Industrial Electronics in Industrial Electronics in Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP): Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP):

Our Singapore ExperienceOur Singapore Experience

Engr. Jeffrey T. Dellosa Engr. Jeffrey T. Dellosa ECE Faculty / Web AdministratorECE Faculty / Web Administrator

Caraga State UniversityCaraga State University(www.carsu.edu.ph)(www.carsu.edu.ph)

Sharing for the 3rd Caraga ICT CongressAlmont Inland Resort and Hotel Convention Center

February 24, 2011

Why were we in SG?Why were we in SG?

Study and learn the academic management system of NYPNYP / Polytechnic Schools in Singapore

Improve our technical competence (the Filipino faculty) in Industrial Electronics and Mechatronics

Our SponsorsOur Sponsors

Sharing TopicsSharing Topics

1. Singapore/NYP Academic System and Curriculum and NYP’s Teaching Factory Concepts

2. Training proceedings on PLC, Embedded System and Motion Control

Training ProceedingsTraining Proceedings

Week 1: Digital SystemsDigital SystemsWeek 2: Motion ControlMotion ControlWeek 3: Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)Week 4: Mini – Project on Motion ControlWeek 5: Mini – Project on PLCWeek 6: Mini – Project on Embedded Systems

Singapore in Google MapSingapore in Google Map

Singapore’s Academic ModelSingapore’s Academic Model

The Training InstitutionThe Training InstitutionNanyang Polytechnic (NYP) is one of the

premiere polytechnic schools in Singapore.

An ISO9000, ISO9001, and an ISO14001 certified academic institution

Recipient of several institutional awards such as the:◦ Singapore Innovation Class Award◦ Hewitt Best Employer Award◦ People Excellence Award◦ Singapore Environmental Excellence Award

NYP’s Teaching Factory ConceptNYP’s Teaching Factory Concept

Emulating and integrating the real-life Emulating and integrating the real-life industrial environment with the teaching and learning environment

Project work Project work is an integral component -- a platform for students to draw from the pool of knowledge and skills learned and apply them in real-life multi-disciplinary environment

NYP’s Teaching Factory ConceptNYP’s Teaching Factory Concept

COLLABORATIONCOLLABORATION◦Strategic Win-win Partnership with the Strategic Win-win Partnership with the

Industry and a multi-approach & multi-level Industry and a multi-approach & multi-level collaborations:collaborations: Technology Leaders such as:Technology Leaders such as:

NYP’s Teaching Factory ConceptNYP’s Teaching Factory Concept

NYP’s Teaching Factory ConceptNYP’s Teaching Factory Concept

NYP’s Teaching Factory ConceptNYP’s Teaching Factory Concept

NYP’s Teaching Factory ConceptNYP’s Teaching Factory Concept

NYP’s Teaching Factory ConceptNYP’s Teaching Factory Concept

NYP’s Teaching Factory ConceptNYP’s Teaching Factory Concept

NYP’s Teaching Factory ConceptNYP’s Teaching Factory Concept

NYP’s Teaching Factory ConceptNYP’s Teaching Factory Concept

Training ProceedingsTraining Proceedings

Digital SystemsDigital Systems(Week 1, Sept. 13–17, 2010)

Scope:Scope: The C Language The Number System The Microcontroller architecture The Microcontroller digital output Microcontroller Timers and Counters Microcontroller Serial Port Interface Microcontroller Interrupt System A LOT of Programming in C

Training ProceedingsTraining Proceedings

Motion ControlMotion Control(Week 2, Sept. 20–24, 2010)

Scope:Scope:◦Power Electronics◦MOTORS

Stepper Motor Servo Motors

◦Motion Control Applications: Encoder◦Motion Control Applications: H-Bridge

Training ProceedingsTraining Proceedings

Programmable ControllersProgrammable Controllers(Week 3, Sept. 27–Oct. 1, 2010)

Scope:Scope:◦PLC Technology: Electromechanical Relays◦PLC (Features, Types, Industry Applications)◦PLC Programming using Omron◦Introduction to FluidSIM-P (Simulation to relay

circuits)

Training ProceedingsTraining Proceedings

Mini-Project in Motion ControlMini-Project in Motion Control(Week 4, Oct. 4-8, 2010)

Scope:Scope:◦Implementation of an H-Bridge Circuit to Control a motor.

