A Review on Modular Mechatronic System (mMs)

Authors

  • Narong Aphiratsakun Department of Mechatronics Engineering Faculty of Engineering, Assumption University, Bangkok, Thailand
  • Virach Wongpaibool Department of Telecommunication and Electronics Engineering Faculty of Engineering, Assumption University, Bangkok, Thailand
  • Wutthikorn Threevithayanon Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering Faculty of Engineering, Assumption University, Bangkok, Thailand
  • Kittiphan Techakittiroj Department of Mechatronics Engineering Faculty of Engineering, Assumption University, Bangkok, Thailand

Keywords:

Sequential processing, programmable logic control, sequential flow chart, Mechatronics Engineering

Abstract

Sequential processing is commonly carried out in industrial practices. Programmable Logic Control (PLC) is used to operate such sequential operation. Assumption University of Thailand is providing a laboratory course in Mechatronics Engineering where a modular Mechatronic system (mMs) is introduced and a study of its sequential operation is made. The mMs and PLC are from Bosch Rexroth, Germany. The mMs includes three stations: Station 1 - The Magazine Station, Station 2 - The Pneumatic Processing Station and Station 3 - The Storage Station. This review article will be beneficial to readers interested in getting the quick concept in sequential processing with the Bosch Rexroth mMs. The readers will be able to save their time on initial steps such as sensors and actuators addresses, ‘how to set parameters’ and ‘the sequential flow of the mMs’. Sequential plans written with sequential flow chart (SFC) for three different stations are summarized. After completing laboratory training with the use of the mMs and PLC, one will be able to write programs to control mMs with different equipment and will be more confident in facing problems in various industries in the future.

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Issue

Vol. 15 No. 2 (2011): October 2011

Section

Articles