EGN 184 Engineering Tools: Industrial Power

University of Southern Maine

College of Science, Technology &

Health

Fall 2017

Department of Engineering Tuesdays 4:10 - 6:40

Course Description: An introductory course to help students become familiar with hydraulics, pneumatics, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs ). Students will work with input and output components and learn the basics of PLC programming and downloading. During these hands-on lab exercises, Allen Bradley PLCs will be interfaced and control pneumatic power systems

Course Competencies and Outcomes: Upon completion of this course, the student will have a comprehensive understanding of programmable logic controllers and automated material handling equipment. Specific outcomes will include the ability to:

• Identify major applications of process controls tor material handlingsystems in industry, transportation, construction, and environmentalcontrol.

• Develop, download, and run robotic programs.

• Identify, discuss, and describe the purpose and function of the primarycomponents utilized in open and closed loop automated systems. Toassist in this outcome, each student will develop an appropriatetheoretical base, and a complete comprehension of the associatedterminology.

• Describe and provide examples of how process controls are used in bothmass production manufacturing systems and batch production systems.

• Define and contrast on-line and off-line programming.

• Demonstrate the ability to wire input and output devices anddebug software and hardware problems.

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General Course Requirements

2 Tests & a Final Exam Chapter Review Questions Lab Activities &-AFHSle /\bstrac-ts

1. Tests & Final Exam:

-1--R:esearch Paper & Presentatl-oo4-Ge�MA-t Lab Development & Maintenance GeHr-se Notebee¼

Announced in advance. Tests may be made up only if an excused absence has been documented, and the grade will be !lQ higher than the lowest passing test grade in the class. Students who take a make-up t e s t will not benefit from a review of the test. Tests may include material presented during videotapes, article abstracts, components, lab activity presentations, as well as material presented in the textbook and course pack. Bring a number two pencil and always be prepared to develop a robotic program based on an operating specification.

2. Homework

Homework will consist of: reading assignments; chapter review questions & answers; presenting article abstracts+-ebtaining and presenting an industrial­a-1:1-tomation component; developffi§-an extremely high quality research paper en an approved au-te-mation topic and present your research to the-class via a ten minute PoWOfPoint presentatieR-.

A-J.1-----of these hemework assignments will be organized into a t-/:1-ree ring notebook.

3. Chapter Assignments

Read the assigned chapter, v1ord process--se-th the q1::1-est-ten and the ans111er fBf-­oach chapter review exercise previ-e-e-a-by--the publisher. All answers must be very precise and complete. These aempleted exercises ar&to be added-te-tJ::l.e---. a

· · tlf--f3+-0fessional notebooks and may-GEH*)Uected on a

random basis.

Note: All course work and course assignments are to be done on a completely individual basis. No working together. A!! work must be word-processed, very

professional, and grammatically correct. Your name and the date completed must be included on all work. Students have failed similar courses that were found to have copied each other's work - both the person who lent the material and the one who copied it! DO NOT program or work on homework during class time.

4. Article Abstracts - none required

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5. Component - none required

6. Research Paper/ Electronic Presentation - none required

7. Additional Information

If you need course adaptations or accommodations because of a disability, please make an appointment with the instructor as soon as possible. At any point in the semester, if you encounter difficulty with the course or feel you could be performing at a higher level, consult the instructor.

Students experience difficulty in courses for a variety of reasons. For problems with writing skills and time management, make an appointment to see a student tutor at the Division of Academic Support, 242 Luther Bonney (780-4470).

Help is also available through the University Health & Counseling Centers (Portland at 130 Sullivan Gym, 780-4211 and Gorham at 110 Upton, 780-5411) and the Office of Academic Support for Students with Disabilities, 237 Luther Bonney (780-4706). If there are any other problems or concerns, please contact the instructor for assistance.

Contacting the instructor: scott.e.burns@maine.edu

8. Lab Activities:

Lab activities are a component of this course and will be required of each participant. A "Lab Report Form", found below, should be word processed and submitted by each participant immediately after each robotic lab.

Laboratory Report Form

Name: Date: Group Members: Description of activity: Outline your procedure: Describe what you learned / discovered: Tips or reminders that you think are valuable: Describe what you enjoy most while completing this lab assignment: Area For Improvement (AFI):

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9. Lab Development and Maintenance

This is considered an integral part of this course. Your contribution is expected. Participation in routine lab maintenance and improvement is required. Lack of participation and/or early departure will affect your course grade. Please check with the .instructor prior to leaving.

