INTRODUCTION<br/>WorldSkills, by a resolution of the Technical Committee and in accordance with the Constitution, the Standing Orders and the Competition Rules, has adopted the following minimum requirements for this skill for the WorldSkills Competition. The Technical Description consists of the following: · Section 1 ­ Technical/Competition Description (TD) · Section 2 ­ Project Design Criteria (PD) · Section 3 ­ Skill Management Procedures (SM) · Section 4 ­ Workshop Setup (WS) · Section 5 ­ Infrastructure List (IL) · Section 6 ­ Appendices<br/><br/>Effective 08.05.04<br/><br/>Liam Corcoran (LC) Chairman, Technical Committee<br/><br/>Version: 3.1 Approved by: LC<br/><br/> WorldSkills - Technical Description 04 ­ Mechatronics TD04_38FI_EN<br/><br/>Page 1 of 28 Date: 08.05.04<br/><br/><br/>1.<br/><br/>SECTION 1 - TECHNICAL/COMPETITION DESCRIPTION (TD)<br/><br/>1.1 Name and description of skill 1.1.1 1.1.2 The name of the skill is Mechatronics The theoretical and practical training of the Mechatronics technician is concerned with the mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electronic equipment in a manufacturing or assembly plant. The Mechatronics technician works mainly in a manufacturing or assembly plant in the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of software-driven, electronically controlled equipment. Every expert and competitor must know this Technical Description. In the event of any conflict within the Technical Descriptions, the English version will take precedence. Words implying male gender shall automatically imply female gender also.<br/><br/>1.1.3<br/><br/>1.1.4 1.1.5 1.1.6<br/><br/>1.2 Scope of work at WorldSkills Competitions 1.2.1 The competitor must be able to: · Solve logic problems · Carry out system design · Assemble a machine according to documentation · Design a program · Connect a machine to its control system · Commission the machine to carry out its correct function to solve a series of practical operational problems as set by the experts · Document procedures carried out · Interpret hardcopy and/or electronic forms of technical documents (e.g. Circuits, displacement-step diagram, sequence instructions etc) · Design electrical and pneumatic circuits by hand or by using commercially available software. There will be two competitors per team. The competition may include team and individual events. Expert recommendations for the WorldSkills Competition in Helsinki 2005: The Experts maintain their recommendation to keep teams of two (2) competitors. The recommended age for competitors will remain at 25 in the year of competition to suit the varying vocational training circumstances of all countries involved so as not to exclude a country due to their vocational training setup (24 out of 25 Experts voted for the age to remain at 25 and 1 voted against). The total working time for the project will be between 18 and 22 hours.<br/><br/>1.2.2 1.2.3<br/><br/>1.2.4<br/><br/>Version: 3.1 Approved by: LC<br/><br/> WorldSkills - Technical Description 04 ­ Mechatronics TD04_38FI_EN<br/><br/>Page 2 of 28 Date: 08.05.04<br/><br/><br/>1.3 Practical work 1.3.1 1.3.2 Design - The project will be designed using the industrial components in accordance with specifications. Optimisation may be included in the project. Assembly and Connection - The project is to be assembled using the industrial components in accordance with the instructions and documentation, or own design as per instructions provided at the competition. · The speed of assembly of known stations will not be a criterion. The assessment of the quality of assembly must reflect industrial standards and professional practice (refer to Professional Practice Agreement in Appendices). · If a robotic station is to be introduced to the competition, the robot model/type will be announced as soon as known prior to the competition. · Connections are to be made according to instructions and documentation to ensure correct function of the machine. Any circuit diagrams necessary for successful completion of the project are to be included. Commissioning - The machine must be made to function in accordance with the instructions, documentation and professional practices. No deliberate faults are to be introduced. · Any robot station used for the competition must be adequately guarded to ensure safe operation without limiting the functionality of the robot in any way. Troubleshooting - There may be a series of multiple problem troubleshooting sections, which will draw on a prepared set of faults, preferably with computer-generated random selection immediately prior to their use or a selected group of experts at the competition. These sections may also include the introduction of the principles of Total Productive Maintenance (commonly referred to as TPM or the equivalent) to ensure the machine operation is capable of selfmonitoring etc. Information Technology - Tasks must be included to test the competitor's ability to carry out system programming. Documentation produced by competitors and communication may also be included.<br/><br/>1.3.3<br/><br/>1.3.4<br/><br/>1.3.5<br/><br/>1.4 Theoretical knowledge 1.4.1 Mechanical design - Competitors must be able to understand and design mechanical systems. This must include knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems, their standards and their documentation. Circuit design - Competitors must be able to understand and design electrical circuits in machine/controller systems. Industrial controllers - Competitors must have an understanding of the configuration of the industrial controller and how a software program relates to a machine action. They must be able to configure all aspects of their PLC as required and the associated control circuitry for correct operation. Software programming - Competitors must be able to write programs to control a machine, and visualize the process and operation using software.<br/><br/>1.4.2 1.4.3<br/><br/>1.4.4<br/><br/>Version: 3.1 Approved by: LC<br/><br/> WorldSkills - Technical Description 04 ­ Mechatronics TD04_38FI_EN<br/><br/>Page 3 of 28 Date: 08.05.04<br/><br/><br/>1.4.5<br/><br/>Analytical techniques - Competitors must be able to demonstrate mastery of problem-solving techniques to ensure correct and safe machine operation.