◦Implementation of a DC Motor Driver

Training ProceedingsTraining Proceedings

Mini-Project in PLCMini-Project in PLC(Week 5, Oct. 10-14, 2010)

Scope:Scope:◦Design and Implementation of a Traffic System using OMRON PLC.

Training ProceedingsTraining Proceedings

Mini-Project in Embedded SystemsMini-Project in Embedded Systems(Week 6, Oct. 16-22, 2010)

Scope:Scope: Design/Implementation of EasyC program in a VEX Robot.

Vex Robot Competition

Training ProceedingsTraining Proceedings

Special Lectures by Nanyang Polytechnic:1. Program Briefing and Course Administration by Mr.

Ng Koon Guan

2. Briefing on Post Training, Objectives/Deliverables by Ms. Teo Pebble

3. NYP Experience in Manpower Development, NYP++/ Teaching Factory Concepts by Chua Gim Peng

4. NYP Academic Systems and Curriculum Development by Mr. Ng Koon Guan

ConclusionsConclusions Learning the C language was very interesting Learning the C language was very interesting

and challengingand challenging Learning how to implement “wire-wrapping” Learning how to implement “wire-wrapping”

technology was tedious but fun in motion controltechnology was tedious but fun in motion control Learning PLC in a highly “industrialized Learning PLC in a highly “industrialized

academic environment” was greatly appreciated academic environment” was greatly appreciated with enough resources (laboratory) for every with enough resources (laboratory) for every student.student.

New program/software learned: Kiel C, Omron New program/software learned: Kiel C, Omron PLC & FluidSim, Easy C PLC & FluidSim, Easy C

RecommendationsRecommendations1.1. Implementation of the acquired knowledge Implementation of the acquired knowledge

from the three major topics covered, especially from the three major topics covered, especially on the PLC and Micro-controller programming on the PLC and Micro-controller programming in the subject Industrial Electronics.in the subject Industrial Electronics.

2.2. Strengthen the basic programming Strengthen the basic programming curriculum/instruction in the department (on C curriculum/instruction in the department (on C language). language).

3.3. Design and implement laboratory modules for Design and implement laboratory modules for the use of the ECE students.the use of the ECE students.

RecommendationsRecommendations

4.4. Acquire additional equipments and materials Acquire additional equipments and materials needed for the instruction/laboratory works needed for the instruction/laboratory works in the ECE programin the ECE program

5.5. Make use of the Hitachi Lab Equipments and Make use of the Hitachi Lab Equipments and parts to create something new for IE.parts to create something new for IE.

6.6. Purchase one Vex Robot educational kit for Purchase one Vex Robot educational kit for instructional purposes in the Micro-P subject instructional purposes in the Micro-P subject and showcase this to HS students.and showcase this to HS students.

RecommendationsRecommendations

4.4. Establish industry collaboration: faculty Establish industry collaboration: faculty immersion during summer in the industry immersion during summer in the industry desired for each facultydesired for each faculty

5.5. Adopt the “teaching factory concepts” of Adopt the “teaching factory concepts” of NYP.NYP.

Side TripsSide Trips

TOURS sponsored by Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP):

◦City Tour in Singapore◦Tour inside the campus of NYP and its

facilities◦Marina Barage◦The National Orchid Garden

Thank you very much Thank you very much for listening!for listening!

Contact:Contact:jtdellosa@carsu.edu.phjtdellosa@carsu.edu.ph

(085) 341 3249(085) 341 3249www.carsu.edu.phwww.carsu.edu.ph

Demo on ProjectsDemo on Projects@ our booth.@ our booth.