Mechatronics Lab.
| Materials of study | Stage | Branch |
|---|---|---|
| Automation and Robotics PLC 1 PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS | Third Fourth | Control Engineering Mechatronics Engineering |
About the Laboratory:
This laboratory is used by the students of the Third Stage of the Control and Mechatronics branches to train them on the basics of controlling the pneumatic control systems through experiments prepared for the purpose of training using the computer to verify the design and operation of pneumatic system circuits using the program (Automation Studio). This laboratory is also used to train students of the Fourth Stage of the Control and Mechatronics branches on the automation of the operations of pneumatic control systems in practice and theoretically, as well as the material (Robotics) given within engineering design classes. The training devices that make up the mechatronics laboratory is equipped with components available in the market and used in machinery and equipment in working life, allowing the trainee student smooth transition from practical training to practical applications. The design of pneumatic circuits on these simulators is similar to the design of circuits used in practical applications. These devices can simulate and illustrate all the basic applications used for these pneumatic systems, where the experiments prepared in this laboratory cover all aspects of pneumatic control of open systems from pressure generating units to pressure and flow control valves, steering valves, and even motors and cylinders. Classes are given in the laboratory for a total of 11 hours per week, with an average of 15 students per class |
The Vision and the Objectives of the laboratory
The mechatronics laboratory should be one of the leading labs in various electronic systems. Preparing engineering cadres capable of facing various problems and obstacles in the field of work and in the field of mechatronics. The lab aims to: Training students on the basics of the control of pneumatic systems through experiments prepared for the purpose of training using the computer to verify the design and operation of pneumatic system circuits using the program (AUTOMATIONSTUDIO), then implementing these experiments in practice using (ELECTROPNEUMATIC CONTROL) and (PLC). It also aims to train students to automate the processes of control systems practically and theoretically using (MATLAB SIMULINK).
Laboratory Information:
| Subject Name | Automation and Robotics |
|---|---|
| Stage | Fourth |
| Branch | Mechatronics Engineering |
| Lab Grades | The Laboratory grade is 100% of the Laboratory subject |
| Grade Calculation | First term examination: 20% Second term examination: 20% Daily effort: 25% Reports: 25% Typical report: 10% |
| Subject Name | PLC 1 |
|---|---|
| Stage | Fourth |
| Branch | Control Engineering |
| Lab Grades | The Laboratory grade is 100% of the Laboratory subject |
| Grade Calculation | First term examination: 20% Second term examination: 20% Daily effort: 25% Reports: 25% Typical report: 10% |
| Subject Name | PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS |
|---|---|
| Stage | Third |
| Branch | Mechatronics Engineering |
| Lab Grades | The Laboratory grade is 100% of the Laboratory subject |
| Grade Calculation | First term examination: 20% Second term examination: 20% Daily effort: 25% Reports: 25% Typical report: 10% |
Automation and Robotics Experiments:
First Experiment: Forward Kinematics of Two-link Robotic Arm | |
Objectives | To become familiar with potentiometer characteristic and use it as an angular position transducer. The aim of this experiment is to find the position of the end-effector for two-link robotic arm from specified values for the joint parameters. |
Practical of Experiment | using MATLAB Simulink |
Second Experiment: Inverse Kinematics of Two-link Robotic Arm | |
Objectives | The aim of this experiment is to find the joint angles for two-link robotic arm from specified values for position of the end-effector. |
Practical of Experiment | using MATLAB Simulink |
Third Experiment: Trajectory Planning of Two-link Robotic Arm(LVDT) | |
Objectives | The aim of this experiment is to implement the trajectory planning using MATLAB program in order to find the four coefficients of the third-order polynomial and evaluate the position, velocity and acceleration for two-link robotic arm. |
Practical of Experiment | using MATLAB Simulink |
PLC 1 Experiments:
First Experiment: Using the PLC in Logic Control Instead of Hardwired Relay Logic Circuits | |
Objectives | Converting the electro-pneumatic system controlled by hardwired relay logic circuits into a PLC based electro-pneumatic control system |
Practical of Experiment | The PLC lab contains workstations, each consisting of a personal computer running GMWIN 4 Programming Software which is used to develop the ladder programs “off-line”. The serial output port (COM1) of the computer is connected to the PLC, enables the programming software to download programs to the PLC, upload programs from the PLC, and monitor, “on-line”, the current program running on the PLC. |
Second Experiment: Time and Frequency Response Implementing the Boolean Expressions into a PLC Based Ladder Logic Program | |
Objectives | Learning how to translate the Boolean expressions into a PLC based Ladder Logic Program |
Practical of Experiment | The PLC lab contains workstations, each consisting of a personal computer running GMWIN 4 Programming Software which is used to develop the ladder programs “off-line”. The serial output port (COM1) of the computer is connected to the PLC, enables the programming software to download programs to the PLC, upload programs from the PLC, and monitor, “on-line”, the current program running on the PLC. |
Third Experiment: Using Timers and Counters in PLC-Based Control Systems | |
Objectives | Using Timers and Counters in Electro-Pneumatic Systems.
