Industrial Automation and Robotics

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Students study electrical laws and explore principles pertaining to DC and AC circuits.  

  • 1.

    Define voltage, resistance, current amperage, direct current, alternating current, and power supplyIARI-6.1

  • 2.

    Identify electrical componentsIARI-6.2

  • 3.

    Use Ohm/s Law to calculate voltage, current, and resistance problemsIARI-6.3

  • 4.

    Perform voltage, current, and resistance measurements using the proper measurement devicesIARI-6.4

  • 5.

    Explain the basic principles and operation of transformers, resistors, capacitors and diodes.IARI-6.5

  • 6.

    Explore concepts of both DC and AC inductance and capacitanceIARI-6.6

  • 7.

    Design, assemble, and test circuitsIARI-6.7

Students examine automation processes in the industrial environment to improve manufacturing output and efficiency

  • 1.

    Apply basic knowledge of robot physics in manufacturing environmentsIARI-5.1

  • 2.

    Verbally describe and interpret data obtained from engineering drawingsIARI-5.2

  • 3.

    Identify the various coordinate types of industrial robotsIARI-5.3

  • 4.

    List the advantages and disadvantages of different coordinate types of industrial robotsIARI-5.4

  • 5.

    Recognize the work envelope of various types of industrial robotsIARI-5.5

  • 6.

    Describe the types of robot end effectors and the process each performsIARI-5.6

  • 7.

    Define the common types of factory automation IARI-5.7

  • 8.

    Explain how multiple robots, PLCs, and CNC types of equipment integrate with each otherIARI-5.8

 Students manipulate automation equipment using industry programming software

  • 1.

    Identify and demonstrate correct design, programming, troubleshooting, and editing of robot programs IARI-4.1

  • 2.

    Solve mathematical problems related to machine control operationsIARI-4.2

  • 3.

    Understand how to read and design complex programs with the Microbot, which includes using I/O, decision making statements, and sub-routines, by way of a teach pendant and the Editor SoftwareIARI-4.3

  • 4.

    Understand the basic workcell with I/O, be able to identify the basics of the EMIA board schematic, and test I/O from the Editor SoftwareIARI-4.4

  • 5.

    Read and design using industry standard softwareIARI-4.5

Students manipulate programmable controllers and circuits to perform specific automation procedures

  • 1.

    Distinguish Program Logic Circuit (PLC) components and their functionsIARI-3.1

  • 2.

    Select appropriate type of circuit logic for a given applicationIARI-3.2

  • 3.

    Apply suitable commands for PLC circuitsIARI-3.3

  • 4.

    Apply timer and counter principles to industry related problemsIARI-3.4

  • 5.

    Setup, test, and troubleshoot PLC programs and systems properlyIARI-3.5

  • 6.

    Create and demonstrate programming diagrams for real world applicationIARI-3.6

  • 7.

    Develop machine order of operationsIARI-3.7

  • 8.

    Examine computer logic and scanning sequence in automated controlsIARI-3.8

  • 9.

    Describe the common parts of programmable controllersIARI-3.9

  • 10.

    Convert relay logic into ladder logic diagramsIARI-3.10

  • 11.

    Program timer and counter programs on a PLC system IARI-3.11

  • 12.

    Describe the role of PLC systems in manufacturingIARI-3.12

Students use industrial controllers and various systems to manipulate automation equipment

  • 1.

    Identify a robot's axes of motion IARI-2.1

  • 2.

    Determine the total number of degrees of freedom needed to perform a specific job taskIARI-2.2

  • 3.

    Define end effectorsIARI-2.3

  • 4.

    Select appropriate end effectors for a given job taskIARI-2.4

  • 5.

    Develop criteria to determine where, how and with what force an end effector should grasp a partIARI-2.5

  • 6.

    Measure a robot's performanceIARI-2.6

  • 7.

    Identify the pinch points in a robotic work cellIARI-2.7

  • 8.

    Describe the safety precautions associated with teach pendant operationIARI-2.8

  • 9.

    Perform proper start up, operating, and shutdown operations for industrial robotsIARI-2.9

  • 10.

    Complete a work-cell RISK assessment based on the RIA 15.06-2012 safety standardsIARI-2.10

Students explore the history of automation and robotics in industry to understand modern manufacturing trends

  • 1.

    Describe the history of roboticsIARI-1.1

  • 2.

    Define automation and explain its impact on manufacturingIARI-1.2

  • 3.

    Explain and identify the difference between robotics and automation.IARI-1.3

  • 4.

    Identify the basic parts of a robotIARI-1.4

  • 5.

    Identify the various types of robotsIARI-1.5

  • 6.

    Explain the role of sensors within roboticsIARI-1.6

  • 7.

    Describe the hazards associated with robotsIARI-1.7

  • 8.

    Determine appropriate safety methods for working around robotsIARI-1.8

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Grade 11, Grade 12, and VOCATIONALTRAINING
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