IEDA 2100E: Computing in industrial applications (Spring 2023)

An Experiential course with a focus: Smart Systems for Kerry Logistics

Instructor: Prof. Richard H.Y. So (Office: Rm5604)
TAs are:    Kyle (Rm5569)

Industry Advisors: Jacky POON, Senior Manager from Kerry Logistics.

Learning should be FUN! If you have any idea to make the course
more interesting, please let me know.

Last updated on 18 May 2023
[99.9% of the learning exchange takes places via WhatApps, CANVAS, and f2f. This site is just for references]

[19 May 2023] Kerry is so impressed with your effort that they have decided to issus a certification of participation to each of you as well as offering some E-gift vouchers to the two winning teams as a token of thanks.

[12 May 2023] Good Job to everyone! This is the FIRST time that we test your deliverables by driving a Kerry's car and completing a full simulated deliverable trip.

[10 Feb 2023] It is excited to learn that this year's topic is related to ESG! Kindly note that registration to this course will require interviews.

[10 Jan 2023] WELCOME to 2023's Experiential Course! Kerry Logistics will give a ZOOM intro talk on Thu 4 Feb 2023 10:30am (Zoom 926 0819 7943) passcode = 2100E Click here for the poster of the talk.

For this year:
Sponsor: Kerry Logistics
Course Code: IEDA2100E (Experiential Learning) [An elective for Minor in Robotics]
Course Title: Computing in Industrial Applications
Course Credit: 3-credits
Course format: No exam & lecture. Lab-voluntary. Completely project based course with tutorial

[Do NOT take it because of no lecture! The workload DOUBLE a normal 3 credit course]
[Take it because you like it!]
We are launching this course again in the coming SPRING and KERRY LOGISTICS will be the industrial sponsor. Outstanding students from this course can also applied for summer internship with KERRY LOGISTICS.

Regards

Richard SO (rhyso@ust.hk)
Instructor of IEDA2100E



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Resource Corner
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Experience Sharing on the VALUES of Experiential Learning (EL)
Video of the EL project with instructor and students sharing can be found in CEI’s www site (required UST login):
Mistakes, Lessons, More Mistakes... That's Experiential Learning

Summary flyer of previous IELM2100E
2016: Designing a RFID tagging system for HK Airport

2017: Designing an OCR automation systen for Kerry Logistics.

Relevant Documents of IELM2100E
Details will be posted in CANVAS and WHATAPPS group will be formed for speedy communications.

The IELM2100E Advisory team
Prof. Michael WANG, Director of HKUST Robotics Institute.
Prof. Ying CHAU, Director of HKUST SIGHT Programme.
Prof. Betty LIN, Associate Director of Dual-degree Programme in Technology and Management.
Prof. Tim WOO, Faculty Leader of HKUST Robotics Team.
Dr Beatrice CHU, Centre for Education Innovation
Ms Giovanna TANG, Centre for Education Innovation

Past Lecture notes of IELM2100S
You are welcome to attend lectures of IELM2100S as you see fit.
Chapter 1 - Introduction to Automation
     Appendix to Switch and Relay
     Exercise One on 'Introduction to Automation'   [ Suggested Answers]

Chapter 2 - Pneumatic Actuation
     Appendix to Pneumatic Actuation
     Supplementary notes on valves
     Exercise Two on 'Pneumatic Controls'   [ Suggested Answers]

Chapter 3 - Sensors, transducers & transceivers
     Appendix to Sensors, Tranducers, & Transceivers
     Exercise Three on 'Sensors'   [ Suggested Answers]

Chapter 4 - Ladder Logic & PLC
     Appendix to PLC controlled systems
     Exercise Four on 'PLC Controls'   [ Suggested Answers]

Chapter 5 - Electro-magnetic Actuation
     Exercise Five on 'Motor Controls'.   [ Suggested Answers]

Chapter 6 - Analogue, Digital, & Microprocessor control
     Exercise Six on 'ADC, DAC and Micro-processor control'   [ Suggested Answers]

Background Reading & Relevant Web sites
Software tools to visualize magnetic flux flow.
Variable Frequency Drive to control the speed of an AC motor
Using a PLC or MCU to (digitally) control the speed of an AC motor
Using analogue ICs to control the speed of an AC motor
How a common 3 pole DC motor works @ solarbotics.net/
Homepage for Octopus Cards
Octopus cards use Sony's Felica smart cards.
Homepage for Felica smart cards from SONY
Data sheet of Octopus Card. It contains an 8-bit processor with 2.4K or 4K memory
Homepage for Lego Mindstorm series
Homepage on Pneumatic Cylinders
Web catalogue for FARNELL Industrial Control Components
Homepage for RS Components Ltd
MP3 player has a CPU
Web catalogue for RS Electronics Control Components
Homepage on sensor systems for domestics uses
    Homepage on personal emergency response systems
    Homepage on Residential & commercial security & automation
Home page contains tutorial on 8255 PPI (by Boondog Automation)
Home Page for Aibo - the Smart Toy Dog 3rd generation smart toy - aibo

Home Page for RSA Public Key Encryption algorithm
Difference between RS232 COM port and USB.
Example link for USB.

Last year's Lab Instructions[Labs should be FUN!!]
There is no lab with IELM2100E but if you could like to attend any one of the following lab of IEDA2100S at your own time, please contact Prof. Richard So for arrangement. Lab venue: the new IA lab at 4/F., Rm 4223. Time: TBA.
Lab#1: design & build a pneumatic control door
Lab#2: design & build an automatic door with safety sensor
Lab#3&4: Mission Impossible - design, build, & neutralize an anti-thief system. Have Fun!
Lab#5: first exercise with Programmable Logic Controller
Lab#6&7: design & build a PLC-based automatic material selecter
Lab#8&9: design & build a PLC-based traffic light
Lab#10: To build your first RFID system! [This lab will not be graded, have fun!]

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