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Mechatronics Checklist

2 1 N CODE

N = Not Exposed to Performance Element
1 = Progressing with Performance Element
2 = Mastery of Performance Element

Manufacturing Cluster Technical Knowledge and Skills
High School/College MECHATRONICS Student Checklist


2 1 N CODE N = Not Exposed to Performance Element, 1 = Progressing with Performance Element, 2 = Mastery of Performance Element

2 1 N CODE MECHATRONICS ELECTRONICS RECORDING (M.ER)
M.ER.1 Draw and interpret electronics schematics
M.ER.2 Record data and design curves and graphs
M.ER.3 Write reports
M.ER.4 Maintain test logs
M.ER.5 Make equipment failure reports
M.ER.6 Specify and requisition simple electronic components

2 1 N CODE MECHATRONICS ELECTRONICS DC CIRCUITS (M.ED)
M.ED.1 Solve basic algebraic problems as applicable to electronics
M.ED.2 Relate electricity to nature of matter
M.ED.3 Identify sources of electricity
M.ED.4 Define voltage, current, resistance, power and energy
M.ED.5 Apply and relate Ohms Law
M.ED.6 Read and interpret color codes to identify resistors
M.ED.7 Measure properties of a circuit using VOM and DVM meters
M.ED.8 Compute and measure conductance and resistance of conductors and insulators
M.ED.9 Analyze, construct and troubleshoot series circuits, parallel circuits, series-parallel circuits and voltage dividers
M.ED.10 Solve network theorem problems using Kirchhoff, Thevenin, Norton, Superposition and Delta-Wye
M.ED.11 Analyze, construct and troubleshoot maximum power transfer theory
M.ED.12 Define magnetic properties of circuits and devices
M.ED.13 Determine physical and electrical characteristics of capacitors and inductors
M.ED.14 Analyze and measure RL and RC time constants
M.ED.15 Set up and operate VOM, DVM, power supplies and oscilloscopes for DC circuits

2 1 N CODE MECHATRONICS ELECTRONICS AC CIRCUITS (M.EA)
M.EA.1 Solve basic trigonometric problems as applicable to electronics (prerequisite to AC)
M.EA.2 Identify properties of an AC signal
M.EA.3 Identify AC sources
M.EA.4 Analyze and measure AC signals using oscilloscope, frequency meters and generators
M.EA.5 Analyze, construct and troubleshoot AC capacitive circuits, AC inductive circuits, RLC circuits (Series, Parallel, Complex) series and parallel resonant circuits, filter circuits and polyphase circuits
M.EA.6 Analyze basic motor theory and operation
M.EA.7 Analyze basic generator theory and operation
M.EA.8 Set up and operate VOM, DVM and power supplies for AC circuits
M.EA.9 Set up and operate oscilloscopes, frequency counters, signal generators, capacitor- inductor analyzers and impedance bridges for AC circuits
M.EA.10 Analyze and apply principles of transformers to AC circuits

2 1 N CODE MECHATRONICS ELECTRONICS SOLID STATE DEVICES (M.ES)
M.ES.1 Identify properties of semiconductor materials
M.ES.2 Analyze and measure characteristics of P-N junction diodes
M.ES.3 Analyze and measure characteristics of special diodes
M.ES.4 Analyze, construct and troubleshoot diode circuits
M.ES.5 Identify, define and measure characteristics of bipolar transistors, thyristors and integrated circuits
M.ES.6 Set up and operate VOM, DVM, and power supplies for solid state devices
M.ES.7 Set up and operate oscilloscopes, frequency counters, signal generators, capacitor- inductor analyzers and impedance bridges for solid state devices
M.ES.8 Set up and operate curve tracers and transistor testers

2 1 N CODE MECHATRONICS ELECTRONICS ANALOG CIRCUITS (M.EC)
M.EC.1 Identify properties of semiconductor materials
M.EC.2 Analyze and measure characteristics of P-N junction diodes
M.EC.3 Analyze and measure characteristics of special diodes
M.EC.4 Analyze, construct and troubleshoot diode circuits
M.EC.5 Identify, define and measure characteristics of bipolar transistors, thyristors and integrated circuits
M.EC.6 Set up and operate VOM, DVM, and power supplies for solid state devices

2 1 N CODE MECHATRONICS ELECTRONICS DIGITAL DEVICES (M.EDD)
M.EDD.1 Define and apply number systems to codes and arithmetic
M.EDD.2 Analyze, construct and troubleshoot logic gates, logic arithmetic circuits, flip-flops, and encoders and decoders
M.EDD.3 Identify, define and measure characteristics of IC logic families
M.EDD.4 Analyze, construct and troubleshoot registers and counters, clock and timing circuits, multiplexers and demultiplexers, and digital to analog and analog to digital
M.EDD.5 Analyze, construct and troubleshoot displays and representative digital systems
M.EDD.6 Set up and operate VOM, DVM and logic probes for digital devices
M.EDD.7 Set up and operate power supplies, pulsers, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, signature analyzers, pulse generators and counters for digital devices

