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MEASUREMENT AND MECHATRONICS LAB

CODE 84102
ACADEMIC YEAR 2022/2023
CREDITS
  • 6 cfu during the 3nd year of 8784 INGEGNERIA MECCANICA (L-9) - LA SPEZIA
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    SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR ING-IND/12
    TEACHING LOCATION
  • LA SPEZIA
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    SEMESTER 2° Semester
    TEACHING MATERIALS AULAWEB

    OVERVIEW

    The course proposes an practical application of typical automation concepts and components. A test setup is the base for and experimentation based on a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC),sensors and an industrial communication BUS.

    AIMS AND CONTENT

    LEARNING OUTCOMES

    Ability to integrate measurements and sensors in an automation system, based on a a programmable logic controller.

    AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

    Ability to identify problems in practical sensors applications, and their calibration. Comprehension of main PLC characteristics and ability to select a device given a specific application.

    Basic PLC programming capacity using Ladder and Structured text languages, including routines for BUS communication.

    PREREQUISITES

    Elements of measurements and informatics will be useful for this course.

    TEACHING METHODS

    Lectures regarding basic theory of operation of automation devices, sensors, communication systems and other devices included in the experimental setup.

    Laboratory activity with guided development of simple applications. Final project development in small groups of students.

    SYLLABUS/CONTENT

    Historical PLC introduction; PLC working cycle; PLC interface with sensors and actuators; IEC 61131 programming languages and structure.

    Ladder and structured text programming, State machine architecture

    Measurement chains for position and force measurements in automation. Sensors calibration.

    ISO-OSI BUS structure; BUS communication with  an actuator.

    Application to an automation project on a laboratory test setup with PLC sensors, and linear positioner.

    RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

    Instructor will provide students with proper study material, including lectures presentations and technical material such as data sheets and manuals.

    TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

    Exam Board

    FRANCESCO CRENNA (President)

    MARTA BERARDENGO

    MARGHERITA MONTI

    GIOVANNI BATTISTA ROSSI

    VITTORIO BELOTTI (President Substitute)

    LESSONS

    LESSONS START

    https://corsi.unige.it/8784/p/studenti-orario

    Class schedule

    All class schedules are posted on the EasyAcademy portal.

    EXAMS

    EXAM DESCRIPTION

    The exam consist in two parts:

                    Realization of an automation project to be developed in small students groups, with a project report to be delivered before the oral part

                    An oral discussion based on the project report and an open discussion on a course topic.

    ASSESSMENT METHODS

    The evaluation considers the capacity to implement concepts in a practical application. The ability to write a synthetic but comprehensive and clear report. The comprehension of main automation concepts given in the course.

    Exam schedule

    Date Time Location Type Notes
    13/01/2023 09:00 LA SPEZIA Orale
    27/01/2023 09:00 LA SPEZIA Orale
    10/02/2023 09:00 LA SPEZIA Orale
    15/06/2023 09:00 LA SPEZIA Orale
    28/06/2023 09:00 LA SPEZIA Orale
    17/07/2023 09:00 LA SPEZIA Orale
    11/09/2023 09:00 LA SPEZIA Orale

    FURTHER INFORMATION