Type: Individual
| Tools & Equipment | Materials |
|---|---|
| Side Cutter | Push Button (N.O green) |
| Screw Drivers | Cable (Red, Black, Green) 1.5 mm Single core |
| Hammer | Proximity Sensor (N.O Inductive) |
| Multimeter | Indicator Bulb 75W, 240Vac |
| Bulb Holders | |
| Controller (PLC) 12/24 Vdc | |
| DIN Rail | |
| Mini Trunking | |
| Tuck Nails | |
| Equipment Labels | |
| Power Supply 12/24 Vdc | |
| Power Supply 240V AC | |
| Installation Board | |
| Personal Protective Equipment (Overall/Dust Coat, Safety Boots) |
| S/N | Item | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Push Button (N.O green) | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 2 | Cable (Red, Black, Green) 1.5 mm Single core | 5 m per Candidate |
| 3 | Proximity Sensor (N.O Inductive) | 2 Pcs per Candidate |
| 4 | Indicator Bulb 75W, 240Vac | 2 Pcs per Candidate |
| 5 | Bulb Holders | 2 Pcs per Candidate |
| 6 | Controller (PLC) 12/24 Vdc | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 7 | DIN Rail 15 cm | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 8 | Mini Trunking 1 m length | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 9 | Tuck Nails | 10 Pcs per Candidate |
| 10 | Equipment Labels | 5 Pcs per Candidate |
| 11 | Multimeter | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 12 | Power Supply 12/24 Vdc | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 13 | Power Supply 240V AC | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 14 | Installation Board 1 m x 60 cm | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 15 | Personal Protective Equipment (Overall/Dust Coat, Safety Boots) | 1 set per Candidate |
| 16 | Side Cutter | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 17 | Screw Drivers (Flat and Phillips) | 1 set per Candidate |
| 18 | Hammer | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| Items to be Evaluated | Marks Available | Marks Obtained | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| TASK 1: Install and wire the PLC energy-saving system | |||
| Wore personal protective gear: overall/dust coat and safety boots (Award 1 mark each) | 2 | ||
| Observed electrical safety rules: disconnected from mains before wiring (Award 2 marks) | 2 | ||
| Installed components correctly: fixed firmly and level (PLC, sensors, bulbs, bulb holders) (Award 1 mark each) | 4 | ||
| Terminated cables correctly: firm, folded, not nicked (Award 2 marks) | 2 | ||
| Connected PLC inputs and outputs correctly (Award 1 mark each for push button, two sensors, two bulbs) | 4 | ||
| Used tools correctly: side cutter, screwdrivers, hammer (Award 1 mark each) | 3 | ||
| Tested wiring and connections with multimeter (Award 3 marks) | 3 | ||
| Powered the system correctly without faults (Award 2 marks) | 2 | ||
| Sub-Total | 22 | ||
| TASK 2: Develop the PLC program for energy-saving modes | |||
| Developed I/O distribution list with correct assignments (Award 3 marks) | 3 | ||
| Opened programming software and started a new project (Award 2 marks) | 2 | ||
| Programmed logic to activate energy-saving modes during low-demand periods based on sensor inputs (Award 8 marks for correct ladder diagram) | 8 | ||
| Documented code clearly indicating function of each rung (Award 2 marks) | 2 | ||
| Debugged and simulated program successfully using PLC simulation tools (Award 3 marks) | 3 | ||
| Set PLC to programming mode before downloading (Award 2 marks) | 2 | ||
| Downloaded program to PLC successfully (Award 3 marks) | 3 | ||
| Set PLC to running mode after program download (Award 1 mark) | 1 | ||
| Sub-Total | 24 | ||
| TASK 3: Test and operate the energy-saving PLC system | |||
| Correctly powered the system (Award 1 mark) | 1 | ||
| Tested system operation: pushbutton starts system (Award 1 mark) | 1 | ||
| Sensor 1 activates indicator bulb 1 for 10 seconds during high demand (Award 3 marks) | 3 | ||
| System switches to energy-saving mode: sensor 2 activates indicator bulb 2 during low-demand periods (Award 3 marks) | 3 | ||
| Indicator bulb 2 remains on until object is removed (Award 2 marks) | 2 | ||
| Disconnected components safely following standard procedures (Award 1 mark) | 1 | ||
| Stored tools, components, and accessories properly (Award 1 mark) | 1 | ||
| Cleaned the work area after completion (Award 1 mark) | 1 | ||
| Sub-Total | 13 | ||
| PRODUCT CHECKLIST | |||
| Installed system functions correctly: wiring, component placement, and connections as per specifications (Award up to 5 marks for correct installation and wiring quality) | 5 | ||
| PLC program meets energy-saving mode logic requirements and documented clearly (Award up to 7 marks for correct program and documentation) | 7 | ||
| System operates as per specification: energy-saving modes activate correctly with sensor inputs (Award up to 8 marks for correct system operation and mode switching) | 8 | ||
