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Siemens Technik Akademie-Berlin presents

How You Teach Matters: Integrating a Systems

Approach in Engineering Technology Courses

Siemens Professional Education

Copyright © Siemens AG 2011. All rights reserved

Session Outline

I. Welcome/Introduction ▪ Siemens Technik Akademie ▪ German Technical Education & Apprenticeship Model

II. Overview of System Approach ▪ What is it? ▪ System Approach vs Traditional Teaching Methods

III. Application of System Approach in Technical Programs ▪ Sample System Approach Lesson

IV. System Approach in Action

IV. Conclusions/Last Questions

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What Is The Siemens Technik Akademie (STA)?

• The only international higher level engineering and technology academy within the Siemens Professional Education System

•Founded in 1998 to train students in engineering technology and applied mechatronics

• Connected to the Werner von Siemens ‘Berufschule’ (technical college) –one of the last remaining private technical colleges in Germany

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Mechatronics The Multi-disciplinary Field of Engineering Technology

Mechatronics in the synergistic integration of mechanics, electronics, control theory and systems. and computers into a complex, single systems used within product design and manufacturing, in order to improve and/or optimize its functionality.

Known Aliases: Automation Technology, Integrated Technology, Multi-skilled Technology, Robotics Technology

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German Dual Technical Education System

Practical Training: administered by the Companies

Highly qualified

Highly productiveHigh employability

Company A

• practical on job training

• employed at the company

State or private Vocational SchoolTheory: administered by the state

Company C



Company B



Future oriented

“Handlungskompetenz”

Employees:

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STA 2+2 Program StructureAssociate Engineer + Bachelor of Engineering

Associate Engineer = „bridge“ between the production floor/on- the- ground technicians and engineering team

Fall 2011 launch of our integrated SmartGrid technology curriculum- BS of Engineering- Electronic Systems

1st 2nd 3rd 4th Semester

Associate Engineer

Bachelor of Engineering

5th 6th 7th 8th Semester

Intern-ship

thesis

test

Engineering content

Management SkillsEmployability

Skills

Teamwork

Intercultural Experience

Associate EngineerHigh School MasterBachelor of Engineering

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System Approach Learning Loop

Then focus on: -System modules - Components

- Physical properties - Measurements

Students learn about the complexities of the system in a holistic fashion

Start at macro level

Ability to pinpoint

malfunctions

Ability to transfer their knowledge to another system „Handlungs-kompetenz“

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Traditional Approach: Mechatronic/ Integrated Tech Education

This Approach Misses:

• Subsystem Inter-relationships

• Systems Integration

• Comprehensive System Analysis

• Comprehensive Troubleshooting

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Complex Mechatronic System

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System Approach: Mechatronic/ Integrated Tech Education

With its system focus and holistic learning model, System Approach stresses:

Contextual Learning of Theoretical Principles

Understanding of Subsystems Inter-relationships and How These Relationships Drive System Function

System Integration

Comprehensive troubleshooting tied to Systems Analysis

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System Approach in the Classroom:

Electrical Engineering Sample Lesson

Solenoids

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Mechatronic System

Gear Sorting Line



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What does the module do ?

How does the module work ?

What happens in the module ?

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SolenoidSolenoid

Selection of a ComponentSelection of a Component

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Solenoid:Solenoid:What does What does the the component component dodo

in this in this module?module?





ChuteChute

Part Present SensorPart Present Sensor

SolenoidSolenoid

Part PresentPart Present

SensorSensor

(Module 2)(Module 2)

GateGate

CarriageCarriage

(Module 2)(Module 2)



Initial position: Gear not present, Gate closedInitial position: Gear not present, Gate closed



Gear present (Module 2): Sensor B3 triggeredGear present (Module 2): Sensor B3 triggered

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Gate closed: Move CarriageGate closed: Move Carriage

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• Gear detected by sensor B2Gear detected by sensor B2

• Solenoid Y1 energizedSolenoid Y1 energized

• Gear detected by sensor B3Gear detected by sensor B3

• Solenoid Y1 de-energizedSolenoid Y1 de-energized

Machine sub-sequenceMachine sub-sequence

• Move CarriageMove Carriage

Gate opensGate opens

Gate closesGate closes



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What are the underlying physical principles of the What are the underlying physical principles of the component?component?

