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  • RBT 121: Mechanical Components and Electric Motors

    4.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    This course is a study of the basic mechanical components and electrical drives in a robotics system. Topics covered will include basic functions and physical properties of mechanical components and electrical AC and DC drives; materials, lubrication requirements and surface properties; troubleshooting techniques and strategies to identify, localize and correct malfunctions; and systematic preventative maintenance and electrical component safety. Technical documentation such as data sheets and specifications of mechanical elements and electrical drives will also be covered.
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  • RBT 130: Electro-Pneumatic and Hydraulic Control Circuits

    4.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    This course covers the basics of pneumatic, electro pneumatic and hydraulic controls cicuits in a complex robitic system. Sutdents will learn the functions and properties of control elements based upon physical principles, and the roles they play within the system. Technical documentation such as data sheets, circuit diagrams, displacement step diagrams and function charts will also be covered. By understanding and performing measurements on the pneumatic and hydraulic control circuits, students will learn and apply troubleshooting strategies to identify, localize and correct malfunctions. Preventive maintenance of (electro) pneumatic and hydraulic components as well as safety issues within the system will be discussed.
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  • RBT 135: Industrial Robotics

    4.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    This course is an introduction to industrial robotic systems. Topics covered will include safety considerations, operation and basic programming of industrial robotics. System maintenance and troubleshooting topics are emphasized.
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  • RBT 140: Digital Fundamentals and Programmable Logic Controllers

    4.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    This course is a study of basic digital logic and programmable logic controllers (PLCs) in a robotics system. Topics covered will include basic PLC functions and testing; identification of malfunctioning PLCs; and troubleshooting techniques and strategies to identify and localized PLC hardware generated problems. Emphasis is on writing small programs and problem-solving using computer simulations. Corequisite(s): ELC106
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  • RBT 221: Process Control Technologies

    4.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    This course is a study of the Process Control technologies associated with a complex robotics system. Topics covered will include the Closed Loop Control; interaction between controllers, sensors and actuators; controller operating parameters; PID controllers; ON/OFF and PID controllers; and the differences between controllers typically used in mechatronic systems. The analysis of plant documentation and manuals, the creation and interpretation of charts with diagrams for time-based changes of measured values will also be covered. Prerequisite(s): ELC106
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  • RBT 225: Industrial Electronics in Advanced Manufacturing

    4.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    Industrial Electronics in Advanced Manufacturing is concerned with devices, applications, instruments and control techniques used in modern industrial automated robotics systems. Industrial instruments and sensors are identified and their characteristics described. Semiconductor devices and their applications are investigated and analyzed. Analysis and troubleshooting techniques are studied and applied to components and systems relevant to industrial electronics and automated robotics control systems. Prerequisite(s): ELC106
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  • RBT 230: Automated Systems

    4.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    This course is a study of the automation systems utilized within a robotics system. Topics covered will include Metal Cutting, Modal Analysis, CNC, CAD, CAM, programming and microcontrollers used in modern manufacturing technologies. Prerequisite(s): RBT 140
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  • RBT 235: Industrial Robotics II

    4.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    This course is a continuation of the RBT-135 Industrial Robotics. Topics covered will include sensor and actuator interfacing, vision systems, integration and networking, fault and error management, automation interfacing, robot maintenance, and a robotic system project. System maintenance, safety and troubleshooting considerations are emphasized. Prerequisite: RBT135
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  • RBT 240: Motor Control

    4.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    This course covers the principles of AC and DC motors, motor control, and general machine operations in a complex robotics system. Students will learn the functions and properties of machine control elements and the roles they play within the system. Topics covered will include general machine operations and motor control techniques; mechanical components and electric drives; motor sensors, braking and loads; motor efficiency and power; preventive measures and troubleshooting techniques. Technical documentation such as data sheets, circuit diagrams, schematics, displacement step diagrams and function charts will also be covered. By understanding and performing measurements on motors and motor control circuits, students will learn and apply troubleshooting strategies to identify, localize and correct malfunctions. Safety issues within the system will also be discussed. Prerequisite(s): ELC106 and RBT 121
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  • RBT 245: Robotics Control Systems

    4.00 Credits
    Westmoreland County Community College

    This course is designed to provide the student with an intermediate level understanding of automated controls used in robotics systems. The course includes topics that will enable the student to understand, analyze and develop these systems with a focus on automated robotic system control techniques. Prerequisite(s): ELC106 and RBT 140
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