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Required Textbooks
Automation Student Guide (LED FastStart)
IPAD
Amatrol e-learning
Additional Materials/Resources
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Grading Criteria
100 – 90 A
89 – 80 B
79 – 70 C
69 – 60 D
59 – Below F
Grading Scale
| 100-90 |
A |
| 89-80 |
B |
| 79-70 |
C |
| 69-60 |
D |
| 59-below |
F |
Assessments
Quizzes 20%
Exams 20%
Lab 30 %
Final Exam 20%
Class Participation 10%
Total 100%
Course Outline
1. Demonstrate problem solving using basic math skills.
a. Demonstrate the ability to perform basic math addition and subtraction to determine how many production units are required during a shift.
b. Demonstrate the ability to perform basic math multiplication and division to determine how many pallets or bundles of product are required during your shift.
c. Demonstrate the ability to perform basic math using liquid volume units (pints, quarts, gallons and liters).
d. Demonstrate the ability to perform basic math using weight units (ounces, pounds, grams, and kilograms).
e. Demonstrate the ability to perform basic math using length units (inches, feet, millimeters, centimeters, and meters).
2. Examine an electrical circuit and perform calculations for voltage, current, and resistance using Ohm’s Law.
a. Explain the different types of hazards associated with low voltage (under 600 Volt) electrical charges.
b. Describe the effects on equipment and personnel of an arc flash/blast.
c. Describe the various electrical circuit components and their symbols.
d. Explain the relationships of voltage, current, and resistance using Ohm’s Law.
e. Differentiate the basic circuit laws for voltage, current, and resistance in series and parallel circuits.
3. Analyze an electrical drawing that contains multiple parallel branches with attached components and explain the operation.
a. Differentiate the basic circuit laws for voltage, current, and resistance in series, parallel, and series-parallel circuits.
b. Apply the laws for voltage, current, and resistance to given circuit schematics.
c. Describe how varying the branch resistance affects current flow in each branch as well as overall current flow.
d. Describe the effect on each branch if the circuit input voltage is decreased or increased.
4. Analyze a control circuit with a start/stop station, auxiliary contacts, a coil, and a set of overloads.
a. Explain why typical control circuits use a lower voltage to control a higher voltage.
b. Discuss the various contact types, normally open (NO), normally closed (NC), and momentary contacts used in control relays.
c. Differentiate between main and auxiliary contact function in a relay controlled circuit.
d. Describe the operation of a relay using a small amount of current to control a large amount of current.
e. Explain the operation of thermal overload and magnetic overload relays and how their activation affects operation of the control circuit.
5. Describe the types of instruments used in process control.
a. Demonstrate the understanding of physical measurement instruments (liquid level, solids level, and weight).
b. Demonstrate the understanding of temperature and pressure measurement instruments.
c. Demonstrate the understanding of viscosity measurement instruments.
d. Demonstrate the ability to use physical measurement instruments.
e. Demonstrate the ability to use temperature and pressure measurement instruments.
f. Demonstrate the ability to use viscosity measurement instruments.
6. Explain instrumentation diagrams including symbols and numbering.
a. Demonstrate an understanding of instrumentation terms.
b. Demonstrate an understanding of instrumentation symbols and numbering.
c. Demonstrate an understanding of instrumentation diagrams.
7. List and explain the industry standards concerning instruments.
a. Demonstrate the understanding of the International Society for Automation (ISA) Instrumentation Symbols and Identification.
b. Demonstrate the understanding of the International Society for Automation (ISA) Instrumentation and Control Systems Documentation.
c. Demonstrate the understanding of the International Society for Automation (ISA) Instrument Loop Diagrams.
8. Analyze and explain an automatic control system.
a. Demonstrate an understanding of automation control system terms.
b. Identify and explain the parts of an automation control system and their purpose.
c. Demonstrate the ability to analyze a diagram of an automatic control system.
9. Show how to use the Human Machine Interface (HMI) workstation.
a. Demonstrate the ability to use process controls of the HMI to start and stop parts of a process.
b. Demonstrate the ability to select operating screens to collect process data.
c. Demonstrate the ability to use the HMI to troubleshoot process upsets or alarms.
10. Identify the different types of HMI devices in manufacturing environments.
a. Demonstrate the understanding and use of a Touchscreen HMI including navigating
through process screens, function keys, and numeric keypad.
b. Demonstrate the understanding and use of a Robot HMI.
c. Demonstrate the understanding and use of a PC based command line user HMI.
11. Define the parts of a robotic system.
a. Demonstrate an understanding of terms used in robotic systems.
b. Demonstrate an understanding of the parts of a robotic system and their purpose.
c. Demonstrate an understanding of the types of robotics used in industry.