<br/><br/>1.5 Materials 1.5.1 Refer Section 4.<br/><br/>1.6 Workshop installations 1.6.1 Refer Section 4 and Section 5.<br/><br/>1.7 Test Project marking 1.7.1 1.7.2 1.7.3 1.7.4 All documentation used must be available in digital form. There is to be a majority agreement (minimum = 50 % + 1) from experts on the accepted Competition marking scale. Selection of appropriate project/s is based on paragraph 1.7.2. The expert team may make modifications to the proposed project. All results may be displayed in the competition area as per previous competitions. This will be of the progressive marking for all sections of the competition and will display the current total aggregate result per country/team. All marking will be objective in accordance with the marking scale. · Only Form 6 will be required for the submission of marks. · Marking is to be entered after each section has been completed, and a program has been developed for computer calculation after time and task data has been entered. · A sample marking scale and instructions for juries from the previous Competition are to be attached to the Technical Description. Experts are to complete a score sheet for each section completed, for each team. Marks will vary according to the Marking Scale as defined for the competition, but will align to the following ranges within the skill groups as defined in paragraph 1.7.8 below. Rating Section/ Item/ Maximum Points A/ Design/ 5 ­ 15 points B/ Assembly/ 10 ­ 15 points C/ Programming/ 30 ­ 40 points D/ Commissioning/ 15 ­ 20 points E/ Troubleshooting/ 15 ­ 25 points F/ Optimising &amp; reliability/ 5 ­ 15 points Conversion from the 0 ­ 100 scale to the 400 - 600 scale will be performed by the WorldSkills Competition Information System (CIS).<br/><br/>1.7.5<br/><br/>1.7.6 1.7.7 1.7.8<br/><br/>1.7.9<br/><br/>Version: 3.1 Approved by: LC<br/><br/> WorldSkills - Technical Description 04 ­ Mechatronics TD04_38FI_EN<br/><br/>Page 4 of 28 Date: 08.05.04<br/><br/><br/>2.<br/><br/>SECTION 2 - PROJECT DESIGN CRITERIA (PD)<br/><br/>2.1 General requirements 2.1.1 Overall, the Test Project must: · Be modular · Be in accordance with the current Technical Description · Comply with WorldSkills requirements and numbering standard · Be accompanied by a marking scale that will be finalised at the competition in accordance with Subsection 1.7. · Be accompanied by proof of function/ proof of construction/ completion in the set time etc ­ as appropriate to this skill category. ­ For example, a photograph of a project done according to the Test Project within material, equipment, knowledge and time constraints.<br/><br/>2.2 Design requirements 2.2.1 Refer Subsection 2.3.<br/><br/>2.3 Project development and implementation procedure 2.3.1 Experts, Technical Delegates, Jury Presidents, Shopmasters and other associated or invited people will use the WorldSkills Discussion Forums to communicate, collaborate and coordinate the development of the Test Project and the overall development of this skill category for the WorldSkills Competition. The address for the forum for this skill category is http://www.worldskills.org/members/forums/forum_04/index.php. The Chief Expert (or an expert nominated by the Chief Expert) will be moderator for this forum. Experts are encouraged to provide suggestions to the Chief Expert or the Festo MPS Product Manager for sections of the competition to be designed in liaison with Festo. · Elected design team - The design team is open to any country to provide suggestions. · Elected Chief Expert - 1. Benoit Maisonneuve CA, 2. Andy Heath AU, 3. Nils Karlsson SE Information policy ­ refer to Subsection 3.9. The Chief Expert will be responsible to ensure that: · The circuit designs are accurate and complete · There are no installation requirements that cannot be completed · The tasks can be completed in the prescribed time of 22 hours · Proper function is achievable · The material/equipment list is accurate · Competitor instructions are kept to a minimum of text, and that they do not exceed the available space permitted on the approved instruction sheet for any one module · The project is complete in all aspects. This part of the preparation must be completed six (6) months prior to the WorldSkills competition. The Chief Expert will ensure that all required communication occurs between all experts and participating countries. An FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) document/email will be developed in the months leading up to the Competition to ensure that the same answers are provided to everyone. This is to ensure that no country has an unfair advantage. All experts<br/><br/>2.3.2<br/><br/>2.3.3 2.3.4<br/><br/>2.3.5<br/><br/>Version: 3.1 Approved by: LC<br/><br/> WorldSkills - Technical Description 04 ­ Mechatronics TD04_38FI_EN<br/><br/>Page 5 of 28 Date: 08.05.04<br/><br/><br/>are also to sign a Declaration of Confidentiality document (refer Appendices) before being provided with any details of the competition. At present no expert has required to be provided with any competition documents prior to their arrival at the competition venue. 2.3.6 2.3.7 Any instructions to candidates should be provided in the format as per the Instruction Sheet (refer Appendices). The final parts of the project including appropriate changes will be provided to participating countries at least three months prior to the WorldSkills Competition.<br/><br/>Version: 3.1 Approved by: LC<br/><br/> WorldSkills - Technical Description 04 ­ Mechatronics TD04_38FI_EN<br/><br/>Page 6 of 28 Date: 08.05.04<br/><br/><br/>3.<br/><br/>SECTION 3 - SKILL MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES (SM)<br/><br/>3.1 Documents required 3.1.1 3.1.2 The Chief Expert will have available a current copy of all documents associated with this skill for the Competition. The documents required are: · Technical Description ­ Skill 04 Mechatronics · (WorldSkills) Competition Rules · Health and Safety documents · QAMS ­ all documents · Any other documents referred to in the documents listed above. While it is understood that the Chief Expert will have a copy of these documents in his/her own language, there shall also be a complete set in the language identified as that taking precedence. The Chief Expert is expected to have a sound knowledge of the requirements and procedures specified in the documentation. The Jury President is expected to have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the requirements and procedures specified in the documentation.