Eric Rogers's Badge Portfolio
Applied Principles of Smart Sensors
Description
Objective:
This comprehensive course guides students through detailed project-oriented learning activities. Starting with the basics of each sensor, students perform practical exercises in a simplified work environment, allowing them to focus on smart sensors. Students can also connect these sensors to a PLC over PROFINET®, Ethernet/IP™ or Modbus®, just like in industry. Once the fundamentals are mastered, more complex I4.0 learning systems such as MPS, CP Lab, or CP Factory, offer further training opportunities: the wide variety of sensors integrated into these systems allows students to put their knowledge into practice and deepen their understanding of the role of sensors within a complete manufacturing system.
Competencies
- Gain an understand of what Industry 4.0 is, and how smart sensors are an important part of implementing Industry 4.0.
- Be familiar with the main differences between smart sensors and regular sensors, and what advantages they offer over regular sensors.
- Gain an understand of the principles of operation of the most common sensor types: inductive proximity sensors, photoelectric sensors, ultrasonic sensors, process sensors, RFID read/write devices, and barcode readers.
- Be familiar with the communication protocols used to communicate with smart sensors, such as IO-Link and Profinet.
Applicable Skills
Fundamentals of Sensor Technology
Description
Objective:
As manufacturing and industry becomes increasingly automated, the understanding of sensors is critical. Sensors are eyes, ears, touch, and feel of automated systems. They relay signals to the “brain” of the system in order for the system to react accordingly. This industry recognized certification will introduce the participant to various sensors common in the industrial auto-mation field. Hands-on experience plays a central role in teaching the fundamentals of sensors. Examples are used to demonstrate the general operational principles of different sensors. Special attention is paid to the selection of the right sensor, its connection, the correct setting and functional checking.
Competencies
- Understand and explain fundamentals of sensor technology.
- Recognize sensor functionality and select the appropriate sensor for various industrial applications.
- Interpret the language, symbology, and protocols commonly used in the sensor field.
- Explain how the various types of sensors work and function.
- Make electrical connections and test the sensor for proper operation.
- Troubleshoot, repair/replace a faulty sensor.
Applicable Skills
Applied PLCs - Allen-Bradley
Description
Objective:
Applied PLCs expands on the topics covered in Fundamentals of PLC and utilizes the same equipment. Students will go deeper into programming PLCs, incorporate HMI (Human Machine Interface) programming and modifying programs to include changes in the applications.
Competencies
- Program a PLC using ladder logic.
- Upload and download programs to/from a PLC.
- Understand and program basic PLC functions.
- Modify a current PLC program.
- Program HMI Applications.
- Understand and explain basic networking fundamentals.
Applicable Skills
Fundamentals of Industry 4.0
Description
Objective:
As an introduction to Industry 4.0, this industry recognized certification aims to relay foundational information about Industry 4.0 and help to establish a base upon which more detailed information regarding the topic can layered. The course will introduce the various industrial revolutions and how Industry 4.0, the internet of things, smart factories, and cyber-physical systems are a disruption to the manufacturing industry and discusses the impact and implications that these advancements introduce.
Competencies
- Explain what Industry 4.0 is.
- Discuss how these changes impact the industry, current and future employees, and other members of the manufacturing value chain.
- Give examples of the benefits and value of Industry 4.0.
- Explain the ‘interconnected world’.
- Define important terms, theories, and ideas behind Industry 4.0.
Applicable Skills
Fundamentals of PLCs - Allen-Bradley
Description
Objective:
Working with a PLC efficiently requires a strong familiarity with the specifics of the programming environment and languages. This is exactly the purpose of this industry recognized certification. The students will work with high-end products from Rockwell Automation/Allen Bradley. This training program allows students to acquire hands-on experience with industrial control equipment. Realistic examples are used to motivate students to gain the skills needs to work with PLC controlled systems – which surround us in our daily lives. As a Rockwell Encompass Partner, Festo’s training is well suited for this environment.
Competencies
- Explain the operation and design of various relays.
- State/explain the three PLC sections.
- State/explain the three types of input devices.
- State/explain the types of memory in a PLC.
- Explain different types of PLC addressing.
- State/explain the three types of output devices.
- Convert different numbering systems used in a PLC.
- Explain various Boolean gates/truth tables.
- Demonstrate how to use a PLC for troubleshooting to resolve problems quicker.
Applicable Skills
525 Multimeter Certification
Description
Objective:
The Snap-on Multimeter Certification is awarded to students who have been trained in the use of Snap-on advanced electrical monitoring equipment. The knowledge and experience gained in this critical discipline are TOOLS FOR LIFE essential to a successful career in critical industries such as automotive repair, transportation, wind power, manufacturing, HVAC, and robotics. This certification includes training on the problem-solving capabilities of Snap-on digital multimeters — the same technology used by professionals in the workplace. Training is focused on subjects from basic applications to advanced troubleshooting. This certification provides a widely recognized endorsement of technical expertise and demonstrated achievement. When students successfully complete this Snap-on certification, they obtain one of the most requested skills in the industry today.
Competencies
- Multimeter controls and operation
- Meter display readings and symbols
- Importance of proper terminal connections
- Basic applications
- Troubleshooting techniques
- Hands-on operation of Snap-on multimeter models
- Lab exercises
- Online testing