In this course, participants will be able to design automation solutions in the advanced automation sector with the widely adopted OMRON machine controllers. They will have first-hand experience in creating and testing automation and control solutions using the Sysmac Studio software. The scope includes PLC open library function blocks, software design and diagnostic & simulation tools available in Sysmac Studio. Deployment of Industry 4.0 communication protocols namely EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, IO Link etc. will also be demonstrated via a learning journey to the smart factory within Temasek Polytechnic Advanced Manufacturing Centre. 

Learning Objectives:

Advanced manufacturing 

• The industrial revolutions 
• The 9 “Pillars” of Industry 4.0 
• Overview of Smart Industry Readiness Index (SIRI) 

Electro-pneumatics 

• Compressed clean dry air in automation systems 
• Pneumatic cylinders, actuators and valves 
• Configure and assemble electro-pneumatic circuits 

Sensors and motors 

• Industrial sensors in automation systems 
• Working principle of motors in industrial automation 
• DC, AC and stepper motors
• Servo systems 

Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) hardware, software and applications 

• Building blocks of a PLC 
• Controlling inputs and outputs 
• Programming languages according to IEC 61131-3
• Program structure 
• PLC instructions 
• Controlling an industrial automated system 
• Complete programming application 

Industrial networks and communications 

• Industrial busses and networking 
• Ethernet-based protocol
• Machine-to-machine communication