<br/><br/>3.1.3<br/><br/>3.1.4 3.1.5<br/><br/>3.2 Pre-Competition responsibilities 3.2.1 In the period between one Worldskills Competition and the next, the elected Chief Expert is responsible to ensure that the requirements of Section 2 ­ Project Design Criteria are complied with.<br/><br/>3.3 Skill Management procedures for the Chief Experts prior to and during the Competition 3.3.1 3.3.2 The procedures specified below must be adhered to. On arrival at the Competition site for the first time, the Chief Expert must: · Welcome the experts and ensure introductions are made · Inform them of their duties and responsibilities in terms of the Competition Rules and Standing Orders · Ensure that the project is endorsed by all the experts and that a copy is signed by all the experts The Chief Expert will then divide the experts into teams for the following activities: · Verify that the material on site is appropriate and sufficient · Verify again that the quantities of material as specified on the material list is accurate · Develop a program for the competitors to complete the modules · Develop timetables for activities · Set up equipment · Confirm that the layout, work areas and equipment are in accordance with the workshop setup requirements<br/><br/>3.3.3<br/><br/>Version: 3.1 Approved by: LC<br/><br/> WorldSkills - Technical Description 04 ­ Mechatronics TD04_38FI_EN<br/><br/>Page 7 of 28 Date: 08.05.04<br/><br/><br/>· Confirm that all machinery/equipment is in a safe working order · Confirm that all workstations/machinery/equipment are in accordance with the plan, and that they are numbered · Confirm that there is sufficient illumination · Confirm that there is sufficient space for the competitors to work efficiently · Confirm that the barriers are far enough removed from the competitors to ensure that there will be no interference, and if they are not, set up a roster among the experts to police the area during the Competition · If necessary, set up duty rosters for activities during the Competition ­ e.g. keeping watch during lunch, preventing access of unauthorised persons, etc 3.3.4 3.3.5 The Chief Expert will then divide the experts into teams for purpose of marking and setting up marking schedules in accordance with the requirements of Subsection 1.7. Suggestions and comments for the revision and improvement of the Technical Description are to be provided to the Deputy Chief Expert in writing. The Deputy Chief Expert will reduce the information to a single typed document ready for discussion by all experts. Prior to leaving the Competition site, the Chief Expert, the Deputy Chief Expert and the Jury President will facilitate the discussion and revision of the Technical Description. Also refer paragraph 3.3.12. At any time that a unanimous decision is not achieved within a reasonable time, the Chief Expert will put the matter under discussion to the vote. A majority will be 50% of the experts present plus one. This decision will be final. In the event that an expert is absent at the time that the vote takes place, he/she has the right to be informed of the decision but the matter will not be raised again or voted upon again. The exception to this majority rule will be in the case of approval of the changes to the Technical Description, where the majority of 80% is required. In the event that an extension of time is requested for the Competition to exceed 22 hours, the matter must be discussed with the Jury President. All possible alternative solutions must be investigated before approval of an extension of time is requested, or will be approved. Prior to the end of the Competition, the Jury President will facilitate the selection of the Chief Expert and Deputy Chief Expert for the next WorldSkills Competition. Experts are eligible for selection as a Chief Expert if they: · Can speak English, French or German · Have attended the WorldSkills Competition at least twice before (if less than 4 experts have been to the WorldSkills Competition before, this criteria may be relaxed at the discretion of the Jury President) · Demonstrate a high degree of expertise in the skill · Demonstrate leadership qualities. · Are competent using a computer and the Internet ­ specifically to facilitate the Discussion Forum for their skill category. The process by which selection will take place is by secret ballot and is as follows: · Each expert present will list their choice of three experts in order of preference · The Jury President will allocate a score of three (3) points to each experts first preference, two (2) points to the second preference and one (1) point to the third preference · The Jury President will then calculate total scores and announce the three highest scoring experts · The expert with the highest score will be appointed Chief Expert for the next WorldSkills Competition<br/><br/>3.3.6<br/><br/>3.3.7<br/><br/>3.3.8 3.3.9<br/><br/>3.3.10<br/><br/>Version: 3.1 Approved by: LC<br/><br/> WorldSkills - Technical Description 04 ­ Mechatronics TD04_38FI_EN<br/><br/>Page 8 of 28 Date: 08.05.04<br/><br/><br/>· If the first choice cannot attend, then the second choice will be Chief Expert · If the first and second choice cannot attend, then the third choice will attend · If none of the choices can attend, then the jury president will appoint, or facilitate the appointment of a Chief Expert · The names of the selected experts will be entered into the provided documentation and signed by the Jury President and returned to the WorldSkills Secretariat 3.3.11 Changes to the method of Competition design or suggestions offered for the next Competition design process or tasks must be written down and signed by 80% of the experts and included in Subsection 2.3. The Deputy Chief Expert's primary role is to ensure that the Technical Description is updated to reflect the technological advances of the skill category and include overall improvements for the preparation and running of the Competition. He/she will ensure that all changes to the Technical Description are entered, that all experts sign it, and that it is delivered to the WorldSkills Secretariat as a hard copy and digitally. The Deputy Chief Expert also assists in the distribution and collection of the QAMS Audit Questionnaires and assists the Chief Expert where necessary.