BEST PRACTICES | Industrial Automation Lab
The objectives of an industrial automation lab typically revolve around providing hands-on experience and training to students or professionals in the field of industrial automation. These labs are designed to simulate real-world industrial scenarios and help participants develop practical skills and knowledge related to automation technologies. Here are some common objectives and outcomes of an industrial automation lab:
Objectives:
- Understanding Automation Concepts: Introduce participants to the fundamental concepts of automation, including sensors, actuators, control systems, and industrial communication protocols.
- Hands-on Experience: Provide practical, hands-on experience with industrial automation equipment and tools, such as PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), HMI (Human-Machine Interface) devices, sensors, and actuators.
- Programming Skills: Teach participants how to program PLCs and other automation devices using programming languages like ladder logic, function block diagrams, or structured text.
- System Integration: Familiarize participants with the process of integrating different automation components and devices to create a functional automated system.
- Troubleshooting Skills: Develop problem-solving skills by exposing participants to various automation system issues and guiding them in diagnosing and resolving problems.
- Safety Awareness: Emphasize the importance of safety protocols and practices in industrial automation, including risk assessment, emergency stop procedures, and safety interlock systems.
- Network Communication: Introduce concepts of industrial communication protocols such as Modbus, Profibus, and Ethernet/IP, and demonstrate how these protocols are used for data exchange between automation devices.
- Data Acquisition and Analysis: Teach participants how to collect data from sensors and other devices, and analyze this data to make informed decisions for process improvement and optimization.
- Real-time Control: Provide exposure to real-time control systems and how automation technologies are used to control manufacturing processes efficiently.
Outcomes:
- Practical Skills: Participants should be able to apply the knowledge gained in the lab to design, program, and troubleshoot basic industrial automation systems.
- Problem-Solving Abilities: Develop the ability to identify and resolve issues in automation systems, enhancing troubleshooting and critical thinking skills.
- Safety Consciousness: Instill a strong awareness of safety protocols and practices specific to industrial automation environments.
- Teamwork and Collaboration: Encourage teamwork by involving participants in group projects or tasks that require collaboration in designing and implementing automation solutions.
- Documentation and Reporting: Teach participants how to document their automation projects effectively, including system designs, programs, and troubleshooting procedures.
- Adaptability: Enable participants to adapt to various automation platforms and technologies, preparing them for a wide range of industrial automation applications.
- Communication Skills: Enhance communication skills by encouraging participants to explain their automation solutions and present their findings to peers and instructors.
- Industry Readiness: Prepare participants for careers in industries that utilize automation technologies by providing them with practical skills and knowledge that are directly applicable to real-world scenarios.
- By achieving these objectives and outcomes, participants in an industrial automation lab can gain valuable skills and knowledge that are highly relevant in today’s industrial automation landscape.
BEST PRACTICES | Ideas Club
To nurture the technical skill, soft skills, leadership skills, the department has established “IDEAS CLUB” – a student driven forum, wherein the students will discuss/brainstorm the innovative ideas, technical related issues and their solutions. This forum is completely managed by the department students.
BEST PRACTICES | Innovative Practices | SKILL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
2016-17
“Design, Simulation & Implementation of Circuits on PCB”
Objective
Student will be proficient in designing, simulating the circuits using simulation softwares, implementing and soldering of Analog circuits on Printed Circuit Board.
Outcomes
- At the end of first SDP Student will simulate the analog circuits using Multisim software and they will be able to identify and understand the working of electronic components, Solder basic Circuits on PCB, and implement DC Power Supply on PCB.
- At the end of second SDP Student will be able to simulate the 555 application circuits using Proteus software and also use the knowledge of IC’s like 555 Timer, Op-amps to implement a mini-project based on minimum one IC on PCB and package the system.
Modules (Semester Wise)
Hardware Components are provided by the Department
First SDP (During 3rd semester/3 months/2 theory sessions-10 lab sessions)
- Review of Electrical Network Elements, DC and AC Circuits-Transformers, Rectifiers
- Basic Semiconductor Devices and Circuits -Diodes, Transistors
- Usage of data-sheets (PN junction, BJT)
- Understanding the Multisim software
- Basics of Soldering and de-soldering
- Understanding the design of 5v, 1A DC power supply
- Implementation of 5v, 1A DC power supply on PCB. (Faculty: MSS,RCJ),
Second SDP (During 4th semester/3 months/2 theory sessions-10 lab sessions)
- Understanding of 555 Timer based circuits
- Understanding the Proteus software
- Simulating the 555 timer based circuits using Proteus
- Implementation of at least 4 circuits based on 555 timer on PCB and package the system
- Understanding the applications based on Op-Amps (Faculty: MSS,RCJ)
Description:
First SDP:
- Review of Basic Components used in electronic design
- Learning of Multisim Software
- Designing of basic circuit using basic components.
