Course Modules

Module 1 Introduction to Industrial Automation

This module introduces industrial automation, widening the user’s knowledge on the importance, benefits and energy sources involved in these systems. It explores a specific assembly process to understand generic automated systems.

1. Introduction to Automation
2. Automated Process
3. Automated System

Module 2 Principles of Pneumatics

This module introduces users to the basic principles, laws and components used in pneumatic/electropneumatic systems. It covers the types, operating principles and symbols for the different components used in industrial applications.

1. Introduction to Pneumatics
2. Pneumatics Systems
3. The properties of gasses
4. Air compression and Distribution 1
5. Air compression and Distribution 2
6. Compressed air treatment
7. Pneumatic actuators
8. Directional control valves
9. Vacuum technology
10. Measuring pneumatic variables
11. Pneumatic applications

Module 3 Introduction to electricity

The module runs through the production, transport, distribution and use of electrical energy, including the components and control circuits used. The user will become familiar with different types of circuits and electrical applications and will be capable of understanding the laws and relationships between electrical parameters.

1. Production of electricity
2. Transmission and distribution
3. Uses of electricity
4. Atomic structure
5. Electrical circuits
6. Electrical current
7. Voltage
8. Electrical power
9. Resistance
10. Ohm's law
11. Watt's law

Module 4 DC Electricity

This module focuses on the theory of direct current circuits. Working from the most common dc source, the battery, a closer look is taken at its connections, and the different types of dc receiver circuits (series, parallel, etc.).

1. Direct current
2. Batteries
3. Circuit analysis

Module 5 AC electricity

This module runs through the principles and laws associated with induction and electromagnetism as the basis for understanding how alternating current circuits work and their applications. Details of different devices including coils, relays, transformers and condensers are explained. Concepts of magnetic fields, generating alternate current, frequency, etc. complete the module.

1. Electromagnetism
2. AC waveform generation
3. Electromagnetic devices
4. Transformers
5. Capacitors

Module 6 Solid State

The module focusses on studying solid state devices commonly used in automated equipment and facilities. Starting with the study of the operating principle for semi-conductors (PN union, etc.), the user becomes familiar with different solid state devices such as diodes, rectifiers, transistors, opto-couplers, etc.

1. Semiconductors
2. Solid state devices

Module 7 Introduction to Wiring

This module presents the components, tools and procedures used in connecting and wiring control panels and electrical facilities. It explains earthing, connectors, cable sizes and the different ways of connecting transformers.

1. Wires, connectors and circuit protection
2. Connecting transformers

Module 8 Introduction to electric motors

This module studies the operating principles for basic electrical machines such as direct current and alternate current motors, both single phase and three phase. It also studies connections, implementation and the most typical applications for these motors

1. DC motors
2. Single-phase AC motors
3. Three-phase AC motors

Module 9 Sensors technology

This module allows users to become familiar with the fascinating world of sensors and transducers used in industry. Starting with general applications, features and parameters of sensors, it runs through the different types of sensors, their application and symbols.

1. Introduction to sensors technology
2. Features and properties of sensors
3. Proximity sensor
4. Position, speed and acceleration sensor
5. Industrial process sensors
6. Advanced sensors

Module 10 Programmable controllers

The module runs through the different types of Programmable Controllers, focussing on a study of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC). It introduces digital electronics to be able to understand how a Programmable Controller works. It also studies its general structure, the CPU structure, general concepts of programming and applications for these devices.

1. Introduction and history
2. Introduction to digital electronics
3. Types and functions of PLCs
4. General structure of PLC hardware
5. Physical integration of PLCs
6. Internal structure of the CPU
7. Basic concepts of PLC programming
8. Common PLC applications

Module 11 Process controls

This module introduces the user to Process Control systems. The different control types are analysed, looking more closely at the different blocks making up a closed loop controller, finishing off with an introduction to multi-variable control systems.

1. Introduction to Process control
2. Process control systems
3. Set point / Comparator
4. Controller (PID Control)
5. Multivariable Processes

Module 12 Hydraulics / electro-hydraulics

The module focuses on studying the hydraulic systems used in automated industry. It explains the different components used in hydraulics, electro-hydraulics and proportional hydraulics, analysing their operating principles, applied physical laws and symbols.

1. Introduction to hydraulics
2. Hydraulic Theory
3. Hydraulic Fluids
4. Hydraulic Systems
5. Hydraulic Actuators
6. Classifications of Hydraulic Valves
7. Piping and Instrumentation
8. Hydroelectric Symbology and Circuits

Module 13 Robotics

In this module, once the introduction to robotic systems is complete, we explore, in greater depth, these systems’ security aspects, robot structure, programming and the most common industrial applications.

1. Introduction to robotics
2. Robot safety
3. Robot axes
4. Robot manipulator
5. Controller and End effectors
6. Robot programs
7. Industrial robot applications

Certification

SMC Certificate of Attendance Award.

Duration/Delivery Mode:

30+ Hours of self-directed online learning