MECH 2441 - Introduction to Totally Integrated Automation

4 sem hrs cr

(3 hours lecture-2 hours lab)

This course is an introduction to Totally Integrated Automation. Topics covered will include the automaton pyramid, analogue sensors and actuators, STEP 7 functions, MPI-Bus and PROFIBUS systems, and systems maintenance and troubleshooting. Prerequisite: MECH 1340 ;  and MATH 1710  or MATH 1720  or MATH 1730  or MATH 1910  , with a grade of “C” or better

In rare and unusual circumstances, a course prerequisite can be overridden with the permission of the Department Lead for the discipline.

Formerly/Same As (Formerly MECH 2200)

Transfer (UT) or Non-Transfer Course (UN): UN

Upon completion of this course, students will demonstrate the ability to…

• write a basic PLC program implementing sensor and relay technology in a circuit.
• develop and implement program timers in Step7/TIA ladder logic programs.
• develop and implement program counters in Step7/TIA ladder logic programs.
• manipulate logic data in ladder logic programs.
• perform math instructions in ladder logic programs. 
• understand and explain the role of analog sensors and analog modules in PLC technology. 
• carry out troubleshooting and preventive maintenance of PLC components. 
• test Step7/TIA programming functions using simulation features. 
• understand and explain the basics of the 2-wire bus cable which can be used for many kinds of PLCs.
• understand and explain the basics of MPI-Bus system and the handling of an MPI- network in a S7 project.
• understand and explain the basics of PROFIBUS-DP, including implementing a PROFIBUS in a Step 7 project; connecting specific PROFIBUS modules to the bus system; and troubleshooting when a PROFIBUS is not working.