<br/><br/>3.3.12<br/><br/>3.3.13<br/><br/>3.4 Competition procedures 3.4.1 3.4.2 The project will be worked on over all four days of the Competition (project organised by tasks, sections or modules). Each module/task/section will be completed on the assigned day so that progressive marking can take place. Progressive results are to be available each day via a PowerPoint presentation or similar. Prior to the start of the Competition, each competitor will receive a detailed timetable reflecting the timing for completion of the project tasks, sections or modules. Competitors will have a maximum of 8 hours to become familiar with material, equipment and processes. Where processes are particularly difficult, a subject matter expert will be available to demonstrate the process and the competitors will be given the opportunity to practice. The competitors will be given the Competition documents for each task (including the marking criteria) at the commencement of that task. They are to be interpreted during that task's competition time. Their allotted expert for that task will provide clarification to the competitors if required. At no time during the Competition may the expert from the same country of origin as the competitor be involved in any discussion without another expert present or without permission from the Chief Expert. Experts and competitors who continually fail to abide by the Technical Description and Competition Rules may be temporarily or permanently removed from the Competition.<br/><br/>3.4.3 3.4.4<br/><br/>3.4.5<br/><br/>3.4.6<br/><br/>3.4.7<br/><br/>Version: 3.1 Approved by: LC<br/><br/> WorldSkills - Technical Description 04 ­ Mechatronics TD04_38FI_EN<br/><br/>Page 9 of 28 Date: 08.05.04<br/><br/><br/>3.4.8<br/><br/>If a task is not completed during competition time, then time must be built into the schedule to allow for each team to commence the next task at a fair and equal position. · The maximum time allowed to do this shall be decided upon by the expert team and assistance may be provided to achieve this by experts or the Shopmaster, not the expert of the team(s) involved. · If after some additional time the team(s) are still not to the same point, then the competition must be allowed to continue and the team(s) will then need to fulfil the requirements of the previous task in the next. Competitors and experts will be required to complete a feedback form prior to leaving the competition site. This is to enable future improvement to the competition.<br/><br/>3.4.9<br/><br/>3.5 Competition safety requirements 3.5.1 Policies and procedures specified within the following documentation will be adhered to or followed at all times. · Health and Safety Policy ­ General Requirements · Health and Safety Policy ­ Skill Specific · Procedure for Safety Training · Safety Training Development Flowchart · Host Country Health and Safety Requirements · Medical Assistance Request Procedure · Accident Report Form After having received training and briefing, the Chief Expert will provide the experts, competitors and personnel for whom he has responsibility with the information and training required to ensure a safe Competition in accordance with the requirements of the documentation specified in paragraph 3.5.1 above, and taking into account any of the specified requirements identified in Subsection 3.6 below. The Chief Expert will ensure that all experts, competitors and personnel for whom he has responsibility complete and sign the Confirmation of Receipt of Training Form (refer Appendices) on completion of the training session. The Chief Expert will countersign these forms, and keep them secure until the end of the Competition at which time they will be returned to the Quality Auditor for the Competition. The Chief Expert will additionally task the experts with the responsibility of ensuring that all experts, competitors, and other personnel comply with the safety requirements for the skill category and Competition site. The Chief Expert will receive nominations and appoint a safety officer whose responsibility will be to carry out the tasks specified in the Safety Checklist (refer Appendices). Work clothes must comply with relevant codes. If the host country has any specific codes that are to be in place during the Competition, then these must be made known to the competitors at least 6 months prior. All machinery and/or equipment must comply with the safety requirements of the host country.<br/><br/>3.5.2<br/><br/>3.5.3<br/><br/>3.5.4 3.5.5<br/><br/>3.5.6 3.5.7<br/><br/>3.5.8<br/><br/>Version: 3.1 Approved by: LC<br/><br/> WorldSkills - Technical Description 04 ­ Mechatronics TD04_38FI_EN<br/><br/>Page 10 of 28 Date: 08.05.04<br/><br/><br/>3.5.9 3.5.10<br/><br/>Competitors must keep their work area clear of obstacles and their floor area clean of any material, equipment or items likely to cause someone to trip, slip or fall. Failure by the competitor to comply with safety directions or instructions may incur loss of marks for safety. Continuous unsafe practice may result in competitors being temporarily or permanently removed from the Competition.<br/><br/>3.6 Skill specific safety requirements 3.6.1 3.6.2 3.6.3 All competitors must use safety glasses when using any hand, power or machine tools or equipment likely to cause or create chips or fragments that may injure the eyes. A first-aid kit must be available throughout the Competition. Experts will use the appropriate personal safety equipment when inspecting, checking or working with a competitor's project.