Teacher(s)
Language
English
> French-friendly
> French-friendly
Prerequisites
Students are expected to master the following skills: basic knowledge in description and analysis of mechanisms, and linear control, as they are covered within the courses LMECA1210 and LINMA1510
Main themes
- Introduction to industrial sensors : physical principles and practical development
- Pneumatic and electropneumatic systems : technology and sequential logic
- Industrial Robotics : kinematic structures and models, manipulators, trajectory planning and control.
- Programmable Logic Controllers : technology, principes and programming
- GRAFCET : functional programming and implementation
Learning outcomes
At the end of this learning unit, the student is able to : | |
| 1 | In consideration of the reference table AA of the program "Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering", this course contributes to the development, to the acquisition and to the evaluation of the following experiences of learning:
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Content
The course covers the various topics listed in the "Main themes" section. It is an introductive course in the field of industrial automation, where both sensors and actuators are covered (mainly pneumatic and electropneumatic actuators, such as industrial robots), and where the coordinating "system" is overviewed. This "system" is restricted to a sequential approach: hard-wired and programmable logics are covered and practiced in practical laboratories. Students will perform these labs by groups of 2 people, on didactic benches for pneumatic and electropneumatic systems, and on an industrial conveyor. They will further manipulate an industrial robot.
Teaching methods
Courses (13 lectures)
Laboratories: 4 (electro)pneumatics, 1 in robotics and 2 on a Programmable Logic Controller
Homework on the selection and implementation of an industrial sensor
Optional group assignment on an issue related to the challenges of transition and sustainable development in the context of industrial automation
Laboratories: 4 (electro)pneumatics, 1 in robotics and 2 on a Programmable Logic Controller
Homework on the selection and implementation of an industrial sensor
Optional group assignment on an issue related to the challenges of transition and sustainable development in the context of industrial automation
Evaluation methods
Course assessment language: English or French.
Written exam covering the material covered in lectures, as well as in labs and assignments.
Completion of the pneumatics, electropneumatics, and PLC labs is mandatory. The teaching staff reserves the right to impose a penalty of 1 point out of 20 for the Pneumatics and related topics section (P. Fisette) if they determine that a group has not completed all of the labs.
In addition, students will be invited to complete a short, optional group project on an issue related to the challenges of transition and sustainable development in the context of industrial automation. If completed correctly, this project will earn a bonus of one point out of 20 toward the overall course grade.
Written exam covering the material covered in lectures, as well as in labs and assignments.
Completion of the pneumatics, electropneumatics, and PLC labs is mandatory. The teaching staff reserves the right to impose a penalty of 1 point out of 20 for the Pneumatics and related topics section (P. Fisette) if they determine that a group has not completed all of the labs.
In addition, students will be invited to complete a short, optional group project on an issue related to the challenges of transition and sustainable development in the context of industrial automation. If completed correctly, this project will earn a bonus of one point out of 20 toward the overall course grade.
Other information
One or several industrial seminar(s) is/are organized
Online resources
Bibliography
Slides, Syllabus et notices de laboratoires sur Moodle
Pour la partie "robotique" du cours, les deux références principales sont les livres:
Pour la partie "robotique" du cours, les deux références principales sont les livres:
- Robot Modeling and Control (https://www.wiley.com/en-us/Robot+Modeling+and+Control%2C+2nd+Edition-p-9781119524045) de Mark W. Spong et al. Des exemplaires de ce livre sont disponibles à la bibliothèque (BST).
- Robotics (http://www.springer.com/us/book/9789048137756) de T. Bajd, M. Mihelj, J. Lenarčič, A. Stanovnik, et M. Munih. Ce livre est disponible en ligne (depuis le réseau de l'UCLouvain).
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