I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Transducers
2. Course Prefix & Number:
RAST 2105
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 2
4. Course Description:
This course covers basic sensing terminology, both contact and non-contact sensing devices will be covered in both lecture and lab activities. These include inductive, photo, capacitive, analog, and machine vision. Students will during the lab portion of the class wire and measure sensor parameters using manufacturers data sheets, and sensor software. Included in the labs students will integrate the sensors as they would be used in common automated manufacturing systems. This includes integrating the devices into robot and plc I/O, programming plc, sensors and robots that give learners a practical understanding of how different sensors are used in the automated manufacturing environment.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
RAST 2105 - Transducers
All Credit(s) from the following...
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| RAST 1101 | Industrial Electronics I | 3 cr. |
| RAST 1104 | Introduction to Robotics | 2 cr. |
| RAST 1111 | Industrial Electronics Lab I | 2 cr. |
8. Prerequisite (Entry) Skills:
Programming and wiring of PLC, interpret wiring diagrams, understand ladder logic, knowledge of robot programming, digital devices, symbols, truth tables and digital circuits
9. Co-requisite Courses:
RAST 2105 - Transducers
There are no corequisites for this course.
III. Course Purpose
Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):
|
Name of Program(s)
|
Program Type
|
|
Robotics Automated Systems
|
AAS Diploma
|
|
Applied Engineering Technology
|
AAS
|
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Demonstrate written communication skills |
Develop sensor wiring diagrams using CAD |
| Analyze and follow a sequence of operations |
Use manufacturers data sheets to correctly set up / program sensors for correct operation detection |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
|
Expected Outcome
|
MnTC
Goal Area
|
|
Define a sensors field of view
|
|
|
Determine sensor types by application
|
|
|
Wire sensors for single and dual outputs
|
|
|
Define sensors operating parameters
|
|
|
Integrate sensors to plc hardware
|
|
|
Select correct sensor for a given application
|
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
|
Describe sensor family types
|
|
Types of inductive sensors
|
|
Types of photo electric sensors
|
|
Correct loading of sensors outputs
|
|
Types of sensors that can be used as E-Stops
|
|
Types of current output sensors
|
|
Types of machine vision cameras
|
|
Correct selection of sensor based on application
|
|
Rgb sensors
|
|
Programmable sensors
Software settings
Software features
|
|
Analog sensors
|
|
Tachometers
|
|
Encoder types
|
|
Resolvers
|
|
Servo feedback sensors
|
|
Current controlled outputs
|
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
|
Wire sensor output to control robot programs
|
|
Wiring of sensors to plc modules
|
|
Wiring of sensors to e-stop circuit
|
|
Create Wiring diagrams
|
|
Set up vision camera calibration
|
|
Set up vision software for part location
|
|
Set up Vision for dimensional checking
|
|
Set up vision camera for error detection
|
|
Measure analog output parameters
|
|
Measure opposed mode photo sensor range
|
|
Measure proximity photo sensor range
|
|
Measure distance sensor range
|
|
Program convergent beam sensors
|
|
Measure encoder output parameters
|
I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Transducers
2. Course Prefix & Number:
RAST 2105
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 2
4. Course Description:
This course covers basic sensing terminology, both contact and non-contact sensing devices will be covered in both lecture and lab activities. These include inductive, photo, capacitive, analog, and machine vision. Students will during the lab portion of the class wire and measure sensor parameters using manufacturers data sheets, and sensor software. Included in the labs students will integrate the sensors as they would be used in common automated manufacturing systems. This includes integrating the devices into robot and plc I/O, programming plc, sensors and robots that give learners a practical understanding of how different sensors are used in the automated manufacturing environment.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
RAST 2105 - Transducers
All Credit(s) from the following...
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| RAST 1101 | Industrial Electronics I | 3 cr. |
| RAST 1104 | Introduction to Robotics | 2 cr. |
| RAST 1111 | Industrial Electronics Lab I | 2 cr. |
8. Prerequisite (Entry) Skills:
Programming and wiring of PLC, interpret wiring diagrams, understand ladder logic, knowledge of robot programming, digital devices, symbols, truth tables and digital circuits
9. Co-requisite Courses:
RAST 2105 - Transducers
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
III. Course Purpose
1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):
|
Name of Program(s)
|
Program Type
|
|
Robotics Automated Systems
|
AAS Diploma
|
|
Applied Engineering Technology
|
AAS
|
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
| Demonstrate written communication skills |
Develop sensor wiring diagrams using CAD |
| Analyze and follow a sequence of operations |
Use manufacturers data sheets to correctly set up / program sensors for correct operation detection |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
|
Expected Outcome
|
MnTC
Goal Area
|
|
Define a sensors field of view
|
|
|
Determine sensor types by application
|
|
|
Wire sensors for single and dual outputs
|
|
|
Define sensors operating parameters
|
|
|
Integrate sensors to plc hardware
|
|
|
Select correct sensor for a given application
|
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
|
Describe sensor family types
|
|
Types of inductive sensors
|
|
Types of photo electric sensors
|
|
Correct loading of sensors outputs
|
|
Types of sensors that can be used as E-Stops
|
|
Types of current output sensors
|
|
Types of machine vision cameras
|
|
Correct selection of sensor based on application
|
|
Rgb sensors
|
|
Programmable sensors
Software settings
Software features
|
|
Analog sensors
|
|
Tachometers
|
|
Encoder types
|
|
Resolvers
|
|
Servo feedback sensors
|
|
Current controlled outputs
|
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
|
Wire sensor output to control robot programs
|
|
Wiring of sensors to plc modules
|
|
Wiring of sensors to e-stop circuit
|
|
Create Wiring diagrams
|
|
Set up vision camera calibration
|
|
Set up vision software for part location
|
|
Set up Vision for dimensional checking
|
|
Set up vision camera for error detection
|
|
Measure analog output parameters
|
|
Measure opposed mode photo sensor range
|
|
Measure proximity photo sensor range
|
|
Measure distance sensor range
|
|
Program convergent beam sensors
|
|
Measure encoder output parameters
|