Program Overview
ROBOTICS & AUTOMATION is a two-year STEM program in which students receive a strong background in mobile and industrial robotics and automation, Programmable Logic Controllers ( PLC's ), electrical and electronic engineering, computer systems, and basic networking. Students will study FANUC and Universal Robots using the teach pendant as the main interface point. They will learn the basic tasks/procedures to set-up, teach, test and modify iRVision applications on FANUC robots. The program covers the repair and maintenance of computers and other electronic/electrical systems, the study of PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), industrial automation controls and sensors , pneumatic systems and students will also learn to program microcontrollers such as Arduinos. Seniors will have the opportunity to build a computer, install operating systems, and configure networks.
This program prepares students to enter a two or four-year postsecondary education program or go directly into the job market.
Areas of study include:
• Industrial automation controls, sensors, and pneumatic systems
• Programming microcontrollers such as Arduinos.
• Basic industrial controls and programming PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers)
• Hands-on design and additive manufacturing and 3D printing of components and assemblies to facilitate the mounting and integration of robotic and automation devices
• Electronic terminology, components, symbols, and lab safety
• The use of electronic trainers to wire and demonstrate direct current (DC) and alternating current (AC) circuits
• Using actual circuits to verify, solve, and demonstrate an understanding of Ohm's Law and network theorems
• Hands-on experience wiring industrial controls such as PLC’s, HMI’s, Safety Circuits, Pneumatic controls, Motor speed controllers and sensors, and actuators.
• Wiring and demonstrating the operation of digital electronic circuits with the use of transistors and integrated circuits
• Constructing and soldering functional electronic projects
• The repair and maintenance of computers and other electronic/electrical systems
Qualifying seniors may participate in early placement.
Students will demonstrate knowledge of and proper use of the following equipment and trainers:
• Basic hand tools
• Digital, PLC, HMI, VFD and Pneumatic trainers
• Oscilloscopes
• Function generators and frequency counters
* Soldering and desoldering equipment
* Digital calipers and measuring devices
• Digital and analog volt-ohm meters
• AC and DC trainer
INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS/CREDENTIALS - Students will have to opportunity to earn:
- ISCET certification in AC/DC, Semiconductors, and Digital & Computer Technology (12pts)
- FANUC industrial robotics, Material Handling Certification (6 pts.)
- FANUC industrial robotics, IRvision (4 pts.)
- FESTO Introduction to Mechatronics (3 pts)
- Studio 5000 Logix Designer Level 1 & 2 (6 pts)
TO PREPARE FOR THIS CLASS: Take Algebra I, a computer applications course, and an industrial technology course that includes basic drawing or a CAD course
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