The unit shall perform the following experiments and investigations:
 Learning Objectives / Experiments

•  Familiarisation with and analysis of an automated materials handling process 
•  Understanding and analysis of the mechanical, pneumatic and electrical functions 
•  Familiarisation with the symbols, terms and modes of representation of 
•  Pneumatic and electrical function diagrams
•  Familiarisation with automation components: cylinders, 
•  Solenoid valves, 2 22 | P a g e Mechatronics Lab_2022 photoelectric proximity switches
•  Familiarisation with the use of a PLC
•  Basic methods of programming
•  Adapting the program to the given handling process
•  Simulation of a punching process 
•  Conveyor belt is stopped for punching 
•  Conveyor belt also stops as soon as workpiece drops from belt end  
•  Workpiece control simulation
•  Light -coloured workpieces are separated out; dark items reach the belt end Specification 

 [1]   Compact unit for experiments in the field of automation 
 [2]   Handling device with solenoid valves 
 [3]   Double -acting cylinder (15mm stroke): fixing / discharge of workpieces to container 
 [4]   Double -acting cylinder (80mm stroke): pushes workpiece onto conveyor belt 
 [5]   Double -acting cylinder (40mm stroke): executes the process (sorting or punching)
 [6]   Conveyor belt with guide plates and DC motor
 [7]   Cylindrical Plexiglas storage container holding 11 workpieces
 [8]   15 workpieces made of Polyoxymethylene (POM): 10x white, 5x black [9] pneumatic components fitted with quick -release couplings for 4mm hoses 
[10]   Operation of actuators with compressed air 
[11]   Lab jacks to external PLC 
[12]   Set of laboratory cables and pneumatic hoses
[13]   Compressed air supply: max. 6bar, 3bar recommended Technical Dat a 3 electrically operated 5/2 -way valves - with spring return - with pilot valve Reflex photoelectric proximity 23 switch - pnp, light -switching 

•  5...150mm Geared DC motor 
•  Reduction ratio: 142,5:1 
•  Nominal torque 5,92Nm 
•  Nominal speed: 22rpm Polyester weave conveyor belt Workpieces, DxH: 40x20mm PLC module - familiarisation with the essential fundamentals such as 
•  Boolean algebra 
•  Compiling statement lists 
•  Interconnection diagrams and block diagrams
•  Exercises in  programming - logical "AND" / "OR" gates - logic relays - output and input - configuration of program sequences by way of connectors, incorporating
•  Timers 
•  Counters
•  Cascade circuits 
•  Higher -order monitoring relays etc. 
•  Fault finding 
•  Module for basic exercises on a programmable logic controller (PLC)
•  Self-contained PLC module, usable as part of a complex system 
•  Integrated patchboard for creating circuits with input and output elements 
•  PLC with 2 integrated setpoint encoders - programming software to IEC 61131 -3; software via USB under Windows 7, 8.1, 10 including   PC1 Computer 
•  System with 21" TFT
•  Monitor Win 10 engl. 
•  Example program supplied Technical Data PLC connections 
• 16 digital inputs
• 16 digital outputs 
•  2 analogue inputs
•  1 analogue output
•  Memory type: PLC back-up battery for 32kByte RAM and 24 | P a g e Mechatronics Lab_2022 clock
•  Rated voltage: 24VDC Software- graphical user interfaces
•  Programming languages to IEC/EN 61131 -3: 
•  Statement list (STL)
•  Ladder diagram (LD)
•  Function block diagram (FBD) 
•  Structured text (ST)
•  Multiple dialogue languages (German, English, French, Spanish)
•  Graphical topology configurator 230V, 50Hz, 1 phase 230V, 60Hz, 1 phase 120V, 60Hz, 1 phase UL/CSA optional Dimensions and Weight  LxWxH: 1000x450x580mm Weight: approx. 46kg( Materials handling process unit) LxWxH: 620x350x450mm Weight: approx. 15kg (PLC module)