- Simulation of basic circuits using Multisim software
- Practicing of soldering and de-soldering
- Understanding the design of 5v, 1A DC power supply
- Implementation of 5v, 1A DC power supply on PCB
- Implementation of basic circuits on PCB.
Second SDP:
Understanding of 555 Timer working
- Learning of Proteus simulation Software
- Simulation of 555 timer application circuits using proteus software
- Implementation of astable and monostable multivibrator using 555 timer.
- Implementation t flashing lights/dancing lights using 555 timer.
- Design and implement water level indicator using 555 timer.
- Implementation of Remote control of Home appliances using 555 timers.
- Implementation of Clap switches using 555 timer on PCB.
2015-16
“Embedded system design using ARM processors and its fundamental Applications”
Under CIT – Skill development program, Electronics and communication engineering department has introduced a course on “Embedded system design using ARM processors and its fundamental applications” for the sixth semester ECE students. This course aims for providing unique learning experience to student on advanced processors like ARM processor and enhancing student’s knowledge and skill levels to match up with industry requirements. After the successful completion of the course student will be able to understand the any basic embedded system design and its interfaces, learn different programming techniques and the student will also acquire the hardware interface circuits debugging skills.
2014-15
“Design & Implementation of Analog Circuits “
Objective
Student will be proficient in Designing, Programming, Implementing, an embedded system and Communication skills
Outcomes
- At the end of first SDP Student will be able to identify and understand the working of electronic components, Solder basic Circuits on PCB, and implement DC Power Supply on PCB
- At the end of second SDP Student will be able to use the knowledge of IC’s like 555 Timers, Multiplexers, Op-amps to implement a mini-project based on minimum one IC on PCB and package the system
- At the end of third SDP Student will be able to use the knowledge of Embedded C programming, usage of Proteus to simulate and implement a system based on micro-controller (8 bit/16 bit)
- At the end of fourth SDP Student will able to write a project report and technical paper efficiently using LaTex /LibreOffice.
- At the end of the Fifth SDP Student will be proficient in C- Language Programming
- At the end of Sixth SDP Student will be proficient in Communication Skills, Logical Reasoning Skills, and Interview Skills
Modules (Semester Wise)
Hardware Components are provided by the Department
First SDP (During 3rd semester/3 months/2 theory sessions-10 lab sessions)
- Review of Electrical Network Elements, DC and AC Circuits-Transformers, Rectifiers
- Basic Semiconductor Devices and Circuits -Diodes, Transistors
- Usage of data-sheets (PN junction, BJT)
- Basics of Soldering, and PCB
- Implementing basic circuits on PCB- RC Coupled Amplifier
- Understanding the design of 5v, 1A DC power supply
- Implementation of 5v, 1A DC power supply on PCB (Faculty: SM, VPS, SKH, MSS)
Second SDP (During 4th semester/3 months/2 theory sessions-10 lab sessions)
- Understanding of 555 Timer based circuits
- Number Systems & Combinational Network Design
- Designing with Mux, Demux, Decoders, Encoders
- Design of Sequential Systems – Registers and Counters
- Implementation of at least 4 circuits based on 555 timer on PCB and package the system
- Understanding the applications based on Op-Amps (Faculty: SM, VPS, SKH, MSS)
- Effective Communication Skills (NPTEL Syllabus, IIT Kanpur)
Third SDP (During 5th semester/3 months/2 theory sessions-10 lab sessions)
- Review of Embedded C Programming skills
- Usage of industry standard IDE’s, Proteus Simulation Tool
- Programming of 8bit /16 bit microcontroller using C
- Implementation of system based on microcontroller on PCB and package the system
Description:
Second SDP:
- Build an astable and monostable multivibrator using 555 timer.
- Implement flashing lights/dancing lights using 555 timer.
- Design and implement water level indicator using a 555 timer.
- Implement electronic code lock using D flip-flop.
- Remote control of a Home appliances using 555 timers.
- Implementation of Touch sensor-based sensor-based appliance control using 555 timer.
- Clap switch using 555 timer.
- Rain sensor based automating wiper for vehicles using 555 timer.sensor-based