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Practical of Experiment | The PLC lab contains workstations, each consisting of a personal computer running GMWIN 4 Programming Software which is used to develop the ladder programs “off-line”. The serial output port (COM1) of the computer is connected to the PLC, enables the programming software to download programs to the PLC, upload programs from the PLC, and monitor, “on-line”, the current program running on the PLC. |
Fourth Experiment: Designing and Implementing a PLC Based Processes Sequence Using States Method | |
Objectives | Using states diagram method in analyzing the processes sequence and devising the PLC program depending on this analyzation |
Practical of Experiment | The PLC lab contains workstations, each consisting of a personal computer running GMWIN 4 Programming Software which is used to develop the ladder programs “off-line”. The serial output port (COM1) of the computer is connected to the PLC, enables the programming software to download programs to the PLC, upload programs from the PLC, and monitor, “on-line”, the current program running on the PLC. |
PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS Experiments:
First Experiment: MANUAL & AUTO CONTROL OF PNEUMATIC CYLINDER RECIPROCATING | |
Objectives | •To get familiar with connecting and operating different pneumatic components. •To learn using the electrical holding and interlock circuit in electro-pneumatic systems. |
Practical of Experiment | – Manual control of a single acting cylinder using 3/2 way, push button ,NC, spring return directional control valve – Manual control of a single acting cylinder reciprocating electric holding circuit |
Second Experiment: Converting Wiring Diagrams of Certain Controllers into Ladder Diagrams | |
Objectives | •To introduce the concept of pilot control signal and controlling the piston movement speed using throttle valve. |
Practical of Experiment | – Indirect control rod speed of a single – acting cylinder (SAO). – Indirect control rod speed of a double – acting cylinder |
Third Experiment: MANUAL AND AUTO CONTROL OF PNEUMATIC SYSTEM USING LOGIC GATES CONTROL VALVES | |
Objectives | •To introduce the concept of pilot control signal and controlling the piston movement speed using throttle valve.
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Practical of Experiment | – Indirect control rod speed of a single – acting cylinder (SAO). – Indirect control rod speed of a double – acting cylinder |
Fourth Experiment: ANUAL AND AUTO CONTROL OF PNEUMATIC SYSTEM USING LOGIC GATES CONTROL VALVES | |
Objectives | •To get familiar with the function of different logic gate control valves. |
Practical of Experiment | A double – acting cylinder operating a shear must extend only a guard is in place , and a push button is activated . |
Fifth Experiment: USING TIMERS IN PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS. | |
Objectives | |
•To understand the principles of using the timers in pneumatic systems and to be familiar with the configuration of time delay circuits. | |
Practical of Experiment | – On delay timer using pure pneumatic circuit – On – Off delay timer using Electro- Pneumatic circuit |