ATMN 280 - Automation Maintenance3 Credit: (1 lecture, 3 open-lab, 0 clinical) 4 Contact Hours: [Prerequisite: ATMN 275 ]
In this course students will learn how to troubleshoot and repair robotic systems. Topics include safety, reading diagrams, troubleshooting, and board and component level repair.
OFFERED: spring semesters
Course Goals/ Objectives/ Competencies:
Goal 1: Replace Controller Components.
- Identify the main board.
- Replace the main board.
- Identify the emergency stop board.
- Replace the emergency stop board.
- Identify the servo amplifier.
- Replace the servo amplifier.
- Identify the power supply unit.
- Replace the power supply unit.
- Identify the transformer.
- Replace the transformer.
Goal 2: Investigate Robot Components.
- Identify robotic motors.
- Identify serial pulse coders.
- Replace serial pulse coders.
- Replace cables.
Goal 3: Read Connection Diagrams.
- Read system block diagrams.
- Read AC power line connection diagrams.
- Read DC power line connection diagrams.
- Read emergency stop circuit connection diagram.
Goal 4: Perform mastering on a robot.
- Reset alarms.
- Perform mastering methods.
- Perform calibration.
Goal 5: Manipulate Inputs and Outputs.
- Operate I/O Hardware.
- Operate I/O Software.
- Configure I/O.
- Manually control I/O.
Goal 6: Perform Troubleshooting.
- Troubleshoot power problems.
- Troubleshoot teach pendent problems.
- Perform alarm based troubleshooting.
- Troubleshoot cell interface problems.
- Use status screens.
Goal 7: Repair Robotic Equipment.
- Perform preventive maintenance.
- Demonstrate safety procedures before repairing the robot.
- Decide on parts swapping or repairing the problem.
- Demonstrate precautions before running the robot.
- Test repairs and functions.
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