Department of Technology

MFG 352

Automated Technology Devices

 

 

Instructor: Tim Ross Phone: 622-1197

324 Whalin Technology Complex Email: tecross@acs.eku.edu

 

 

  1. CATALOG DESCRIPTION: The emphasis of this course is the electronics hardware involved in Computer Integrated Manufacturing. Topics covered include Programmable Logic Controllers, interfacing devices, sensors, data entry and bar coding, motors and A to D converters.

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  2. PREREQUISITES: MFG 350, Basic Electronics

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  3. CREDIT HOURS: Three (3) semester hours

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  4. TEXTBOOK: None

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  5. MATERIALS: It will be necessary to expand the electronics lab equipment in the following areas: Electric motors and control circuits, servo and stepper motors, microcomputers and programmable controllers, sensors – visual, tactile, sonic, displacement, and physical, bar coding and data acquisition equipment.

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  6. COURSE OBJECTIVES: This course is required of all CIM option majors. Students successfully completing the course should have an understanding of:

 

    1. Visual, tactile, sonic, displacement, and physical sensors and their uses in a CIM environment.

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    2. Electronics, electromechanical, mechanical, and fluid power interfaces and their uses in a CIM environment.

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    3. Servo and stepper motors. Their design, control, and uses in an automated manufacturing cell.

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    4. Programmable Logic Controllers and their uses in an automated manufacturing environment.

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    5. Data entry and bar coding techniques and hardware.

 

 

  1. COURSE OUTLINE:

 

    1. Programmable Logic Controllers
    1. Theory of operation
    2. Programming
    3. Application

 

    1. Interfacing Devices

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    2. Electric Motors
    1. Stepper Motors
    2. Servo Motors

 

    1. Sensors
    1. Visual
    2. Tactile
    3. Sonic
    4. Displacement
    5. Physical

 

    1. Data Entry and Bar Coding Techniques and Hardware

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    2. Electrical Power Requirements
    1. AC
    2. DC

 

  1. COURSE ACTIVITIES: In addition to tests, there will be written assignments in the class relating to the content of the course. These activities will constitute 25% of the final grade for the course.

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  2. EVALUATION PROCEDURES:

 

The scores made on the following activities will determine your final evaluation:

 
    1. Four one hour exams 40%

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    2. Problems and written assignments 25%

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    3. Attendance and class participation 10%

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    4. Final Exam (project) 25%

 

  1. ATTENDANCE POLICY: Students are expected to attend each class session to derive full benefits from the course.

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  2. LATE ASSIGNMENT POLICY: Any assignment turned in late will receive a lower grade (5 points for each day late).

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  3. FORMAT FOR ALL ASSIGNMENTS:

 

    1. Name in upper right corner of each page
    2. Multi-page assignments to be stapled in the upper left corner
    3. Smooth edge standard (8.5" x 11") paper only
    4. Use only one side of the paper
    5. Neatness counts "ALL papers are to be typed"!
    1. If I cannot read it – no credit
    2. Use straight edge on all graphs and charts

F. All assignments are due by 4:00 p.m. in my office or mailbox on the assigned date.