Automation

Automation is the control of machines and processes by independent systems through the use of various technologies.

This is a practical competition that will test your logic, design and fault-finding skills in a challenging environment using automation equipment. To complete the tasks, competitors are expected to apply their theoretical knowledge of fundamental principles of, automation, basic pneumatic and electro-pneumatic technologies and PLC technologies. The skills that are tested include:

• Designing, building and testing pneumatic, electro-pneumatic circuits and PLC programmes for sequential and non-sequential tasks
• Using appropriate sensors and actuators to build simple automated systems
• Limited mechanical assembly and basic electrical wiring
• Adding new functionality and operations to a given application
• General Impression and function