2850-90-333 Computer automated and robotic systems principles and control(Assignment)

CITY & GUILDS - LEVEL 3 - DIPLOMA IN ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING (2850-90)


  • Explain the architecture of computor based automation systems.
  • Explain variable names used in computor automation systems.
  • Explain the significance and use of mathematical modelling of system components and the concept of transfer functions.
  • Explain the basic physical construction of a robatic system.
  • Explain movements and joints in robatic systems.
  • Classify robotic arms.
  • Explain wrist design feactures.
  • Explain the factors which determine the choice of end dffectors.
  • Classify types of robot for different applications.
  • Obtain characteristic responses for simple control and robotic systems.
  • Describe the benefits and possible implications of using an automated control system.
  • Explain the design considerations in relation to implementation of a robotic system.
  • Explain the physical layouts for robotic systems.
  • Explain robot/ automation safety aspects relating to both machines and personnel.
  • Describe the difference between control system types.
  • Explain classifications of control systems.
  • Explain the operation of digital and analogue motion control systems.
  • Evaluate the relationship between functions in a motion control system.
  • Explain the requirements and true value inputs of a measurement system.
  • Classify signal conditioning in meaurement systems.
  • Explain input transucer circuit arrangements and operations.
  • Explain the principles of damping in open and closed loop systems.
  • Explain the actions and meaning of terms and expressions of open and closed loop systems.
  • Apply formulae to clerie controller output.
  • Describe the difference between intergral and derivative control.
  • Explain the basic principles of output analsis.
  • Build and analyse circuits an open and closed loop control systems.
  • Esplain typical applications for sesors employed in control and robotics systems.
  • Interupt and use technical information contained in manufactures data sheets relating to thermocouples ,pt 100 devices , proximity sensors , tacho generators and differential pressure devices.
  • Classify digital , analogue , safety and internal and external sensors.
  • Explain actions and calibration of acuators.
  • Explain common connection types used with transducers.
  • Explain the connection of proximity switches in parallel and services to achieve Boolean Logic external to a controller.
  • Explain technologies required for circuits that operate in areas of high raditor frequency interference and electromagnetic interference (RFI / EMI).
  • Explain the connection of devices to proximity sensors.
  • Explain sensor power supply considerations.
  • Set up sensors.
  • Set up actuators .
  • Select an appropriate sensor for a given application.
  • Wire a selection of transducers with different connection types into a control system.
  • Wire proxmity switches to obtain AND and OR functions.
  • Wire proximty switches in sink and sources mode.
  • Explain common methods used to power robotic systems.
  • Explain the configuration and operation of typical robotics control and drive systems.
  • Explain the operation of and give applications for, transmission systems.
  • Use suitable actuators in a robotic control system.
  • Explain component design considerations with regard to component automations.
  • Explain the application, operation and imitaions of end effectors.
  • Apply suitable end effectors.
  • Use programming tools employed in robotic systems.
  • Explain online and offline programming considerations.
  • Produce robot program designs utilising flow charts and block diagrams.
  • Explain the use of icenematic and isomatic diagrams to relay information relation to a robot system.
  • Explain the relationship and interaction between control system.
  • Explain performance specifications for robots.
  • Explain safety implications of combined discipline systems.
  • Explain the function of the component parts of PLC architecture.
  • Explain programming language used to program PLCS.
  • Explain programming device communications configuoration methods.
  • Explain the characteristics and methods of configuring different types of interface module.
  • Perform simple operations on a PLC controlled system.
  • Describe methods used to describe sequential processes.
  • Explain the principles of control models used in automation systems.
  • Explain the charaoteristies of automation systems employing combinations of control modes.
  • Explain methods used to optimise/ tune the response of a control system for various types of control mode.
  • Explain methods used to analyse the response of a control system to determine the levels of stability in a system.
  • Carry out simple analysis operations on a PLC controlled system.
  • Explain the main elements , features and functions of PC based (SCADA) systems.
  • Explain Software data linking standards used to exchange data between software applications.
  • Explain methods used to link real I/O to pc based applications via database objects.
  • Explain the use of function and features available with HMI systems.
  • Explain the main features and functions of system interfaces.
  • Configure control interfaces on PLC based control systems.
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