555 – Sensors

You are required to complete a coursework assignment for the module Sensors, Transducers and Actuators (UFMFPK-15-2). The assignment must strictly follow the specifications provided and be submitted as a group report.

### General Requirements

– The work must be completed in a group of three students.

– Submit one combined report only.

– Maximum length: 15 pages (excluding references and appendices).

– The report must include both Part A and Part B.

– Attach a SafeAssign report with the submission.

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## Part A: Individual Research Report (50 Marks)

Each group member must prepare an individual report (maximum 3 pages) on a topic related to Industrial Sensors. Suggested topics include:

– Proximity Sensors

– Temperature Sensors

– Pressure Sensors

– Flow Sensors

– Level Sensors

– Optical Sensors

– Humidity Sensors

### Requirements:

– Use IEEE conference paper format.

– The report must include the following sections:

1. Title

2. Abstract (max 250 words)

– Include purpose, methodology, findings, and conclusions.

3. Introduction

– Provide background, context, objectives, and importance.

4. Methodology

– Describe technologies, components, and working principles.

– Include diagrams, charts, or figures where necessary.

5. Discussion

– Analyse results and compare with existing studies.

6. Conclusion

– Summarise findings and suggest improvements.

7. References (IEEE format)

### Important:

– Each student must choose a different sensor type.

– Total pages for Part A (group): 9 pages.

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## Part B: System Design and Simulation (Group Work 50 Marks)

Design and simulate an automated sorting and delivery system using Mitsubishi FX Simulator.

### System Description:

The system is used in a cement industry in Oman to sort cement bags into three sizes:

– Large

– Medium

– Small

The system must:

– Detect the size of each bag using sensors.

– Sort the bags accordingly.

– Transfer them using a lifting mechanism.

– Deliver them to three different storage locations using conveyor belts.

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### Tasks to Complete:

### 1. Technical Requirements (10 Marks)

– Identify:

– Types of sensors used

– Number of sensors

– Number of conveyor belts

– Provide clear justification for all selections.

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### 2. System Design (10 Marks)

– Design the full system using sensors and actuators.

– Clearly describe:

– Step-by-step operation

– Control algorithm or flowchart

– System specifications

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### 3. Programming and Simulation (10 Marks)

– Develop a control program using Mitsubishi FX Simulator.

– Simulate the system and demonstrate:

– Sorting process

– Conveyor operations

– Lift movement

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### 4. Presentation (20 Marks)

– Prepare a recorded group presentation.

– The video must show:

– System design explanation

– Simulation in operation

– Demonstration of all functions

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## Control System Requirements (Must Be Implemented)

– When PB1 (X20) is pressed Hopper supply (Y0) turns ON.

– When released Y0 turns OFF.

– When SW1 (X24) is ON Conveyors run.

– When OFF Conveyors stop.

– Sensors:

– X10, X12, X14 detect parts on left

– X11, X13, X15 stop conveyor after 3 seconds

– Size detection:

– X0 Large

– X1 Medium

– X2 Small

– Lift control:

– X3 detects part on lift

– X6 Upper position

– X5 Middle position

– X4 Lower position

– Outputs:

– Y2 Lift up

– Y3 Lift down

– Y4 Lift rotation

### Sorting Logic:

– Large Upper conveyor

– Medium Middle conveyor

– Small Lower conveyor

– After transferring the part:

– The lift must return to its initial position and wait.

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## Final Deliverables

The final submission must include:

1. Complete group report (15 pages)

2. All individual reports (Part A)

3. System design (Part B)

4. Program code (PLC simulation)

5. Simulation results

6. Recorded presentation video

7. SafeAssign report

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Ensure that all work is clearly structured, technically accurate, and professionally presented. All requirements must be fully satisfied.

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