Voltage Voltage Current Current Magnetic Field Magnetic Field Force Force Movement Movement



Learning how to use datasheets, internet, training Learning how to use datasheets, internet, training

material, and books to discuss physical material, and books to discuss physical characteristics, ie voltages, power consumptions, life characteristics, ie voltages, power consumptions, life cyclescycles







Troubleshooting Example: Gear is present at the gate. Gate Troubleshooting Example: Gear is present at the gate. Gate does not open. does not open.

• Is the PLC output set to open the gate?Is the PLC output set to open the gate?Status indicatorStatus indicator

(PLC output (PLC output

module) is on.module) is on.

• Is voltage applied to the solenoid?Is voltage applied to the solenoid?

not ok, not ok,

should be 24 Vshould be 24 VCheck cable between PLC Check cable between PLC output and solenoidoutput and solenoid

Voltage A1Voltage A1A2 = A2 =

0V0V

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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting StrategiesStrategies

Learning StepsLearning Steps• Developing strategies to Developing strategies to find out the malfunction in find out the malfunction in the system, not only in this the system, not only in this component component • Deepen the strategies by Deepen the strategies by using simulation tools using simulation tools

• Short and clear description of the Short and clear description of the

problemproblem

• Gear(s) present?Gear(s) present?

• Is (are) the present gear(s) Is (are) the present gear(s) detected?detected?

• Does the sensor send a signal to Does the sensor send a signal to

the PLC?the PLC?

• Is voltage applied to the PLCIs voltage applied to the PLC

output?output?

• Is voltage applied to the solenoid?Is voltage applied to the solenoid?



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• Where does the Where does the

component appear component appear

elsewhere in the elsewhere in the

entire system?entire system?

• What is its function/What is its function/

purpose at each purpose at each

location in the location in the

machine?machine?

Return to the SystemReturn to the System



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System Approach In Action:Siemens Technik Akademie Examples

Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification Program

Bacholer of Engineering-SMARTGrid Focus

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Siemens Mechatronic Systems Certification Program (SMSCP)

International standard industry certification in

mechatronic systems

Comprehensive skills certification offered in three levels,

not a product certification

Delivered together with partner schools

Verified through certification examinations

Consistent standards of achievement worldwide

Result: Well-grounded individuals who can adapt to new work situations quickly and appropriately “Handlungskompetenz”

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System Approach in Tech Ed:

SMSCP Certification

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STA Berlin

SMSCP

Partner Schools

StudentsStudentsTeachersTeachers

work

for

educate

study

at Student

Certification

School

Certification

Teacher

Certification

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SMSCP Competency Areas

Level I- Mechatronic Assistant

Electrical Components

Mechanical Components

and Electric Drives

(Electro) Pneumatic and

Hydraulic Circuits

Digital Fundamentals and

PLCs

Level II- Mechatronic Associate

Process Control

Technologies

Introduction to Totally

Integrated Automation

Automation systems

Motor control

Mechanics and Machine

Elements

Manufacturing Processes

Level III-Mechatronic Professional

Mechatronic Systems

Design

Customized

Automation Solutions

with TIA

Diagnostics, Control

Systems and

Optimization

Dynamics of

Machinery and

Kinematics

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SMSCP Levels of Certification

Three levels of student certification that are built on job profiles:

Siemens Certified Mechatronic SystemsAssistant (Level 1)- Machine Operator Efficient operation of complex mechatronic system Identifying problems and troubleshooting

Siemens Certified Mechatronic SystemsAssociate (Level 2)- Technician Focus on systems management, troubleshooting and optimization

Siemens Certified Mechatronic SystemsProfessional (Level 3)- Engineer University-level engineering education, systems design and process optimization

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SMSCP Partner Schools worldwide