<br/><br/>3.7 Judging procedural requirements 3.7.1 3.7.2 3.7.3 3.7.4 The experts that attend the Competition will be divided into marking groups in accordance to Expert Grouping (refer Appendices). Every completed module/task/section will be marked on the same day in which it was completed. To ensure transparency, each competitor is provided the same evaluation sheet as used by the experts. The experts agree that a majority vote is needed to: · Change scoring system (within limits specified in the Technical Description) · Change Competition sequence or content · Agree on a solution for disputes concerning points awarded etc.<br/><br/>3.8 Honesty, fairness and transparency 3.8.1 The competitors that attend the Worldskills Competition have the right to expect fair and honest treatment during the Competition in terms of the following: · Instructions that are clear and unambiguous · Marking schedules that provide no advantage to an opposing competitor · All necessary equipment and material specified within the skill documentation that are required to complete the Competition · The assistance necessary from judges and officials to ensure that he is able to complete the project. (The assistance deemed necessary will be provided equally and at the same time to all competitors present) · No undue interference by officials or spectators that may hinder them in the completion of their project<br/><br/>Version: 3.1 Approved by: LC<br/><br/> WorldSkills - Technical Description 04 ­ Mechatronics TD04_38FI_EN<br/><br/>Page 11 of 28 Date: 08.05.04<br/><br/><br/>3.8.2<br/><br/>Every competitor has the right to expect and demand that no opposing competitors will receive undue or unfair assistance or intervention that may provide that opposing competitor with an unfair advantage. All officials and judges present on the Competition site are expected to ensure that paragraphs 3.8.1 and 3.8.2 above are complied with and maintained. It is the responsibility of the Chief Expert or his Deputy to ensure that all competitors, interpreters, officials and judges comply with and maintain the integrity of the Competition, and additionally ensure that all necessary steps are taken to ensure that: · Translations and any interpretation to a particular competitor does not advantage that competitor · Outside influences do not unduly improve or decrease competitors abilities to provide a worthy performance. A briefing will be provided to all experts and competitors on the requirements for integrity during the Competition. Additionally, the Chief Expert is expected to identify these and any other factors that may exist on the Competition site that may results in the contravention of paragraphs 3.8.1 and 3.8.2 above, and reduce them to a checklist for continuous reference. In the event that any competitor, judge, official, observer or competitor compatriot is found to be attempting to gain or provide assistance in any form that may result in an unfair advantage, the Chief Expert is to immediately refer the matter to the Jury President. The Chief Expert will receive nominations and appoint a Security Officer whose responsibility it will be to ensure that these requirements are carried out. It will be explained to all experts and competitors that nothing is to come in or out of the site unless specified by the Chief Expert as being allowed after being briefed on this topic. Security checks will be carried out each day on experts and competitors (by experts and competitors) upon entry and exit to the site.<br/><br/>3.8.3 3.8.4<br/><br/>3.8.5 3.8.6<br/><br/>3.8.7<br/><br/>3.8.8 3.8.9 3.8.10<br/><br/>3.9 Information policy 3.9.1 Information on the competition contents is distributed based on the following two principles: · &quot;Need to know&quot; ­ Information is given only to those that need it to perform a task. · &quot;Just in time&quot; ­ Information is given to those that need it just before they need it to perform a task. This information covers everything to do with types of stations, components, assemblies and other equipment and on the tasks to be completed during the competition. Any persons involved in the development of the tasks, testing and shipping of the hardware (as few as possible) are required to sign a Declaration of Confidentiality (refer Appendices) before being entrusted with information concerning the competition.<br/><br/>3.9.2 3.9.3<br/><br/>Version: 3.1 Approved by: LC<br/><br/> WorldSkills - Technical Description 04 ­ Mechatronics TD04_38FI_EN<br/><br/>Page 12 of 28 Date: 08.05.04<br/><br/><br/>4.<br/><br/>WS ­ WORKSHOP SETUP<br/><br/>4.1 Materials 4.1.1 A general description of the previous test work, including a sample of the competition schedule and last project is to be made available on the Mechatronics website if available or from the official WorldSkills website for the next competition. All participating teams are to be advised of their location by the Chief Expert. PLC specifications and quantity are to be emailed to all participating countries at least 6 months before the competition by the Chief Expert. · Pre-competition on-site training will be provided and shall be a maximum of 8 hours. · Software for the PLC must be provided by the competitor team. All work is to be carried out using working materials that is to be provided to the competitors. All wiring terminations and cable ties are to be supplied by the competitors. All other consumable equipment required for the competition such as spare components etc is to be provided. This excludes spare components for anything that is required to be provided by the competitor.<br/><br/>4.1.2<br/><br/>4.1.3 4.1.4 4.1.5<br/><br/>4.2 Workshop installations 4.2.1 4.2.2 Each team of competitors will have a work area that should provide enough space to work in teams of two (nominally 5m x 3m). The general layout of the workshop venue will be as in the diagram in Section 4.3, with sufficient space for the competitors working area and with the usual facilities for experts, material and tool storage. The layout of the workshop in the diagram is only a guide, but the size of the teams work areas and other installations must be the specified size and if not as specified, of a suitable size to fit the number of competitors/experts. The competitor's work area dimension is to be a minimum of 5 x 3 metres (see layout). In addition to the competitor's work areas and administration section, an equipment store needs to be centrally located (3m x 3m) for each team. An area for storage of competitor's toolboxes must also be provided (3m x 3m) to ensure they are not left in visible sight to spectators and take away from the professional look of the stand. The layout should be designed for public access and maintain equal exposure of visitors to each competing team. The competitor's area must be at least 1.5 metres from the visitor barrier. A soundproof conference room for experts must be provided for up to 30 people and must have photocopier, telephone and Internet facilities. A Pentium PC with standard English operating system and printing facilities must be provided for Experts as per that provided for each workstation.