Introduction to Automation

1. Introduction to Automation Automation is control of a system/equipment. The participants get to know what is a system and what is it that is exactly automated in a system. It gives an overview of the mechanical/electrical aspects of the system. Pneumatics Technology- Pneumatic components are the components that work on AIR supply. In a system/equipment various pneumatic components are used as actuators namely This section gives a complete understanding of the different components in a pneumatic system. The hands-on practical on the In-house TTIM Pneumatic Element Panel helps the participants understand the working of each component in detail. Sensor Technology- Most of the automation systems are closed loop systems i.e. to have a better control they have a feedback mechanism in place. This feedback system used is Sensors. This section introduces the participants to the Sensors, their types(Digital/Analog) and working. It also helps to understand the designing aspects i.e. which sensor to use when and the output of each sensor. Electrical Systems and Design- This topic covers concepts of controls designing for a project, Selection of components (Power and Control), Panel designing, Electrical wiring and BOM. Variable Frequency Drives(VFD)- Motors are extensively used in automation systems in varied applications viz. conveyors, gantry systems, robots etc. Motors are controlled using different methods like Starters, Drives. The participants are also briefed on the principle and working of Variable Frequency Drives. This section covers the detailed wiring schematics of VFD and motor. It also covers understanding and setting of the drive parameters. Relay Technology- Relays are extensively used in the automation industry for isolation and control. Besides, PLC Ladder logic has evolved into a programming language that represents a program by a graphical diagram based on the circuit diagrams of relay logic hardware. Hence emphasis is given on understanding Relays and their working. P&IDs (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams)-A major part of automation industry is driven by the Process industry. P&IDs are extensively used in the Process Industry to depict the signal flow i.e. it shows the piping of the process flow together with the installed equipment and instrumentation. For more information visit us @ http://www.justengg.com