Compact Portable Industrial Automation Kit for Vocational School and Industrial Training

Abstract

This Paper presents a compact and portable kit for learning on industrial automation practice for vocational schools and training industry. The kit is compactly designed with reference to basic of standard competences in industrial automation areas. They are PLC programming, PLC input and output wiring, motor control and pneumatic cylinder control. The components used are standard part in industry field. In addition to compact design, the second concept is portable, so the selection of components and layout should be done carefully so that the dimensions of the kit can be maintained at a certain size. This kit has 41 x 23 x 11.8 cm and weight 6.76 kg weight that can be easily carried or to be stored in the cabin of the aircraft during the training trip.