<br/><br/>4.2.3<br/><br/>4.2.4 4.2.5 4.2.6 4.2.7<br/><br/>Version: 3.1 Approved by: LC<br/><br/> WorldSkills - Technical Description 04 ­ Mechatronics TD04_38FI_EN<br/><br/>Page 13 of 28 Date: 08.05.04<br/><br/><br/>4.2.8<br/><br/>The following equipment will be made available to each team of competitors at each workstation: · Stand for equipment plus working surface · A Pentium pc with standard english operating system and the possibility for printing from each workstation. Tools for competitors · Any commercially available tools may be used. This is subject to approval by the Safety Officer, but must not take away from commonly used &quot;tools of the trade&quot; as used by the competitors in their every day job. · Competitors must supply their own tools. · Competitors must bring all software required to program their PLC. · It is the responsibility of their expert to check software compatibility with the PC's to be supplied by the host country. · The team is responsible for the provision of connectors, adaptors, plugs, and interfaces suitable for the host country and for the PLC to any station. Refer to Section 5 for the Infrastructure List.<br/><br/>4.2.9<br/><br/>4.2.10<br/><br/>Version: 3.1 Approved by: LC<br/><br/> WorldSkills - Technical Description 04 ­ Mechatronics TD04_38FI_EN<br/><br/>Page 14 of 28 Date: 08.05.04<br/><br/><br/>4.3 Sample layout<br/><br/>Please note that this is an example of the layout, and is not definitive.<br/><br/>Version: 3.1 Approved by: LC<br/><br/> WorldSkills - Technical Description 04 ­ Mechatronics TD04_38FI_EN<br/><br/>Page 15 of 28 Date: 08.05.04<br/><br/><br/>Layout in St Gallen 2003.<br/><br/>Version: 3.1 Approved by: LC<br/><br/> WorldSkills - Technical Description 04 ­ Mechatronics TD04_38FI_EN<br/><br/>Page 16 of 28 Date: 08.05.04<br/><br/><br/>Please note: The Infrastructure List provided in this Technical Description is from St Gallen. The Infrastructure List for Helsinki 2005 is available from the WorldSkills website (Document ILXX_38FI_OC_vX.pdf where XX = skill number and vX is version number).<br/><br/>The column `OC CH Qty' = Organising Committee Switzerland Qty i.e. what was supplied in St Gallen (CH) ­ the St Gallen Infrastructure List The column `Tech Desc FI Qty' = Technical Description Finland Qty i.e. what is specified for Helsinki (FI) ­ not used at the moment/to be completed in Helsinki for Japan Competition The column 'OC FI Qty' = Organising Committee Finland Qty i.e. what is being supplied in Helsinki (FI) ­ this is available in ILXX_38FI_OC_vX.pdf<br/><br/>5. INFRASTRUCTURE LIST<br/>Mécatronique Mechatronik<br/><br/>04<br/><br/>Mechatronics<br/><br/>Description (EN)<br/><br/>Description (FR)<br/><br/>Beschrieb (DE)<br/><br/>OC CH Tech OC FI Type Qty Desc Qty Type FI Typ Qty Partner 10 30 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 300 x 500 x 380 300 x 500 x 380 C 12 150 l Lockers 1 2 1 4 grün 2 DL 22.052 1600 x 800 1 2 1 1 30 grün 10 B 2000 x 700<br/><br/>Measures mm Mesures mm Masse mm<br/><br/>Partner<br/><br/>Comments<br/><br/>General installations Tische Stühle Büromaterial-Set Telefon Computer Drucker s/w Schreibtisch Stuhl Fotokopierer Halle 9.1.2 Aktenvernichter Halle 9.1.2 Flipchart / Schreiber Erste Hilfe Koffer Feuerlöscher Garderoben Kandidaten Garderoben Experten Garderobe Schrank abschliessbar Wanduhr Kühlschrank 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1<br/><br/>Installations générales<br/><br/>Allgemeine Einrichtung<br/><br/>Tables<br/><br/>Tables<br/><br/>Chairs<br/><br/>Sièges<br/><br/>Set office material<br/><br/>Jeu matériel de l'office<br/><br/>Phone<br/><br/>Telephone<br/><br/>Computer<br/><br/>Ordinateur<br/><br/>Printer b / w<br/><br/>Imprimante b / n<br/><br/>Working table<br/><br/>bureau<br/><br/>Chair<br/><br/>Siège<br/><br/>Photocopier<br/><br/>Photocopieuse<br/><br/>File shredder<br/><br/>Flipchart / Writer<br/><br/>Flipchart / Stylo-feutre<br/><br/>First Aid Kit<br/><br/>Caisse de premier secours<br/><br/>Fire extinguisher<br/><br/>Extincteur<br/><br/>Box Competitors<br/><br/>Caisse pour cadidats<br/><br/>Box Experts<br/><br/>Caisse pour experts<br/><br/>3x16,1 1 x8 2x16 1<br/><br/>Cloakroom<br/><br/>Vestiaire<br/><br/>Cupboard lockable<br/><br/>Armoire fermer à clé<br/><br/>Clock<br/><br/>Pendule<br/><br/>Refrigerator<br/><br/>Réfrigérateur<br/><br/>Version: 3.1 Approved by: LC<br/><br/> WorldSkills - Technical Description 04 - Mechatronics TD04_38FI_EN<br/><br/>Page 17 of 28 Date: 08.05.04<br/><br/><br/>Coffee machine Reinigungsmaterial-Set Waschgelegenheit Bodenbelag Beton 10 5 Technische Beschriebe Partner 1 -<br/><br/>Cafetière électrique<br/><br/>Kaffeemaschine<br/><br/>1<br/><br/>1<br/><br/>Cleaning Set<br/><br/>Set de ménage<br/><br/>Washroom<br/><br/>Lavabos<br/><br/>Floor concrete<br/><br/>Plancher du béton<br/><br/>Rubbish bins<br/><br/>Hand broom and shovel<br/><br/>Technical descriptions<br/><br/>Descriptions techniques<br/><br/>Each team has to bring the following PLC boards ready assembled. PLC boards with: 2 16 16 2 1 16 16 1 1 2 SysLink 0...10V 0...10V 24 VDC 24 VDC, 400 mA SysLink 24 VDC, 400 mA 24 VDC digitale Eingänge: digitale Ausgänge: Anschluss: Kabel (digital) SPS Board mit: digitale Eingänge: digitale Ausgänge: analog Eingang: analog Ausgang: Anschluss: Kabel (digital) 2 1 1 16 16 1 2 16 16<br/><br/>Chaque équipe doit apporter les Jedes Team muss folgende SPS cartes SPC ci-après, entièrement Boards fertig montiert mitbringen. montées. cartes SPC avec : SPS Boards mit: 2<br/><br/>digital inputs:<br/><br/>entrées numériques<br/><br/>digital outputs:<br/><br/>sorties numériques<br/><br/>Connections: cable (digital)<br/><br/>raccordement : câble (numér.)