Industrial automation laboratory
Overview
The Industrial Automation Laboratory is a laboratory of the TalTech Institute of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, which allows solving technical tasks related to automation based on the needs of industry as well as within the framework of studies. The laboratory's facilities are used to carry out research projects, business collaborations, and student development projects.
Equipment and capabilities
The laboratory has the following equipment:
• SMC training bench with Siemens S7-1500 series industrial controller (PLC) and Siemens KTP-700 series user interface (HMI) – testing the integration of various sensors, advanced training, teaching
• PLC Siemens S7-1200 series industrial controllers – solving various automation tasks, advanced training, teaching
• Machine vision camera Cognex (In-Sight 7905C series) – testing machine vision solutions, advanced training, teaching
• Machine vision system with 4 Basler cameras (a2A2448-23gmBAS series), PC with Pylon software – testing machine vision solutions, advanced training, teaching
Main areas of activity
- Teaching automation knowledge
- Testing machine vision solutions
- Programming Siemens PLCs
- Support for research projects
- Supervision of students
Collaboration and projects
The Industrial Automation Laboratory cooperates with various industrial companies, supports TalTech research projects and helps students implement engineering development ideas. The laboratory's previous projects are related to testing machine vision solutions, PLC programming and teaching.
Team and contact
Contact: Martinš Sarkans
E-mail: martins.sarkans@taltech.ee
Phone: +372 620 3267
SMC training stand with Siemens PLC and HMI
Machine vision camera Cognex In-Sight 7905C
Machine vision system with 4 Basler cameras