2 1 N CODE MECHATRONICS ELECTRONICS MICROPROCESSING (M.EM)
M.EM.1 Analyze, construct and troubleshoot CPUs, BUS systems, memory systems, and input/ output ports, microprocessor applications and systems
M.EM.2 Execute computer instruction sets
M.EM.3 Analyze and troubleshoot microcomputer systems
M.EM.4 Set up and operate VOM, DVM, logic probes, power supplies, pulsers, oscilloscopes, logic/data analyzers, signature analyzers, pulse generators and counters for microprocessing

2 1 N CODE MECHATRONICS ELECTRONICS LAB PRACTICES (M.EL.)
M.EL.1 Demonstrate proper safety standards
M.EL.2 Make electrical connections
M.EL.3 Identify and use hand and power tools properly

2 1 N CODE MECHATRONICS MOTOR CONTROL SAFETY (M.MS)
M.MS.1 Application of shop rules and regulations
M.MS.2 Correct use of electrical and hand tools
M.MS.3 Techniques and practices of working on live equipment
M.MS.4 Demonstrate proper grounding methods

2 1 N CODE MECHATRONICS MOTOR CONTROL TOOLS (M.MT)
M.MT.1 Use of and dexterity with hand tools
M.MT.2 Use and connection of electrical test equipment
M.MT.3 Operation of special equipment (benders, KO punches, etc.)
M.MT.4 Operation of electrical power tools
M.MT.5 Operation of conduit cutting and reaming equipment

2 1 N CODE MECHATRONICS MOTOR CONTROL CALCULATIONS (M.MC.)
M.MC.1 Size branch circuit conductors
M.MC.2 Size feeder conductors
M.MC.3 Size control conductors
M.MC.4 Size overcurrent protection for branch circuit
M.MC.5 Size overcurrent protection for feeder circuit
M.MC.6 Size overloads protection
M.MC.7 Calculate conduit fill

2 1 N CODE MECHATRONICS MOTOR CONTROL TRADE INFORMATION (M.MTI)
M.MTI.1 Use and application of the National Electrical Code
M.MTI.2 Demonstrate the ability to draw wiring Diagrams and ladder diagrams
M.MTI.3 Demonstrate the ability to interpret wiring diagrams

2 1 N CODE MECHATRONICS MOTOR CONTROL RACEWAYS (M.MR)
M.MR.1 Demonstrate the ability to mount enclosures according to specifications
M.MR.2 Demonstrate the ability to bend and install raceways using the proper tools and supplies

2 1 N CODE MECHATRONICS MOTOR CONTROL INSTALLATION (M.MI)
M.MI.1 Install and connect a Disconnect switch
M.MI.2 Install and connect Push buttons
M.MI.3 Install and connect Selector switches
M.MI.4 Install and connect Indicator lights
M.MI.5 Install and connect Limit switches
M.MI.6 Install and connect Control transformers
M.MI.7 Install and connect Control relays
M.MI.8 Install and connect Timing relays (all types)
M.MI.9 Install and connect Contractors
M.MI.10 Install and connect Motor starters
M.MI.11 Install and connect Photoelectric switches
M.MI.12 Install and connect a Temperature control
M.MI.13 Install and connect Counters
M.MI.14 Install and connect Overload relays
M.MI.15 Install and connect Solid-state motor starters
M.MI.16 Properly wire a dual-voltage motor
M.MI.17 Install and connect Reversing motor starters
M.MI.18 Install and connect Press-to-test pilot lights

2 1 N CODE MECHATRONICS SKILLS (M.S)
M.S.1 Install Programmable Logic controllers and systems
M.S.2 Adjust Programmable Logic controllers and systems
M.S.3 Troubleshoot Programmable Logic controllers and systems
M.S.4 Select threaded fasteners
M.S.5 Install threaded fasteners
M.S.6 Perform precision measuring on mechanical components
M.S.7 Install pneumatic and hydraulic systems
M.S.8 Service pneumatic and hydraulic systems
M.S.9 Adjust pneumatic and hydraulic systems
M.S.10 Troubleshoot pneumatic and hydraulic systems
M.S.11 Install electro-pneumatic and electro-hydraulic systems
M.S.12 Adjust electro-pneumatic and electro-hydraulic systems
M.S.13 Troubleshoot electro-pneumatic and electro-hydraulic systems
M.S.14 Read construction blueprints
M.S.15 Read electrical blueprints
M.S.16 Read mechanical blueprints