12. Explain how robotics is used in industrial automation.
a. Demonstrate an understanding of robotics used in packaging.
b. Demonstrate an understanding of robotics used in machine language.
c. Demonstrate an understanding of robotics used in welding.
d. Demonstrate an understanding of robotics used in hazardous environments.
13. Explain safe practices working with robotics equipment.
a. Demonstrate an understanding of the terms used in robot safety.
b. Demonstrate an understanding of the types of safety devices used in robotic systems
and their purpose.
c. Analyze a robotic system to determine what safety devices are required.
14. Demonstrate proper use of a computer (PC) database entry system.
a. Demonstrate an understanding of the PC database entry system, its parts and their
purpose.
b. Demonstrate the ability to use a database entry system by entering the end of shift
production data.
ATTENDANCE
Students must be officially enrolled in any course that they attend. It is expected that students will attend scheduled classes regularly and on time. If an absence occurs, it is the responsibility of the student to make up all missed work, if approved by the instructor. Students who stop attending a course and do not officially withdraw will receive grades of “0” for all work missed and will result in a punitive final grade. This policy shall be superseded by any more stringent attendance policy required by a regulatory or licensing body having jurisdiction over program requirements. Attendance will be tracked and maintained for various reporting purposes.
CLASS WITHDRAWAL POLICY
The deadline for dropping a class is published each semester on the CLTCC website in the academic calendar. A student who officially withdraws from a class prior to the designated date will receive a grade of “W” in that class. Any student who receives financial aid and withdraws from any or all classes is subject to repaying a portion of the funding received.
ACADEMIC HONESTY
The faculty of Central Louisiana Technical College supports the concept of academic honesty. The teaching faculty encourages academic honesty in all classes and we require academic honesty from all students. All students are expected to maintain honesty and integrity when completing all academic assignments and examinations. Plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated. Any student found guilty of such dishonorable acts in academic work will receive a “0” for the work presented. The instructor may also refer the student to the appropriate administrator for further disciplinary actions, which could result in an “F” in the course, dismissal from the course, or dismissal from the college.
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
Students will be suspended for actions detrimental to the welfare of other students, instructors, staff, and the campus. These actions include, but are not limited to: Firearms and/or weapons, alcoholic beverages, and illegal drugs will not be permitted on campus. Profanity and fighting are strictly prohibited. Smoking or use of any other tobacco products is prohibited. Students must not eat or drink beverages in classrooms or labs. Vandalism will not be permitted on campus. Dishonesty will not be tolerated under any circumstances. Students who cheat, or aid in the act thereof, may be dismissed from campus. Students must display a respectable attitude and behavior toward instructor and other students. The college has a Zero Tolerance Policy, meaning the campuses should be completely free of threats and assaults to ensure the highest standard of safety for all faculty, staff, students, and visitors on each campus. The college will take all reasonably available steps to protect all such persons from violence. Violators of the Zero Tolerance Policy will be suspended.
Title IX
Central Louisiana Technical Community College faculty and staff are committed to helping create a safe and open learning environment for all students. If you (or someone you know) have experienced any form of sexual misconduct, including sexual assault, dating or domestic violence, or stalking, know that help and support are available. The College strongly encourages all community members to act, seek support, and report incidents of sexual misconduct to the Title IX Office. Be advised that we must disclose information about misconduct as per Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
If you wish to speak to a confidential employee who does not have this reporting responsibility, you can contact the Title IX Coordinator for Students at 318-487-5443 ext. 1129. If it is an ADA issue, you can contact CLTCC's ADA Coordinator for Students at 318-487-5443 ext. For more information about reporting options and resources at CLTCC and the community, visit our Title IX page. Please complete the following Incident Report by clicking here to report the incident. Under "Nature of this Report," choose Title IX or Disability Service Request regarding a Reasonable Accommodations issue.
DISCIPLINARY PROBATION
A student may be placed on disciplinary probation when campus rules and policies are disregarded. When a student is placed on disciplinary probation, the student is given a specified time to improve his/her record. If the student’s record does not show improvement, the student may be suspended for a specific time, usually a semester or more.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
The Central Louisiana Technical College complies with Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Students with disabilities who seek accommodations must make their requests known by contacting the Disabilities Coordinator at the beginning of each semester. If a disability is identified later in the semester, a non-retroactive accommodation plan will be developed.
Course Transferability
A student should contact the institution to which he or she intends to transfer to inquire about the potential transferability of the course and to determine whether the course will count in his or her major.
Instructor Credentials
All instructors for this course meet or exceed the criteria for academic and professional preparation as required in the SACS/COC standards for accreditation.