Sheridan Course Outlines

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Section I: Administrative Information

Total hours: 60.0
Credit Value: 4.0
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Winter 2022
Prerequisites: N/A
Corequisites: (ENGI75999 AND ENGI75940 AND ENGI75900)
Equivalents: N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: N/A

Program(s): Siemens Mechatronics Systems
Program Coordinator(s): Amjed Majeed
Course Leader or Contact: Andy Alubaidy
Version: 20220110_00
Status: Approved (APPR)

Section I Notes: This course is offered in a face-to-face delivery mode over 14 weeks using a fully integrated, project-based system approach and must be taken with the other Sheridan Mechatronics program courses concurrently. At the end of the Sheridan certificate, students may be eligible to write the Siemens Level 1 Certification Exam on-line. This exam is administered by Siemens Academy.

Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
Students study the basics of pneumatic, and hydraulic control circuits in a complex mechatronic system. Students explore the functions and properties of components based upon physical principles, and the roles they play within the system. Students are introduced to technical documentation such as data sheets, circuit diagrams, displacement step diagrams and function charts. Students develop troubleshooting strategies to identify, localize and (where possible) correct malfunctions. Preventive maintenance of (electro) pneumatic and hydraulic components as well as safety issues within the system are discussed.

Program Context

Siemens Mechatronics Systems

Program Coordinator(s): Amjed Majeed

This course is part of a four course program that prepares students for the certification as a Certified Mechatronics Systems Technician. The job profile for which the Level 1 certification prepares students is that of a machine operator, who has a well-rounded understanding of the complex inter-relationships and inter-workings of a mechatronic system. A non-refundable material fee of $50 is included in the course fees. Materials have to be returned to the College if you withdraw from the course.

Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes

	Critical Performance:
	By the end of this course students will have demonstrated the ability to apply troubleshooting strategies to correct malfunctions in electropneumatic and hydraulic circuits within a complex mechatronic system.

Learning Outcomes:

To achieve the critical performance, students will have demonstrated the ability to:

Explain the role of various (electro) pneumatic and hydraulic components within a given system or module.
Trace and describe the flow of energy in a given mechatronic system, pneumatic or hydraulic circuit.
Describe the basic physical properties of pneumatic and hydraulic components.
Carry out measurements and adjustments on pneumatic and hydraulic components in a mechatronic system.
Analyze the technical documents such as data sheets, pneumatic/hydraulic diagrams, displacement step diagrams, timing diagrams, and function charts for the pneumatic and hydraulic components within a mechatronic system.
Document specific causes of malfunctions identified in pneumatic and hydraulic circuits, based upon the technical documentation.
Determine expertise and/or resources required to resolve pneumatic and hydraulic circuits component malfunctions.
Communicate orally, visually and in written form using the terminology and standards of Pneumatic and Hydraulic components and circuits.

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

Evaluation Plan: IN-CLASS

	In-class Labs (10x5%)	50.0%
	Midterm Exam	25.0%
	Final Exam	25.0%
	Total	100.0%

Evaluation Notes and Academic Missed Work Procedure:

Regardless of the final total mark, students must obtain at least an 70% on the combined lab/exam components of this course in order to obtain a passing grade in this course.

Provincial Context
The course meets the following Ministry of Colleges and Universities requirements:

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact (if course is PLAR-eligible) - Office of the Registrar

Not Eligible for PLAR

Section III: Topical Outline

Some details of this outline may change as a result of circumstances such as weather cancellations, College and student activities, and class timetabling.
Instruction Mode: In-Class
Professor: Shahab Ghafari
Resource(s):

	Type	Description
Required	Other	Course materials may include special software such as SIMIT and Diagnostic Kit software. Students must also have access to mechatronics training modules containing all or most of the basic component types covered in the course.

Applicable student group(s): Siemens Mechatronics Systems Certification Program
Course Details:

The order in which the content will be discussed is dependent upon the mechatronic system which is being used. In each case, the component and/or class of components will be discussed within the context of the system and the module in which the component is located. This means that the exact order of presentation will vary according to the system available for instruction. It is also important that all classes of electrical components be discussed, whether available in the training system or not.
Focus in all cases is on the role of the components within a module and system, identification of problems, routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and safety issues with the goal of preventing system downtime or reducing them to a minimum.

Module 1 - Pneumatics and Electropneumatics
- Introduction
- Electropneumatic Control System
- Signal Processing Structure
- Function Diagram and Pneumatic Circuit Diagram
- Actuation of Pneumatic Cylinders
- Sequence Control Systems
- Electrically actuated Directional Control Valves (DCVs)
- Displacement-Step Diagram
- Pneumatic Actuators
- Stroke Speed Regulation of Pneumatic actuators
- Basic electropneumatic control circuits
- Air Generation and Distribution
Labs x 5 (25%)
Mid-term test (25%)

Module 2 - Hydraulics
- Overview
- Circuit Symbols
- Design of Circuit Symbols
- Physical Principle
- Fundamental of Hydraulic systemsPressure Transfer and Flow Rate- Solenoid Activated Directional Control Valves
Labs x 5 (25%)
Final Exam (25%)

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Course Outline Changes: The information contained in this Course Outline including but not limited to faculty and program information and course description is subject to change without notice. Nothing in this Course Outline should be viewed as a representation, offer and/or warranty. Students are responsible for reading the Important Notice and Disclaimer which applies to Programs and Courses.

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