automation. Explore current trends and introduce programming in software for basics and fundamentals.

Requirements

Each delegate who participates in this course is expected to have prior knowledge on the following areas/knowledge (Basic overview) (prior understanding subjects)
• Understanding the fundamental terminologies used in the manufacturing industry, such as lead time, cycle time, production rate, database, host, network, communication, and so on.
• Understanding the basic electrical and electronic devices, as well as their operation.
• Knowledge of number systems (binary, decimal, hexadecimal and binary coded)
• To understand the discussions, subjects, and programming, basic English knowledge and logical thinking interpretation are required.
Although the above-mentioned prerequisites that allow you to learn technical subjects are beneficial, they are not necessary because this is a completely beginner-friendly program.

Description

Prior understanding of Industrial Automation

Every person’s life is being influenced by automation. Automation is essential for a healthy economic growth. It reduces production time while maintaining excellent accuracy. Every industry has its own set of automation for process optimization.

Simply put, industrial automation is a technology that employs advanced machineries and technologies to carry out a variety of manufacturing processes.

Course Overview

This course will cover everything from computer integrated manufacturing principles to industrial plc programming for a spectrum of applications. This program will take a total of 36 Hours for learning, practicing the quizzes and programming.

Why Industrial Automation?

Be a part: Automation is essential for a better economic growth. We know how industries are shifted by implementing high end automation technologies such as transfer lines, VMC, Automated Guided Systems, Welding Robots and so on. Industrial Automation is already used so much in everyday life, industries and its application are only going to increase.

Be in demand: Industrial Automation is one of the hottest career options these days with thousands of internships and jobs being added every day.

Channel your potential: Whether you are a mechanical, electrical or computer science engineer, no matter whatsoever, you can acquire and utilize wide range of automation career opportunities

Who this course is for:

Under graduation and post-graduation (from engineering background), as well as engineers in the industry, will benefit greatly from this course.
This training would benefit participants in instrumentation, mechatronics, electrical, and electronics background.

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