Mechatronics and Automation Simulation Lab
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Simulation Lab
Summary
Today’s discussion:
Lab introduction
Tool used
Grades
Timelines
Software Introduction
Tutorial Problems
Q&A
Lab Introduction
Typical lab component introduction in WILP
• Types of Lab – Virtual Lab and Remote Lab
• Software Available
• Remote Lab Equipment Available
• Lab access
• Slot booking
• Login to server using Google Chrome / remote lab equipment using RDP
• Virtual Lab -http://wilp-bits.platifi.com
• Remote Lab - http://bitsmech.remotelabs.platifi.com
• Lab quizzes
• Lab exam
• Grade : 20%
• (10% (6% for Lab exam and 4% for lab quiz ) for Virtual Lab and 10% for Remote Lab)
Time Line
02/02/2020 Lab Session 1 (Virtual Lab)
09/02/2020 Lab Session 2 (Virtual Lab)
16/02/2020 Lab Session 3 (Remote Lab)
23/02/2020 Lab Session 4 (Remote Lab)
05/04/2020 Review Session (Virtual Lab and Remote Lab)
Virtual Lab Starts : 04.02.2010 - 04.03.2020 Phase I duration 30 days Practice
Mid Sem Break
Virtual Lab reopens : 23.03.2020 - 04.04.2020 Phase II duration 13 days Practice
Proctored LAB Exams (Virtual Lab)
Regular 06.04.2020 - 12.04.2020 7 days
Makeup 13.04.2020 - 19.04.2020 7 Days
Remote Lab : 03.02.2020 - 04.04.2020 (no break)
There is no proctored exams for Remote Labs
Evaluation Scheme
Evaluation Name Type Marks Lab Exam Date Duration
Component
Quiz based on virtual lab Online 04 After Phase-I 7 Days
Exam based on virtual lab Online 8.5 Regular 7 Days
06/4/2020- 12/4/2020
EC - I Makeup 7 Days
13/4/2020- 19/4/2020
Assignment based on Remote Lab Online 7.5 No separate lab exam for Remote Throughout
Lab, assignment question needs to
be performed and submitted in E-
Learning portal.
Note: After completion of every practice tutorial problem, take a snapshot and include the same in the final
assignment PPT lastly. Quiz questions will be based on the practice tutorial problems and results.
Tool Used
Typical Virtual Lab and Remote Lab tools
• Virtual Lab –
• Remote Lab – NI Elvis III with Mechatronics Actuators Board
Add-on ON
button
Add-on
Indicator
Quanser Actuators add-on Board
Quanser Actuators Board
Slot distribution and assessment
# Tutorial Name Solving Lab Marks
Time Quiz
1. Hydraulic circuits -1 (VL) 2 hours
2. Basic pneumatic circuits -1 (VL) 2 hours
4 8.5 (for
3. Advanced pneumatic circuits -2 (VL) 2 hours lab exam)
4. Sequencing (VL) 2 hours
5. PLC -2 (VL) 2 hours
6. E1:NI – ELVISIII with Actuators Board (RL) 2 hours No quiz for
7. E2:NI – ELVISIII with Actuators Board (RL) 2 hours Remote 7.5 (for
Lab assignment)
8. E3:NI – ELVISIII with Actuators Board (RL) 2 hours
Total Marks 20
Automation Studio
Automation Studio is a circuit design, simulation and project documentation software for fluid
and pneumatic power systems and electrical projects conceived by Famic Technologies Inc.
Can be applied in the design, training and troubleshooting of hydraulics, pneumatics, PLC,
HMI, and electrical control systems
Two versions of the software exist:
Automation Studio Professional
Automation Studio Educational
Automation Studio
Tools of Automation Studio
• Hydraulics
• Electro-Hydraulics and proportional
• Pneumatics
• Electro-Pneumatics
• Electrical Controls
• Electro technical (AC/DC circuits & Motor Control)
• PLC Ladder Logic, (Allen Bradley TM Siemens TM & IEC 1131)
• Control Panels & 2D-3D HMI
• Mechanical Links
• Manufacturers' Catalogues
• Sequential Function Chart (SFC/GRAFCET)
• Digital Electronics
Applications of Hydraulic and pneumatic
Applications of Hydraulic and pneumatic
Features of Automation studio
Live animation of hydraulic and pneumatic circuit
Dynamic, Realistic, and Visual Simulation
Easy access tools to integrate electrical and mechanical components
Pressure analysis to identify the pay load of hydraulic and pneumatic system
Flow rate analysis to fine and set the desire speed
Valve position and direction control by using different control options
Customizable Library
ISO standard symbols
Insert Pictures and Text on Schematics
Dynamic Measuring Tool
IEC & NEMA Electrical Standards
Tutorial Problems
Virtual Lab tutorials
• Tutorial 1 Hydraulic Circuits
• 1A - Basic hydraulic circuit (one cylinder)
• 1B – Basic hydraulic circuit (two cylinders)
• 1C - Basic electro-hydraulic circuit
• 1D - Hydraulic circuit with proportional valves
• Tutorial 2 Pneumatic Circuits
• 2A - Basic pneumatic circuit
• 2B - Basic electro-pneumatic circuit
• 2C – Pneumatic circuit with proportional valves
• Tutorial 3 Sequencing
• 3A - Cylinder sequencing with electrical sensors (two cylinders A+B+B-A-)
• 3B - Cylinder sequencing with SFC Programming (auto reverse)
• 3C - Cylinder sequencing SFC Programming (2 cylinders)
• Tutorial 4 PLC
• 4A - Basic PLC circuits
• 4B - Cylinder sequencing with PLC control (two cylinders A+B+A-B-)
License Configuration
Thank you
