Construcción e implementación en la Escuela de Ingeniería Industrial, de un módulo didáctico para el proceso de llenado de cajas para la industria alimenticia.

Abstract

The new model of superior education and technological development in which our country is immersed requires the implementation of new ways of learning simulation of real industrial process, and real applications with modern technology that allows the student to be trained and become competitive to face the challenges that presents the food production industry. To get that purpose, it investigated the way how to automate the filling of boxes by programming with the PLC programmed logic controller SIEMENS S7-200, which characterizes by its many advantages, ease of handling and also has a friendly software with the user STEP 7 MICROWIN that is aimed to students whom take the subject of process automation. The mechanical training module design contains three reducing engines, a carried band, a roller train, a solenoid, a pneumatic cylinder, a photoelectric sensor, a resistive sensor that is connected to a signal conditioning circuit. The whole system works by PLC and control buttons, which automates the process of filling 4 kg boxes simulating activity in a food company, so that the students learn by experience in the use of new technologies. The module has a program of preventive and corrective maintenance to keep it properly. At the end of this work, the filling system was automated which technifies the method of teaching – learning and will allow to the new professionals help to improve and develop the productive area of the country in the future.