Perform Adjustment and Measurement on Automation Devices

Course introduction

Introduction

This module is developed to enable learners to acquire knowledge and skills to perform the adjustment and measurement on automation devices such as electrical switches, relays, contacts, sensors, actuators and basic pneumatic circuits that are commonly used in manufacturing control systems.

The knowledge and skills covered in this module include:

Skills:

Prepare tools and equipment for the task according to work instructions
Carry out measurements and adjustments on automation devices
Check the causes of system malfunctions by automation devices in a control system
Reinstate the system to its initial conditions

Knowledge:

Interpretation of Work Instructions
Electrical Symbols & Quantities
Types of mechanical devices
Common causes that control circuit occurs over current
Types of protective devices that used to protect control circuit against over current
Applications of Multimeter
Standard cable color coding
Types of fasteners commonly used in the workplace
Methods of preventing the bolt from self-loosening
Types of washers and its purpose
Thread series standard
Types of tools that determine the thread series
Types of tools used for various types of screws/bolts
Types of micro switches
Types of optical sensors
Advantage and disadvantage of using fiber optical sensors
Common causes of sensor failure
Function of FRL Units
Operation of air compressor
Pneumatic symbols
The importance of documenting the causes of system malfunctions