Integration of sensors, actuators, and control systems for fully automated production lines.
About this course
ELTR 3850 Industrial Automation Integration brings together the components that make modern factories run. You will learn how to connect sensors, actuators, and control systems so they work as a single automated unit. The course builds on the programming skills you gained in ELTR 3250 and applies them to real-world production scenarios.
Through hands-on labs in the Tamarack Building shops, you will wire I/O modules, configure communication protocols, and write ladder logic to manage automated sequences. You will also practice troubleshooting common errors and performing safety checks to ensure the system operates safely.
Who takes this course
This course is an elective for students in the Electrical & Mechanical Trades department. It is particularly relevant for students in the Electrical Techniques program and those pursuing apprenticeship training in Construction & Maintenance Electrician. No other programs currently list this course as a requirement.
Credits: 3 · Hours: 45
Prerequisites
- ELTR 3250 Programmable Logic Controllers
Learning outcomes
- Select appropriate sensors and actuators for industrial automation tasks
- Wire and configure I/O modules for programmable logic controllers
- Develop ladder logic programs to manage automated production sequences
- Troubleshoot communication errors between control systems and field devices
- Perform safety checks on automated machinery in accordance with code
Evaluation
| Component | Weight (%) |
| Midterm exam | 25 |
| Lab practical: system integration | 30 |
| Final project: automated cell design | 30 |
| Lab reports | 15 |