Project Title: Develop & Test a VFD for a positioning applications.
LS Electric
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| Project Title | Develop & Test a VFD for a positioning applications. |
| Project Topics | Product Design & Development Research & Development |
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| Project Synopsis: Challenge/Opportunity |
Variable Frequency Drives that control provides position feedback from an encoder (feedback); the goal is to test to make sure that the VFD and encoder feedback from the AC Motor is accurate and document that.
Typically VFDs are not used from positioning applications - this is typically done with a servo motor and servo amplifier as the industry norm. However, people want to push the VFD to do more applications - for example using to control a conveyor belt to do 'indexing' moves as the 'work-in-progress/product' moves from station to station.
The control elements is also important - typically and industrial controller (plc or industrial pc) will be the brains and send control signals to the VFD; That is most typically; however we also like to do R&D on having a HMI (with a scripting language) control the VFD positioning without a PLC or PC. Lastly, we like to see if the internal sequencing of the VFD could be used by itself without a PLC, PC or HMI.
The end result would be a test data, report and documented methods of how to to the above.
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Project Timeline
LS Electric - Develop & Test a VFD for a positioning applications.
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Mon, 04/12/21
12:00 AM
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Temp Check #3 Due
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Required Evaluation
Evaluation submission is required.
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Description:
Survey link: https://forms.gle/TNatKYKxtLMqKCC67
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Fri, 07/09/21
12:00 AM
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LS ELECTRIC SITE VISIT @ VERNON HILLS
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Description:
Anderson students will visit LS Electric:
Overview of LS Electric.
Meet and greet.
Short training of iS7 VFD
Take back required equipment (VFD, Motor, encoder card). Possible enclosure panel.
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Fri, 07/09/21
12:00 AM
UTC
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UPLOAD MILESTONE #1 DELIVERABLE
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Background on LS Electric
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Tue, 08/10/21
12:00 AM
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UPLOAD MILESTONE #2 DELIVERABLE
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Description:
Single Position Control
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Mon, 08/30/21
12:00 AM
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Program Kickoff
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Location:
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Fri, 12/02/22
12:00 AM
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Temp Check #5 Due
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Required Evaluation
Evaluation submission is required.
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Description:
Survey link: https://forms.gle/TNatKYKxtLMqKCC67
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Mid-Project Check-In & Rescope
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Description:
CapSource, LS Electric, and Anderson University will reconvene to iron out goals for Spring term
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Temp Check #4 Due
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Required Evaluation
Evaluation submission is required.
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Description:
Survey link: https://forms.gle/TNatKYKxtLMqKCC67
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Temp Check #6 Due
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Required Evaluation
Evaluation submission is required.
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Description:
Survey link: https://forms.gle/TNatKYKxtLMqKCC67
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Final Peer Evaluation Due
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Evaluation submission is required.
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Description:
Survey link: https://forms.gle/aiQzBrG8hHYcVNP5A
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Final Self Evaluation Due
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Required Evaluation
Evaluation submission is required.
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Description:
Survey link: https://forms.gle/ATKxrnKGcLK44guaA
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Feedback Session w/ LS Electric
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Description:
Feedback on Milestone 1 Deliverables
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UPLOAD MILESTONE #3 DELIVERABLE
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Description:
Multi-drive Synchronization
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UPLOAD MILESTONE #4 DELIVERABLE
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HMI Setup and Monitoring
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REMINDER OF CONFIDENTIALITY
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Description:
During this program, you'll be working on a real project posed by a real industry partner. By registering for the CapSource system and participating in this Program, you are bound by the Rules of Engagement, including strict confidentiality of information shared with you. Please be respectful and professional.
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OFFICIAL PROJECT WRAP UP
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Students will present final insights to industry partner leadership team. Please upload your final deliverables!
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Kickoff Evaluation Due
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Evaluation submission is required.
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Description:
Survey link: https://forms.gle/ykd5jdTFakLbeqdV8
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OFFICIAL PROJECT LAUNCH
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Description:
We�ll web conference our industry partner into our 12:00 EST class to kickoff the project.
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Mid-Milestone Virtual Checkin
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Description:
Q&A Session with LS Electric Team
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Temp Check #1 Due
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Required Evaluation
Evaluation submission is required.
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Description:
Survey link: https://forms.gle/TNatKYKxtLMqKCC67
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Temp Check #2 Due
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Required Evaluation
Evaluation submission is required.
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Description:
Survey link: https://forms.gle/TNatKYKxtLMqKCC67
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Program Managers
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| Scott Kennedy | Anderson University |
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