10. Final Exam The final exam is comprehensive. No makeup permitted!

11. Lab Safety

Eye Protection is required when hand tools or power equipment are being utilized in the lab.

No horseplay is allowed. Wear appropriate clothing and shoes. Review safety- training rules provided to you in writing. After reviewing and understanding the safety rules, sign the acknowledgment prior to working in the lab. Safety is always the number one priority. Carefully review all of the safety rules prior to working in the lab.

12. Honor Code

Note: All course work and course assignments are to be done on a completely individual basis. No working together. All work should be word­processed! Students have failed this course that were found to have copied each other's work - both the person who lent the material and the one who copied it!

Please carefully review the appropriate university policies relating to academic integrity violations, assignment completion on an individual basis, test taking procedures, and lack of tolerance for cheating.

13. On-line Grade Book

This course utilizes an on-line grade book that is called Blackboard. It is required that everyone in the class access this site frequently throughout the semester.

It is essential that you immediately register with this system and become an active user. Your name will not appear on the instructor's "on-line" role until you do! Please take whatever steps are necessary to become enrolled before the second class of the semester.

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14. Attendance

By enrolling in the course, each student assumes the responsibility for regular class attendance. Class attendance is necessary for successful completion of the course objectives and requirements. Irregular class attendance may jeopardize one's final grade. More than two unexcused absences will result in the

reduction of one letter course grade. Excused absences require written

documentation.

Entering a classroom or lab late is unprofessional and very disruptive. Roll is taken at the exact starting time of class. You are considered "absent" if you are not present for roll. It is the student's responsibility to see the instructor immediately after that same class and notify them of your late arrival. If the student fails to notify the instructor immediately after that same class, they will be formally considered absent. Two "late" arrivals are equivalent to one absence. It is the responsibility of each student to make up any material that may have been missed during absences. Students will not be permitted to

make up quizzes. Students are responsible for obtaining all handouts, assignments, and information presented and assigned during their absence.

Students may be awarded a grade of D or F for failure to complete course requirements regardless of numeric average obtained on those requirements completed.

The University provides a specific date each semester for students wishing to withdraw from a course. Check the dates in the instruction section of the current course listing for the last day to receive a refund and the last day to receive an automatic "W". Students withdrawing after the specified date normally receive a grade of "F". Students that cease attending class but do not formally withdraw receive either an "L" or "F" grade for the course.

15. Computer Storage Device - Some form of computerstorage device(s) is required. Computer disks, CD, and"flash memory" are all acceptable.

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16. Grading System:

Failure to complete .il!I course requirements by due dates will result in a grade lower than the final numerical average. To obtain the highest grade, the work must exceed the minimum requirements. Any work submitted late will be lowered one letter grade per day late. The absolute last day any work will be accepted (including the work cell presentations and documentation) is the official "last class" for the course, not the Final Exam.

Tests

Laboratory Performance

Homework (notebook contents)

Class Participation

Final Exam

Numerical Scale Letter Grade

>93 A

85-92.99 B

77-84.99 C

69 - 76.99 D

<68.99 F

Description

20%

30%

15%

15%

0%

High Honors. All requirements completed at extremely high levels of quality and �rofessionalism. Significant inaividual initiativeas been demonstrated.

Honors. All requirements completed on time to a very high level of professionalism and quality.

Satisfactory. Successful and respectable competition of requirements by due dates.

Low level, below avera9e, however allassignments complete by due dates.

Failure to meet course requirements or objectives.

Poor performance on evaluations or failure to submit completed, quality assignments by due dates.

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Tentative Schedule

Date Action Comments

Sep 05 Discussion on hydraulics/ pneumatics, handouts

(week 2) laws, relationships

Sep 12 Hydraulic/ pneumatic symbols

Sep 19 Lab

Sep 26 Exam 1

Oct 3 Relay/ Ladder Logic diagrams

Oct 10 PLC's & 1/0 devices

Oct 17 PLC Basic instructions

Oct 24 PLC basic instructions

Oct 31 No Class

Nov 7 Exam 2 & Lab

Nov 14 Lab

Nov 21 No Class - Thanksgiving

Nov 28 Lab

Dec OS Lab

Dec 12 Final Exam

Note: All review questions and answers are due at the beginning of class. In the event of school closing, homework is due on the next scheduled meeting.

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