<br/><br/>1 PLC board with:<br/><br/>1 carte SPC avec :<br/><br/>digital inputs:<br/><br/>entrées numériques<br/><br/>digital outputs:<br/><br/>sorties numériques<br/><br/>analogue input:<br/><br/>entrée analogique :<br/><br/>1 analogue output: 0-10V,<br/><br/>sortie analogique :<br/><br/>Connections: cable (digital)<br/><br/>raccordement : câble<br/><br/>(numérique) Anschluss: 15 polig (analog) Kontakt: 1 1 Sub-D Festo Didactic AG, D-73770 Denkendorf, Tel. +49 711 34 67 1346 /Fax +49 711 347 54 1346, e-mail tzi@festo.com Partner<br/><br/>raccordement : 15 points<br/><br/>Connections 15 pol. (analogue)<br/><br/>(analogique)<br/><br/>Contact:<br/><br/>Contact :<br/><br/>Installation of workstations<br/><br/>Installation des postes de travail<br/><br/>Einrichtung Arbeitsplätze<br/><br/>Version: 3.1 Approved by: LC<br/><br/> WorldSkills - Technical Description 04 - Mechatronics TD04_38FI_EN<br/><br/>Page 18 of 28 Date: 08.05.04<br/><br/><br/>Workstation for each team Anschlüsse: Elektrizität 1 6 bar 1 FR-8-1/8 1/8&quot; 1 230 V<br/><br/>Plage utile par équipe<br/><br/>Arbeitsbereich / Team<br/><br/>5000 x 3000<br/><br/>Connections:<br/><br/>Raccordements :<br/><br/>Electricity<br/><br/>électrique<br/><br/>7 sockets - separately protected<br/><br/>Compressed air Druckluftanschluss mit Gewinde 1 - Druckluftverteiler - ölfrei gefiltert min. Anschlüsse pro Team Werkbank mit Multiplex-Abdeckung Werkbank-Schraubstock mit gehauenen Backen Backenbreite Schreibtisch Bürostuhl Computer RAM Festplatte Netzwerkkarte CD-ROM Laufwerk Floppylaufwerk Wheel-Maus Mausmatte Tastatur englisch Farbmonitor 17&quot; 1.44 MB 1 1 Pentium 4 256 MB 30 GB 10/100 MB 2 2 1 1 DL 22.052 1600 x 800 100 1 AXM.160.000.04 40 1 1 88.297 1500 x 800 1m3/min 14<br/><br/>7 prises par poste 7er-Steckerleiste - protégés individuellement par - einzeln abgesichert fusibles pneumatique Druckluft<br/><br/>Compressed air supply with - Thread - Manifold - filtered, oil-free, min. for each 8 competitors<br/><br/>Raccord pneumatique, filetage - Pouce - distributeur pneumatique - air déshuilé, filtré à min. pour 8 participants<br/><br/>for all workstations<br/><br/>pour tous les postes de travail<br/><br/>Workbench<br/><br/>Etabli<br/><br/>à revêtement bois massif<br/><br/>Desk<br/><br/>Bureau<br/><br/>swivel chairs<br/><br/>siège de bureau, pivotant<br/><br/>Computer<br/><br/>Ordinateur<br/><br/>RAM<br/><br/>RAM<br/><br/>hard disk<br/><br/>disque dur<br/><br/>network card<br/><br/>carte réseau<br/><br/>CD-ROM drive<br/><br/>lecteur CD-ROM<br/><br/>Floppy drive<br/><br/>lecteur de disquette<br/><br/>Wheel mouse<br/><br/>souris à molette<br/><br/>Mouse pad<br/><br/>tapis de souris<br/><br/>Keyboard, English<br/><br/>Clavier anglais<br/><br/>Colour screen<br/><br/>Moniteur couleur<br/><br/>Version: 3.1 Approved by: LC<br/><br/> WorldSkills - Technical Description 04 - Mechatronics TD04_38FI_EN<br/><br/>Page 19 of 28 Date: 08.05.04<br/><br/><br/>Windows English MPS-Stationen komplett mit Zubehör Boy B 316 mit Ablagen Stoppuhr mit Rundenzeitmess. Werkstatteinrichtung 1 2 2 2 256 MB 30 GB 10/100 MB 1.44 MB Pentium 4 Partner 1 1 3 1 1 1 14.467 572 x 733 x 760 4 4 700 x 350 x 900<br/><br/>Windows anglais<br/><br/>Windows englisch<br/><br/>1<br/><br/>ME / Office 2000<br/><br/>MPS stations<br/><br/>postes MPS<br/><br/>fully equipped<br/><br/>complet, avec accessoires<br/><br/>Rack with storage tray<br/><br/>Classeur<br/><br/>Shelves<br/><br/>rayons<br/><br/>Stopwatch with lap times<br/><br/>Chronomètre tachymétrique<br/><br/>Workshop installations<br/><br/>Equipement d'atelier<br/><br/>Loudspeaker system with Installation de haut-parleur avec Lautsprecheranlage kompl. Mit 1 microphone, amplifier and boxes microphone, amplificateur et Mikrofon, Verstärker und Boxen enceintes Beamer 1000 Ansl Beamer 1000 Ansl Beamer 1000 Ansl 1 Leinwand Computer für Experten RAM Festplatte Netzwerkkarte CD-ROM Laufwerk Floppylaufwerk Wheel-Maus Mausmatte Tastatur englisch Farbmonitor Windows englisch Ausrüstlager zentral Beleuchtung FL-Leuchte Tische Stuhl Lagerraum, abschließbar für Vorbereit ngsarbeiten 1 1 3 6000 x 8000 3 B 1 1 1 ME / Office 2000 3000 x 3000 17&quot; 1 1<br/><br/>Silver screen<br/><br/>écran de projection<br/><br/>computer for the judges<br/><br/>ordinateur pour experts<br/><br/>RAM<br/><br/>RAM<br/><br/>hard disk<br/><br/>disque dur<br/><br/>Network card<br/><br/>carte réseau<br/><br/>CD-ROM drive<br/><br/>lecteur CD-ROM<br/><br/>Floppy drive<br/><br/>lecteur de disquette<br/><br/>Wheel mouse<br/><br/>souris à molette<br/><br/>Mouse pad<br/><br/>tapis de souris<br/><br/>Keyboard, English<br/><br/>Clavier anglais<br/><br/>Colour screen<br/><br/>Moniteur couleur<br/><br/>Windows English<br/><br/>Windows anglais<br/><br/>Storeroom central<br/><br/>Magasin central<br/><br/>Lighting: FL lamp<br/><br/>éclairage à tube fluorescent<br/><br/>tables<br/><br/>table<br/><br/>chairs<br/><br/>siège<br/><br/>Storeroom, lockable for work preparation<br/><br/>Magasin, fermant à clé, pour tra a de préparation<br/><br/>Version: 3.1 Approved by: LC<br/><br/> WorldSkills - Technical Description 04 - Mechatronics TD04_38FI_EN<br/><br/>Page 20 of 28 Date: 08.05.04<br/><br/><br/>preparation Kompressor Verbrauchsmaterialien Schreibmaterial Bleistifte, Radiergummi, Lineal und Papier Partner 1 1<br/><br/>travaux de préparation<br/><br/>Vorbereitungsarbeiten<br/><br/>Compressor<br/><br/>Compresseur<br/><br/>Materials<br/><br/>Consommables<br/><br/>Writing material<br/><br/>Fournitures de bureau<br/><br/>Pencils, eraser, ruler and<br/><br/>Crayons, gomme, règle et<br/><br/>paper<br/><br/>papier<br/><br/>Version: 3.1 Approved by: LC<br/><br/> WorldSkills - Technical Description 04 - Mechatronics TD04_38FI_EN<br/><br/>Page 21 of 28 Date: 08.05.04<br/><br/><br/>6. SECTION 6 - APPENDICES APPENDIX 1<br/>Expert signature for Technical Description Country Expert name Expert signature<br/><br/>Version: 3.1 Approved by: LC<br/><br/> WorldSkills - Technical Description 04 ­ Mechatronics TD04_38FI_EN<br/><br/>Page 22 of 28 Date: 08.05.04<br/><br/><br/>APPENDIX 2<br/>Declaration of Confidentiality Declaration of Confidentiality (to