Simplifying Electricity About Locktronics automotive
What is Locktronics? Locktronics is a range of products that simplifies the process of learning and teaching electricity and Electronics
Subject areas we focus on Science Electronics / Engineering Technology Automotive
The range consists of more than 200 items Baseboards Inductors System blocks Active subsystems Resistors Semiconductors Electromechanical Optoelectronic Capacitors Logic gates Curriculum packs Accessories
How does Locktronics work? n n n Review curriculum Take a base board Follow instructions on worksheets Add components Learn through experimentation
Unique benefit of Locktronics As students construct the circuit they can see the circuit diagram. This helps students link theory to practice and simplifies the learning process.
Why choose Locktronics? Components identifiable under carrier Spring clips riveted on for strength Circuit symbol bonded onto carrier Component value easily identifiable Strong soldered joints Durable, robust plastic carriers are long lasting and cost effective Simple repairs can be made in-house n n n Makes learning easier Saves preparation time It lasts and Lasts Versatility Support Most up to date circuit symbols now available Custom made metal clips can be bent many times. Rust proof springs ensure good connection
Curriculum packs – most are free of charge n n n n LK 7325 - Electricity matters 11 -14 LK 7326 - Electricity matters 14 -16 LK 9392 - Introduction to digital electronics LK 8392 - AC principles for automotive technicians LK 8821 – An introduction to motors and generators LK 8849 - Automotive sense and control LK 9893 - CAN bus systems
Purchasing Locktronics n Buy just one item, or a selection of items
Purchasing Locktronics n Buy a ‘solution’ that includes PSU, current probe, storage trays etc.
Automotive – our goals n n To build the World’s best suite of training resources for auto electric courses To provide outstanding value for money and flexible purchasing options
Automotive companies that use Locktronics for training Some companies use direct in their own training establishments – some through third party training companies contracted to them.
Automotive plan n 1 basic kit with two curriculum packs n n 3 intermediate kits n n EMM 1 and 2 AC principles Motors and generators Digital electronics 2 advanced kits: n n n Sense and Control CAN bus Logical thinking at some time in the future
Automotive – beginner’s course Electricity, magnetism and materials n n n n n Electrical properties of materials Simple circuits Heat and magnetism Basic circuit symbols Current flow Series and parallel circuits Patterns of voltage and current Electrical sensors Relays and electromagnets Same equipment – two sets of experiments
Automotive – intermediate courses AC principles for automotive technician’s n n n n Batteries and their properties AC signal fundamentals DC equivalent, peak and RMS values Reactance, Inductance and supression Diode and Zener diode behaviour Half and full wave rectifiers Battery charging systems
Automotive – intermediate courses An introduction to motors and generators n n n n Magnetic fields, field strength and flux density Electromagnets The force on a conductor in a magnetic field (Fleming’s Left-hand motor rule) DC motor principles The induced current when a conductor moves inside a magnetic field (Fleming’s Right-hand dynamo rule) investigate the factors that determine the magnitude of the induced current; AC generator principles Transformer construction and operation
Automotive – intermediate courses An introduction to digital electronics n n n Analogue and digital signals Binary and hexadecimal number systems A simple logic probe Truth tables for AND, OR, NOT, NAND, NOR NAND gates and circuits Microcontroller circuits and logic systems
Automotive – advanced Sensors and Control n n n DC motors with speed control Stepper motors Temperature sensor Light sensor Potential dividers and their use Transistors as switches Use of relays ECU action and function Automotive control systems Sensor and actuator waveforms and signals Sensor and motor faults
Automotive – advanced CAN bus n n n n ECU action and function Automotive control systems Wiring in CAN bus systems CAN bus message structure CAN bus transactions in a system CAN bus faults CAN bus instrumentation used for fault detection and fault reset
Automotive panel n n For permanent auto-electrical labs Double baseboard MIAC embedded Panel based CAN bus + Sense and control solutions available
Automotive in more detail
Methodology in automotive - starting n n Students are advised to study Electricity, Magnetism and Materials before going on to advanced courses. Students understand symbols, circuits, wiring, and theory Students must get involved in wiring circuits Students progress through ‘traditional’ subjects such as AC etc.
Methodology in automotive – sense and control Students understand: n systems and ECUs n Circuitry inside an ECU wiring n How software makes open and closed loop systems n Circuit configurations n Students work in pairs n Students build circuits with 5 or 6 wires
Methodology in automotive – CAN bus Students: n Wire up each node n Test each node n Students work in pairs or groups of 4 n Each circuit contains up to 14 wires
Methodology in automotive – CAN bus Students wire up the whole system and use the admin /scan node to discover how the system works. This looks very difficult But students build it slowly and gain confidence in wiring
Key learning points about the CAN bus program Sensor ID D 0 Side lights (A 1) switch on 100 1 Side lights (A 1) switch off 100 0 Full beam (A 2) on 101 1 Full beam (A 2) off 101 0 Left (A 3) on 102 1 Left (A 3) off 102 0 Right (A 4) 103 1 Right (A 4) on 103 0 Horn (A 5) on 104 1 Horn (A 5) off 104 0 Wiper (A 6) on 105 1 Wiper (A 6) off 105 0 Reverse (B 1) on 106 1 Reverse (B 1) off 106 0 Brake (B 2) on 107 1 Brake (B 2) off 107 0 n n n Message structure and message transaction Students build up tables on all CAN data Students use diagnostic tools (Kvaser / Pico) for this
Other details
Locktronics PIC component n n USB programmable 4 I/O lines n n n n Inputs are analogue or digital 2 outputs have PWM for speed control 3 slide switch inputs – program selection or own use Rugged Supplied from 6 V or USB Free copy of Flowcode 3 (some limitations) Pre-programmed with 8 selectable programs
Flowcode 3 n Also a Matrix product A graphical programming language for microcontrollers Simple drag and drop interface Simulation of flow chart and components Direct USB download n No upgrade rights to Flowcode V 4 n n
MIAC n n n A general purpose controller The World’s only educational ECU Designed to give experience of many types of input/output signals and devices Free version of Flowcode 3 Direct USB programming
MIAC features 5 6 7 8 4 9 10 2 11 3 1 12 17 13 14 16 15 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. Top hat rail mounting recess 6 character x 4 line LCD display Power LED Input status LEDs 2. 1 mm power jack Screw terminal inputs Top hat rail retainer clip - upper Reset / run switch USB socket USB transfer LED Control keys M 3 mounting holes Motor status LEDs Motor output screw terminals Top hat rail retainer clip - lower Relay output screw terminals Relay output status LEDs
MIAC – educational version n n Rugged case Protected I/O 4 mm shrouded connectors Free Flowcode 3
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