The specific competence covered by this subject is:

* Knowledge about the fundamentals of automatisms and control methods applied to engineering.



The expected learning outcomes are:

* To understand the problems associated with the operation of industrial processes. Both from the point of view of the different technologies involved, and from the point of view of the functionality of the process itself.

* To identify the necessary actions for the management of the execution of industrial processes: from its start-up to its stop, including the execution in automatic mode and management of possible errors.

* To design control algorithms, in a structured and modular way.

* To implement control algorithms in programmable logic controllers.

* To know the use of industrial robots in automated systems.

* To know the morphology and possible movements of industrial robots, as well as their interaction with their working environment.

* To implement basic programs for the control of trajectories of an industrial robot.

* Elaborate written documentation that coherently expresses knowledge, procedures and solutions.

The theoretical and practical contents of the course are fundamentally focused on the achievement of the specific competence: Knowledge of the fundamentals of automation and control methods applied to engineering. The program of the course, both theoretical and practical, is divided into two parts: 1) industrial automation and 2) industrial robotics.



Industrial Automation - Theoretical and practical contents:

* Introduction to industrial automation.

- Industrial automation, automatisms and the automation pyramid.

- The process of automation, industrial plants and processes.

- Technologies for automation.

* The programmable logic controller: HW architecture and SW structure.

* Basic concepts of GRAFCET (sequential systems specification language).

* Requirements analysis methodology (start and stop modes) and structured design.

* Implementation of control algorithms designed in GRAFCET.

* Use of computing resources:

- Memory addressing and data types.

- Bit level operations.

- Timers.

- Counters.

- Arithmetic operations.

- Comparators

- Input and output management.

* Standardized programming languages for programmable logic controllers.



Industrial Robotics - Theoretical and practical contents:

* Introduction to industrial robotics.

* Fundamentals of the mechanical structure and control unit.

* Generation of trajectories and robot programming.



For the realization of the industrial automation practices a PLC and software tools of the manufacturer Siemens will be used, while for the realization of the industrial robotics practices an anthropomorphic robot of the manufacturer ABB and its corresponding programming/simulation tool will be used.

In the master classes the theoretical concepts will be exposed, reinforced with examples of situations where these concepts have to be used, as well as with the realization of practical exercises. They will also be used for the resolution of doubts raised by the students.



In the laboratory practices the theoretical concepts taught in the master classes will be applied to the design of automated systems. Thus, by means of the use of the appropriate hardware and software, different cases and practical problems will be developed and tested.

The evaluation of the course in the ordinary call distinguishes two modalities: continuous evaluation and final evaluation.



A) CONTINUOUS EVALUATION

This is the default evaluation unless it is waived. The final grade of the course is divided into the following parts:

* Final written exam, carried out at the end of the four-month period: 30%.

* Laboratory practices, carried out during the four-month period (the grade of the practices will be weighted): 30% * Team work, carried out during the four-month period (the grade of the practices will be weighted): 30%.

* Teamwork, carried out during the term: 30% *

* Presentation (individual or group) of different works carried out during the four-month period: 10%.



In order to pass the course, it is necessary the punctual delivery of all the deliverables and tasks requested in the laboratory practices and in the teamwork. In addition, it is not only necessary to obtain 5 points out of the total of 10 for the course, but also to obtain a minimum grade in the following parts:

* Final written exam: 5/10

* Teamwork: 5/10

In case of not obtaining the minimum grade required in any of the parts, it will be considered that the student has failed the ordinary call of the subject, being the final grade the one corresponding to the final written exam (exam grade over 10*0.3).



B) FINAL EVALUATION

In order to request the final evaluation system, students must submit in writing, to the teacher responsible for the course, the waiver of the continuous evaluation. To do so, they have a period of 9 weeks from the beginning of the term.

It will consist of a written exam and a practical exam that will comprise 70% and 30% of the course, respectively. It will be necessary to pass each of the parts (5/10) to make the average of the exam.



C) WAIVER OF THE CALL

In the case of continuous evaluation, the student will be considered to have taken the ordinary exam if, having taken the laboratory practices, he/she has not waived it.

In the case of final evaluation, failure to take the exam set on the official date of exams will result in the automatic waiver of the corresponding call.

Notes and practice guides provided by the course’s teachers.

Basic bibliography

- Balcells J. y Romeral J.L. “Autómatas Programables”. Editorial Marcombo.

- Domingo Peña J. “Introducción a Los Autómatas Programables”. Biblioteca Multimedia. Industria, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya.

- Barrientos A. y Gambao E. “Sistemas de Producción Automatizados”. Editorial Dextra.

- Colestock, H. “Industrial Robotics: Selection, Design, and Maintenance”. McGraw-Hill.

- Renteria A. y Rivas M. “Robotica Industrial: Fundamentos y Aplicaciones”. Editorial: McGraw-Hill.

In-depth bibliography

- Guerrero Saiz J. M. “Programación Estructurada De Autómatas Programables Con Grafcet”. Paraninfo.
- Berger,H. “Automating with Simatic S7-1500 : Configuring, Programming and Testing with Step 7 Professional”. Publicis Publishing.
- Barrientos A., Peñín L.F., Balguer C. y Aracil R. “Fundamentos de robótica”. McGraw-Hill, Madrid. 2007.
- Manual de referencia técnica: Descripción general de RAPID (https://library.e.abb.com/public/6d8070d8471b47e084061065fd42c1d9/3HAC065040%20RAPID%20Overview%20RW%207-es.pdf?x-sign=RwWuOv6dcrdx62otMIytaEgbcYeFKXuRA1mPa7Ik3M2NJO99INpRAcFlYUx8Rk1J).