Hardware; Fluidsim Programming And Simulation Software - Festo MecLab Getting Started

Getting Started with Festo MecLab
Lesson Planning
Set of Exercises
Each station has a set of exercises that begin as simple tasks. Each subsequent task (or exer-
cise) builds on the previous and is a little more difficult. It starts out by learning about compo-
nents, their function and symbols and ends with complex programming.
The exercise workbooks are to be used by the students as worksheets. The worksheets
are available as Word files. You may copy, distribute and modify these as needed.
Presentation
This contains the illustrations from the theory section and can be used during a lecture or to
create your own documents.

Hardware

The hardware consists of the three stations, the EasyPorts, the necessary cables, work
pieces and tools.
Some of the exercises call for the conversion of the stations. For example changing, adjust-
ing or relocating sensors, attaching or removing actuators.
The system was designed so that components can be swapped between stations. For exam-
ple:
Sensors from the conveyor station can be used in the stack magazine or handling station.
The stamping unit from the stack magazine station can be attached to the conveyor.
It is also possible to form an assembly line with all three stations, however this calls for
more advanced conversion and/or relocation and adjustment of the components.
FluidSIM® Programming and Simulation Software
The FluidSIM® programming and simulation software on the supplied CD-ROM is tailored to
the functions of MecLab®. The software is easily installed on the PC from the CD-ROM.
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