Schools who are an official partner of the SMSCP: 14 colleges in the US 1 college in South Korea 1 college in China 5 polytechnics in Malaysia 1 college in Singapore 1 training center in India

Schools who are in the process of becoming an official partner: 6 colleges in the US 2 training centers in South Africa 3 training centers in India 2 colleges in UK 2 college in Indonesia

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System Approach in Curriculum Design:

SMARTGrid at Siemens Technik AkademieSmart Grid

Competency Fields

Smart Grid

@ SPE

Technology

Market-Activities

Competencies

Standards

Corporate Strategies

• ICT• Power-

Electronics• Power-

Engineering• Mechanical

Engineering• Materials• ...

Smart Grid

Training and Education Concept

Smart GridShow Room

Energy Distribution

Smart Grid

Control

E mobilityInfrastructure

BusinessOpportunities

ElectricVehicle

Energy Generation

Building Automation Flexible, reliable & secure power supplyFlexible, reliable & secure power supply

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Building automation

Power data (PLC)230V power net

230V power net

Power

dat

a (P

LC)

Power data (all collected)

Pow

er d

ata

(PL

C)

SM

SM

SM

CS

CS

DC

AP

Battery

Monitor

Switch

DC->AC

SM

battery- Switch

- DC->AC

Power data (PLC)

Computer Cloud:

Switching Logic/Grid stabilizer

Simulated power input

Virtual Infrastructure:

- Smart Meter database

- Power data collecting

Price calculation

Customer database

- Billing

- Contracts

- Preferences

Active Board SW

Legend:

AP: Access Point WLAN

CS: Charging Station

DC: Data Concentrator

PLC: Power Line Communication

UPS: Uninterruptable Power Supply

SM: Smart Meter

Smart Grid Control

SM

Power data (PLC)

Building

automation

status

Power data (PLC)

SM

Interaction

Different views

Customer interface

Company interface

Power plant interface

Current supply simulation

Manual control

Active Board

Rates

Identification

Charge-/discharge

control

UPS

Siemens Wind Power (Denmark)

User inputs

SM

Power data

Show Room Smart Grid: Technische UmsetzungShow Room Smart Grid: Electric Vehicle / Charging Infrastucture

Power data (PLC)

power gridpower grid


SMCS

DC

AP

Computer Cloud:






Price calculation

Customer database

- Billing

- Contracts

- Preferences

New services and business models

Smart Grid Control

Rates

Identification

Charge-/discharge

control Legend:

AP: Access Point WLAN

CS: Charging Station

DC: Data Concentrator

PLC: Power Line Communication

SM: Smart Meter

230V power net230V power net


DC

AP

SM

battery- Switch

- DC->AC

Power data (PLC)

Computer Cloud:






Price calculation

Customer database

- Billing

- Contracts

- Preferences

Active Board SW

Smart Grid ControlSiemens Wind Power (Denmark)

SM

Power data

Show Room Smart Grid:

Energy Generation

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Smart Grid Show Room

Visit from Herrn DehenHead of Siemens Energy Sector

Februar 2011

Visit from Herrn Dr. Hausmann

Februar 2011

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Vehicle Management and Visualisation by Tablet PC Solar and Smart Storage

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Smart Grid Control Center Display of Electricity Price on Tablet PC

Display of Smart Meter by Energy Station Smart Meter – Feeding into the Net



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System Approach in Curriculum Design:Bachelor of Engineering- SMARTGrid focus at Siemens Technik Akademie

1 Jahr

2 Jahr

3 Jahr

4 Jahr

+ Smart Grid Module

+ Smart Grid Module

BS in Electronic Systems Engineering with a Smart Grid Profile:

Siemens Sectors as Partners

In cooperation with the education and teaching teams of the STA develop the practical training modules

Continous development of the training curriculum in cooperation with the Smart Grid experts of Siemens AG

+ Smart Grid Module

+ Smart Grid Module

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Contact

Nakisha EvansInternational Partnerships and Marketing Siemens Technik Akademie Berlin

E-mail: [email protected]

Web: www.siemens-certifications.comwww.technik-akademie.de

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