| Sub-Total | 20 | ||
| GRAND TOTAL | 79 | ||
Type: Individual
| Tools & Equipment | Materials |
|---|---|
| Side cutter | N.O push button green |
| Screw drivers (flat and star) | Proximity sensor N.O inductive |
| Hammer | Indicator bulb 75W 240Vac |
| Multi meter | Bulb holder |
| PLC controller 12/24V DC | |
| DIN rail 15 cm | |
| Mini trunking 1 m length | |
| Installation board 1 m x 1 m | |
| Cable red, black, green 1.5 mm single core | |
| Power supply 12/24 V DC | |
| Power supply 240 V AC | |
| Personal protective equipment overall/dust coat | |
| Personal protective equipment safety boots |
| S/N | Item | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | N.O push button green | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 2 | Proximity sensor N.O inductive | 2 Pcs per Candidate |
| 3 | Indicator bulb 75W 240Vac | 2 Pcs per Candidate |
| 4 | Bulb holder | 2 Pcs per Candidate |
| 5 | PLC controller 12/24V DC | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 6 | DIN rail 15 cm | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 7 | Mini trunking 1 m length | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 8 | Installation board 1 m x 1 m | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 9 | Cable red, black, green 1.5 mm single core | 5 m per Candidate |
| 10 | Power supply 12/24 V DC | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 11 | Power supply 240 V AC | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 12 | Multi meter | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 13 | Side cutter | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 14 | Screw drivers (flat and star) | 1 set per Candidate |
| 15 | Hammer | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 16 | Personal protective equipment overall/dust coat | 1 set per Candidate |
| 17 | Personal protective equipment safety boots | 1 pair per Candidate |
| Items to be Evaluated | Marks Available | Marks Obtained | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| TASK 1: Installation and Electrical Connections | |||
| Wore personal protective equipment: overall/dust coat and safety boots (Award 1 mark each for overall/dust coat and safety boots) | 2 | ||
| Observed electrical safety rules: disconnected mains before wiring (Award 2 marks for proper safety observation) | 2 | ||
| Used correct tools for wiring: side cutter, screwdrivers, multi meter (Award 1 mark each for correct tool usage) | 3 | ||
| Installed components on installation board: fixed firmly and level (Award 3 marks for proper fixing of components) | 3 | ||
| Terminated cables correctly: firm, folded, no nicks (Award 3 marks for proper cable termination) | 3 | ||
| Connected PLC inputs and outputs correctly as per specification (Award 1 mark each for correct connection of pushbutton, sensors, bulbs, and PLC terminals) | 4 | ||
| Sub-Total | 17 | ||
| TASK 2: PLC Programming and Simulation | |||
| Developed I/O distribution list for PLC inputs and outputs (Award 2 marks for correct I/O list) | 2 | ||
| Opened programming software and started new project (Award 2 marks for correct software usage and project setup) | 2 | ||
| Programmed ladder logic to control motor operation based on sensor inputs to reduce energy consumption (Award 8 marks for correct ladder logic meeting specifications) | 8 | ||
| Documented code with comments explaining each rung (Award 2 marks for clear documentation) | 2 | ||
| Simulated and debugged program using PLC simulator (Award 4 marks for successful simulation and debugging) | 4 | ||
| Sub-Total | 18 | ||
| TASK 3: System Testing and Operation | |||
| Connected programming cable and uploaded program to PLC (Award 1 mark each for cable connection, communication, and upload) | 3 | ||
| Powered the system correctly (Award 1 mark for correct powering procedure) | 1 | ||
| Tested system operation: pushbutton starts system, sensor 1 activates indicator bulb 1 for 5 seconds, sensor 2 activates indicator bulb 2 until object removal (Award 1 mark each for correct operation of pushbutton, sensor 1, bulb 1 timing, sensor 2, and bulb 2 operation) | 5 | ||
| Disconnected components following standard operating procedures (Award 1 mark for correct disconnection) | 1 | ||
| Properly stored tools, components, and cleaned work area (Award 1 mark each for storage and cleaning) | 2 | ||
| Sub-Total | 12 | ||
| PRODUCT CHECKLIST | |||
| Installed system on 1000mm x 1000mm board with components firmly fixed and cables neatly terminated (Award 4 marks for neat, firm installation matching dimensions) | 4 | ||
| PLC program correctly implements sensor-based motor control to reduce energy consumption (Award 6 marks for functional program meeting task requirements) | 6 | ||
| Sub-Total | 10 | ||
| GRAND TOTAL | 57 | ||