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Automation Research and Training Center


The University has gained a reputation as a top-notch training facility in industrial automation. The faculty of the College of Engineering now train technicians and engineers sent by local industries as well as visiting faculty and senior students from universities in the various regions of the country. Boasting state-of-the-art, industrial-type equipment and overseas-trained instructors, the University offers short-term training courses in basic and advanced pneumatics, industrial automation, mechatronics, electro-pneumatics and programmable logic control.

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Engr. Romano A. Gabrillo
Chairman
MEE-ART Center
2-3/F Natividad Hall
Bulacan State University
Guinhawa, City of Malolos
Telefax: (044) 791-3948


   


Mechatronics System and Controls

Course Contents:
Basic structure of mechatronic systems
Basics of electrical engineering
Function of actuators and sensors in electrical engineering,      
     hydraulics and pneumatics components of
     electro-pneumatic, electro-hydraulic and
     electrical drives
Basics of control technology
Components of pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical actuators and
     control systems
Practical exercises on electrical engineering,
     electro-pneumatic, electro-hydraulics
Overview and comparison of components of
     mechatronics systems
Signal processing and sensor technology
Controlling electrical drives through programmable logic      
      controllers and numerical controls
Programming exercises for mechatronic functions
Practical exercises in the Automation Studio and in
     electro-pneumatics
Practical exercises on commissioning and troubleshooting
Practical exercises on the MSS system


Pneumatic Controls and Design

Course Contents:
Fundamentals of Air
Compressed air production, preparation and distribution
Principles of pneumatics
Function, design, and used of various pneumatic components
Recognizing and drawing of symbols
Circuit reading and development of control diagrams
Pneumatic system operation and sequences
Controls of pneumatic components in different application
Construction of various pneumatic controls
Systematic circuitry construction and design
Pneumatic components logical functions
Combinational pneumatic components functions and operation
Applied practical exercises
System maintenance and safety regulations


Electro - Pneumatics System and Controls

Course Content:
Fundamentals of pneumatics and electrical system
Electro - pneumatic components function and operation
Recognizing and drawing of electrical symbols pre - requisite to
     electro - pneumatic controls
Function, design, and used of various electro - pneumatic
     components
Electro - pneumatic operation and sequences
Layout of controls of pneumatic and electrical diagrams
Construction of various electro - pneumatic controls
Electro-pneumatic circuit design / sequential circuit application
Logical circuit functions of switch-on signals
Pressure dependent controls using PE converters
Applied practical exercises
Trouble-shooting of simple electro-pneumatic circuit


Basic Programmable Logic Control [ PLC I ]

Course Contents:
PLC, an overview
Comparison of electrical, electro-pneumatic
     and electro-hydraulic controls
Sequence and logic control system development and design
Function and operation of the system of a PLC
Circuit diagram development and design
Basic commands on PLC system using programmer
PLC Programming
Practical application using PLC
Program modification of PLC environment
Controls and programming using PLC timers and counters
Applied practical exercises
Troubleshooting and servicing of a PLC
Documentation of PLC projects


Advanced Programmable Logic Control [ PLC II ]

Course Contents:
Distinction between open - loop and closed loop control
Control system and logic functions
Input & output Forcing
Programming of Timer Functions
Programming of Counter Functions
Programming a robot manipulator
Data manipulation
Data comparison
Function Block Diagram Programming
Sequential Function Chart Programming
Analog I/O Module Function and Programming
Retrofitting a conventional control system into a PLC-BASED
     (WINDOWS BASED)
Troubleshooting & Service
Program Documentation
Applied PLC programming exercises
Workshop review and Questions


Electro - Hydraulics Proportional Systems and Controls

Course Contents:
Electro-hydraulic Systems
Fundamentals of hydraulic and electrical system
Recognizing and drawing of electrical symbols pre - requisite to
     electro - hydraulic controls
Function, design, and used of various electro - pneumatic components
Electro - hydraulic operation and sequences
PLC with Electro hydraulic applications
Closed-Loop Proportional—valve techniques


Man - Machine Interface

Course Contents:
Operating terminals
Project Management Files, Projects;
Languages, Language Parameters;
Controllers, System Parameters;
Image Lists, Images;
Masks, Submasks and Help Masks;
Recipes, ;
Messages, System Messages;
Global Keys;
Text Lists, Variable List,Fonts;
Communication Parameters;
Static Text, Variables, Background Images;
Table, Recipe and Message Field


Industrial Motor Controls

Course Contents:
Frequency Converter with AC Drives
Understanding the construction and function of the
Frequency converter
Operations and handling
Programming of machine data and operation
      parameters


Precision Motion Control Technology

Course Contents:
Awareness of standards and safety regulations
Understanding of construction and function of stepper
Motor system
Knowledge of Positioning Control
Operation and handling of industrial stepper motor
system Programming and optimization
Applied practical exercises (Programming of motion
     controller)
Troubleshooting, Service and repair


Hydraulics Systems and Control

Course Contents:
Introduction to Principles of Fluid Mechanics
Hydraulic Parameters, Units and Measurement
Formula and Calculation for the planning of Hydraulic Systems for
     Practical Application
Principle of Operation of Hydraulic Components and Circuit Diagrams
Hydraulic Components for sequential Circuits
Hydraulic Circuits and Application
Switching and Control Relay Technology
Fundamentals of logic controls
Control circuits and its application
Safety Precautions and Regulation
Applied Practical Exercises
Troubleshooting, Service and Repair

 
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