Course

Introduction to Industrial automation and its industrial application: Basics of actuation (Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Vacuum, motor), Feedback system (Sensor), Control (PLC, VFD, Servo/Stepper Drives), Supervisory (SCADA, DCS), Planning (ERP, MES), ISO Symbols, Selection of components and System design.Introduction to PLC based controls: Architecture of PLC, PLC networking, programming ? Designing a HMI screen, SCADA design for PLC.Overview on Mechatronics: Need for modular manufacturing system and Modules of MMS ? Step displacement diagram – sequential function chart – I/O module connection. ? Integration of different technologies, Simulations of Factory Automation.Introduction to IoT and Industry4.0: Overview of IoT, Building Blocks of Industry 4.0 – Introduction and need of IIOT ? Data mapping between physical system and cyber world ? Gateway communication ? Working with a IOT App and Data Monitoring – Introduction to AR and VR – Digital Twin concepts.Suggested Lab Sessions:? Hands-on Circuiting on Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Vacuum, Motors, Sensors, etc.? Simulation of industrial systems using Automation Studio/Equivalent.? PLC Programming – Assemble and test basic Mechatronics circuits (pneumatic, electrical, and software).? IOT based applications in robotics systems.

Course Outcomes:CO1: Understand various components of Industrial automation.CO2: Understand PLC architecture and its programming in automation.CO3: Analyze pneumatic and hydraulic circuits.CO4: Design interconnected mechatronics systems using IOT.CO5: Perform factory automation simulations in Automation Studio / Equivalent

Textbooks / References:1. Anthony Esposito, “Fluid Power with Applications”, 7th ed., Pearson Publishers.2. Kothari, Dwarkadas Pralhaddas, and I. J. Nagrath, ?Electric machines?, Tata McGraw-Hill Education, 2004.3. Frank D. Petruzella, “Programming Logic Controllers”, McGraw Hill Book Company4. Vedam Subrahmaniam, ?Electric Drives (Concepts and Applications)?, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2001.5. Pillai S.K. ?A First Course on Electric Drives?, Wiley Eastern Limited, 1998.6. Ries and Ries, “Programming Logic Controllers”, PHI.