be completed by all people involved in the development of tasks, development, testing and shipping of hardware) I undertake to treat all information entrusted to me during the preparation of the competition as strictly confidential and to ensure that intentional or accidental access by third parties to information, components, assemblies or stations is not possible. This declaration remains effective until the final results of the competition have been officially announced. Name: Signature:<br/><br/>Declaration of Confidentiality (to be completed by all experts, observers, translators, shopmaster and staff) I undertake to treat all information entrusted to me during the preparation of the competition as strictly confidential and to ensure that intentional or accidental access by third parties to information, components, assemblies or stations is not possible. This declaration remains effective until the final results of the competition have been officially announced. Name: Signature:<br/><br/>Version: 3.1 Approved by: LC<br/><br/> WorldSkills - Technical Description 04 ­ Mechatronics TD04_38FI_EN<br/><br/>Page 23 of 28 Date: 08.05.04<br/><br/><br/>APPENDIX 3<br/>Instruction Sheet English German French Other (Specify)<br/><br/>Version: 3.1 Approved by: LC<br/><br/> WorldSkills - Technical Description 04 ­ Mechatronics TD04_38FI_EN<br/><br/>Page 24 of 28 Date: 08.05.04<br/><br/><br/>APPENDIX 4<br/>Safety Checklist - Health and Safety in Mechatronics Competition Item Nominate Safety Officer Brainstorm safety issues with experts Create checklist to include: · Check of cutting tools · Frequent checks of safety in team workspaces e.g. Plastic bags on floor, loose cables, empty boxes under table etc. Conduct Safety Briefing Carry out Safety check · During Familiarization · Morning of Day 1 · Morning of Day 2 · Morning of Day 3 · Morning of Day 4 · Random checks Teams and Tools · Clothing · Footwear · Tools Stations · Ergonomic height available · Sharp edges · Forces (all actuators, manipulators, robots) General · Electricity supply · Pneumatic air supply · Slippery surfaces, loose cables etc. OK Remarks<br/><br/>Example Safety list as used in St Gallen 2003 1. The competitors have to place all of their tools on the table to be inspected by the Safety officer 2. No tools are to be on the floor during the evaluation 3. No plastic bags, empty boxes etc. on the floor during the evaluation 4. The competitors are not allowed to run in the competition area 5. Competitors must keep their work area clean 6. Competitors must keep away from the robot station whilst the program is running 7. No tools are to be placed in standard clothing pockets. Specially design tool pouches/pockets are acceptable 8. DO NOT use compressed air for cleaning clothing, stations or tools 9. A work piece must never be touched when the system is running unless required to manually load the work piece for the task<br/><br/>Version: 3.1 Approved by: LC<br/><br/> WorldSkills - Technical Description 04 ­ Mechatronics TD04_38FI_EN<br/><br/>Page 25 of 28 Date: 08.05.04<br/><br/><br/>APPENDIX 5<br/>Expert grouping During Evaluations, Experts are to be formed into 3 main teams: Responsibility Time Evaluation Method One expert per two teams with two stopwatches. Task Record the finish time for teams on the evaluation sheet and ensure the teams have left their workstations until required for the evaluation. Check the task according to the evaluation sheets. Evaluate the quality of the work.<br/><br/>Functionality (1) Professional Practice (2)<br/><br/>Expert team(s) Expert team(s) for evaluation<br/><br/>(1) The organisation of experts into teams ensures a higher degree of impartiality and fairness. One of the criticisms by competitors has been towards the varying standards applied by experts, although they work in teams and all work to a detailed checklist with only objective criterion. Evaluation team leaders should all assess the first team together to ensure they all have the same opinion on every criterion. (2) The expert team checks stations according to the Professional Practice document as in Appendix 6. It is preferable to only have one evaluation team for this role.<br/><br/>Version: 3.1 Approved by: LC<br/><br/> WorldSkills - Technical Description 04 ­ Mechatronics TD04_38FI_EN<br/><br/>Page 26 of 28 Date: 08.05.04<br/><br/><br/>APPENDIX 6<br/>Professional practice agreement<br/><br/>Description Wiring and tubing Cable end caps<br/><br/>OK<br/><br/>not OK<br/><br/>metall visible<br/><br/>no end caps used cable ties<br/><br/>cut too long, danger of injury! Saddles to be placed no more than 2 slots apart<br/><br/>distance more than 40mm<br/><br/>Version: 3.1 Approved by: LC<br/><br/> WorldSkills - Technical Description 04 ­ Mechatronics TD04_38FI_EN<br/><br/>Page 27 of 28 Date: 08.05.04<br/><br/><br/>cable insulation<br/><br/>insulation not completly removed<br/><br/>Collision free movements<br/><br/>collisions between cables, air lines, actuators or workpieces during the evaluation<br/><br/>No tools on the system<br/><br/>Distance between Less or equal to 1 cm stations They must also line up at the front and rear (cannot be offset).<br/><br/>More than 1 cm<br/><br/>· · · · · · · · ·<br/><br/>When all subjects are correct 5 points for professional practice can be achieved. Any incorrect subject will cause a penalty of 1 point! With more than two penalties, no time points will be given! With 5 penalties or more, no points for professional practice will be given. Due to safety, there must be no changes to the robot program/speed at any stage during the competition The maximum air pressure during any point of the competition is to be 6 bar. No parts or modules broken, damaged or lost The are only two sensors that the work pieces can touch at any time during a cycle and these will be shown to you in the appropriate section. If a work piece touches any other sensor during a cycle, this will be classed as a collision. All components and brackets must be firmly bolted down or together before the stations are checked for correct operation.<br/><br/>Version: 3.1 Approved by: LC<br/><br/> WorldSkills - Technical Description 04 ­ Mechatronics TD04_38FI_EN<br/><br/>Page 28 of 28 Date: 08.05.04