Mechatronics

National Competition
Abu Dhabi
2014

CONTENTS

Section 1: Introduction
Section 2: Competency and Scope of Work
Section 3: The Test Project
Section 4: Assessment`s Marking, Safety and Equipment

Section 1:
Introduction:
The Mechatronics competition intends to cover the basic skills of mechatroncs
engineering processes

and its main components such as pneumatic technology,

electro-pneumatic technology, PLC programming, troubleshooting, maintenance,

simulation and optimization. The test project is designed to assure an objective
evaluation of all test project components that are used on real job sites of industrial
automation processes. Test Project is split into four main modules and they are partially
dependent. Further, in order to ensure sustainable development of this skill in the future,
use of common parts and equipment pursued in the Test Project. Test Project is also
designed to give quick visual understanding to visitors and related parties of Emirates
Skills members attracting their interests and attentions so that it helps them understand
how important the mechatronics skill is.
Section 2:
Competency and Scope of Work:
The competition is a demonstration and assessment of the competencies associated
with this skill. The test project consists of hands on and knowledge skills that master
and reflect the full implementation of the Pneumatic, electro pneumatic, programmable
logic controllers (PLC) and control circuit diagrams. Designing, simulating and building a
mechatronic system are the main objectives as well as choosing the correct
components and the operational settings according to the given conditions. The
designed system and the control circuit diagram will be simulated on fluidSIM software
platform. Interfacing the PLC to the circuit and writing the PLC program in order to
achieve the given task.
.

Practical Work

Competitors have to carry out independently the following tasks:

Understanding pneumatic &electro pneumatic circuits.
Choosing the correct components.
Building pneumatic & electro pneumatic circuits.
Using FluidSIM software to construct, evaluate and simulate the circuit.
Understanding the function of all input sensing components.
Interfacing and connecting electro-pneumatic circuits to the PLC.
PLC programming either using Ladder logic or using FBD language.
Using PLC programming software such as LOGO Soft-comfort.
Understanding

practical

applications

related

to

electro-pneumatic

and

Programmable logic controllers.

Designing & building an electric control and a pneumatic control circuit according
to a given sequence by using fluidSIM software.
Building these circuits practically using the work stations.
Modifying and troubleshooting of a circuit given.
Understand the professional practice of the work being done.

Section 3:

The Test Project: (Will be available very soon)

The Competitors have to carry out the following tasks:

Building a pneumatic system
Drawing the pneumatic circuit according to the given cylinders sequences.
Testing the designed circuit using fluidSIM software.
Placing the required pneumatic components and other actuators.
Connecting all components using the provided workstations.
Checking the circuit against any air leakage.
Operating the circuit achieving the required sequences and operating conditions.
professional practice.

 Building an electro- pneumatic system

Designing an electro-pneumatic circuit that achieves a certain cylinders sequence.
Simulating the circuit using fluidSIM software.
Placing and connecting all required electro-pneumatic components according to the
circuit diagram.
Connecting the circuit power supply.
Checking the circuit against any short circuit connection.
Operating the circuit achieving the required sequences and operating conditions.
professional practice.

Programming task 2 using PLC and LOGO soft comfort software

Programming the circuit functionality using PLC and LOGO soft comfort software.
Connecting the circuit power supply.
Checking the circuit against any circuit malfunctions.
Operating the circuit achieving the required sequences and operating conditions.
For PLC safety operation, all solenoid valves and input sensors should be connected
through electric relays.
professional practice.

Modifying and troubleshooting Task 3

Replacing a specific part (input or output device).
Troubleshoot some generated malfunctions in the circuit as well as in the LOGO
program.
Modifying the circuit in such way that achieves certain operating conditions.
professional practice.

 Description of Project and Tasks:

Test Project of Mechatronics Competition is composed of 4 tasks in total. Jobs included
in each task as follows:
Task Number

Time required (hours)

Module 1

3 Hours

Module 2

3 Hours

Module 3

3 Hours

Module 4

2 Hours

Total

12 Hours

Notes:

Please Download the attached document (Competition summary of Mechatronics

Skills) and practice as much as you can on the listed areas.

Professional practice notes is available right now, so practice it as much as you

can.