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Research

Gather and share information on a basic embedded Arduino microcontroller control circuit block diagram for a robotics application.

Create and plan a basic embedded Arduino microcontroller control circuit block diagram.

Electronics and Control Systems

Foundational Standards

Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining tools and machinery; handling materials; utilizing personal protective equipment; maintaining a safe work area; and handling hazardous materials and forces..

Demonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversity, positive work ethic, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork.

Explore the range of careers available in the field and investigate their educational requirements, and demonstrate job-seeking skills including resume-writing and interviewing.

Advocate and practice safe, legal, responsible, and ethical use of information and technology tools specific to the industry pathway.

Participate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leadership and teamwork.

Safety

Adhere to safety rules for electronic power and control systems.

Outline elements of a lockout/tagout (LOTO) program, describe the LOTO process, and test to ensure a zero energy state.

Describe safety procedures for disconnecting or connecting electronic components.

Summarize the NFPA 70E arc flash guidelines and explain their importance.

DC Power

Connect and test a DC power supply.

Explain the operation of PN junction diodes, LEDs, Zener diodes, and voltage regulators.

Describe the operation of half wave and full wave rectifiers.

Measure output from a DC power supply to determine noise or quality of filtering.

Relays

Install and test a solid-state relay.

Sensors

Install and test analog electronic sensors.

Document the operation of thermistors, RTD temperature sensors, and thermocouples.

Document the operation of resistive, capacitive, and piezoelectric pressure sensors.

Variable Frequency Drives

Test capabilities of an AC variable frequency drive.

Connect and operate an AC variable frequency drive (VFD) with an AC motor and relay control circuit.

Programmable Logic Controllers

Connect and transfer programs between a personal computer and a programmable controller via a serial, USB, or Ethernet connection.

Demonstrate how programmable logic controllers are wired to power, input/output, and network devices.

Create a basic programmable logic controller ladder-style program.

Interpret programmable logic controller programs with internal and external contacts, timers, counters, non-retentive output coils, internal coils, subroutines, conditional commands, and math commands.

Interpret programmable logic controller programs that control and sequence electric motors and fluid power systems.