Module Details

Module Code: MECH8029
Title: Integrating Mechatronics
Long Title: Integration of PLC, Robotics & Servo Drives.
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2015/16 ( September 2015 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5211 - Mechanical Engineering
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: With the continued use and improvements in Robotics, PLC's, Safety and Drives, there is a need for these systems to integrate and communicate with each other through common industrial networks. Programming to achieve this integration can be complex.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Integrate components across CAN Open, ProfiBus, ProfiNet and Ethernet networks.
LO2 Integrate of PLC's and Robotic systems using common programming languages.
LO3 Integrate PLC's and Servo Drive systems.
LO4 Integrate Vision systems with PLC's and Robotics.
LO5 Use Soft Motion Control for the control of Servo Drive positioning.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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Indicative Content
Industrial Networking
Program PLC's to control Servo Drives, Vision systems & Robotic interaction with mechatronic systems across CAN Open, ProfiBus, ProfiNet and Ethernet.
Integration of PLC's and Robotics
Program a PLC to communicate directly with a Robot. Also Program the Robot to receive and send information to the PLC.
Integration of PLC's and Servo Drive systems.
Program Servo Drive Controllers to communicate with a PLC in a discrete manner. Program the PLC to give positional control data to the Servo Drive controller.
Vision systems
Program Vision Systems to determine location, shape and orientation of objects. Program PLC's and Robotic systems to use the information from the vision system.
Soft Motion Control
Introduce Soft Motion Control for the control of Servo Drive positioning, demonstrating the use of CNC code embedded within a PLC function block.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 70
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Program an integrated system incorporating Vision, PLC's, Robotics and Servo Drives.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Report on how the programming of Vision, PLC, Robotics and Drive Systems is carried out. Report includes the networking element to the project.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Theory Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Practise Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Learning Non Contact Theory & Practise Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Theory Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Practise Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Learning Non Contact Theory & Practise Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • L. A. Bryan, E. A. Bryan. (1997), Programmable controllers, Industrial Text Co., Marietta, Ga., [ISBN: 0-944107-32-X].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_EAMEC_8 Certificate in Advanced Mechatronics 2 Mandatory