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Mechatronics
The Manukau Centre for Mechatronics is a purpose-built facility that provides a collaborative link between education and industry. Education in Automation and Robotics is provided towards the Bachelor of Engineering Technology Degree in Mechatronics. Short Courses relevant to automation and robotics are provided for Industry. There are scheduled courses (see dates below) and in addition, customised courses can be arranged. Student projects are supervised linking students with local industry.
Located in East Tamaki, close to many manufacturing companies in the Manukau region, the centre hosts a range of modern mechanical, electrical, computer and electronic equipment. As well as introducing new mechatronics concepts to your staff, the centre's facilities include:
- A modular production system for training in mechatronics
- A range of industrial robots
- A training room with ten workspaces equipped with PLCs, touch screens, variable speed drives, computers and specialised software.
COURSE SCHEDULE FOR 2010
In 2010 the Manukau Centre for Mechatronics is hosting the following two day courses.
ROBOTIC AUTOMATION
Duration – Two Days
Content
The programming of motion controllers for servo and stepper motors:
- Robotic automation principles
- The function of typical systems (open and closed loop)
- A comparison of motors used (stepper, servo etc.)
- Amplifiers / drives
- Motion controllers / co-ordinators
- Feedback methods
- Programming methods and examples.
Dates and Times
One Tuesday and Wednesday
| Tues 26 January and Wed 27 January |
8.30am - 4.30pm |
| Tues 24 August and Wed 25 August |
8.30am - 4.30pm |
Fee
$675.00
MACHINERY SAFETY
Duration – Two Days
Content
Safety rules, regulations and system design:
- New Zealand Health and Safety in Employment Act
- What the Act means
- Hazard identification
- Risk assessment
- Practical risk assessment
- Control system requirements
- Control system design.
Dates and Times
One Tuesday and Wednesday
| Tues 23 February and Wed 24 February |
8.30am - 4.30pm |
| Tues 21 September and Wed 22 September |
8.30am - 4.30pm |
Fee
$675.00
PLC PROGRAMMING
Duration – Two Days
Content
PLC programming principles and techniques:
- Function and typical applications of PLCs
- Connections
- Correct use of instructions
- Programming principles and techniques.
Dates and Times
One Tuesday and Wednesday
| Tues 23 March and Wed 24 March |
8.30am - 4.30pm |
| Tues 27 July and Wed 28 July |
8.30am - 4.30pm |
Fee
$675.00
AS-I NETWORKS
Duration – Two Days
Content
Actual Sensor Interface Network principles and design:
- Definition of AS Interface networks
- Network structure and benefits
- Control system requirements, design and programming software
- Practical application (including ‘hands-on’ wiring connection and programming)
- AS Interface safety network design, requirements, structure and benefits
- Safety network control system design and programming software
- Practical safety application (including ‘hands-on’ wiring connection and programming).
Dates and Times
One Tuesday and Wednesday
| Tues 27 April and Wed 28 April |
8.30am - 4.30pm |
| Tues 26 October and Wed 27 October |
8.30am - 4.30pm |
Fee
$675.00
HMI PROGRAMMING
Duration – Two Days
Content
Touchscreen configuration and programming:
- Touchscreen configuration, programming and commissioning
- Communication configuration (Ethernet) for Touchscreen, PLC and variable speed drive
- Variable speed drive configuration and commissioning
- Integration, Touchscreen, PLC and variable speed drive.
Dates and Times
One Tuesday and Wednesday
| Tues 25 May and Wed 26 May |
8.30am - 4.30pm |
| Tues 23 November and Wed 24 November |
8.30am - 4.30pm |
Fee
$675.00
SCADA WORKSHOP
Duration – Two Days
Content
Supervisory control and data acquisition design:
- SCADA principles
- Communication configuration
- Hands-on programming of a SCADA system.
Dates and Times
One Tuesday and Wednesday
| Tues 29 June and Wed 30 June |
8.30am - 4.30pm |
| Tues 7 December and Wed 8 December |
8.30am - 4.30pm |
Fee
$675.00
Additional courses will be introduced throughout the year. Please refer to the mechatronics website for the most current schedule. The centre also provides customised training in specific areas.
FURTHER INFORMATION
For more information or to register your interest in a scheduled course please contact the centre:
Phone +64 09 273 5429
Fax +64 09 272 3610
Email mechatronics.enquiries@manukau.ac.nz
Web www.mcmechatronics.co.nz
Location:
Manukau Centre for Mechatronics
Unit G, 62 Greenmount Drive
East Tamaki
Manukau City 2013
Auckland
Postal Address:
Manukau Centre for Mechatronics
PO Box 259001, Botany
East Tamaki
Manukau City 2013
Auckland