The fischertechnik learning environment is used for learning and understanding industry 4.0 applications in vocational school and training and for use in research, teaching and development at universities, in companies and IT departments. The simulation depicts the ordering process, the production process and the delivery process in digitized and networked process steps.
Factory photo
The learning factory consists of the factory modules storage and retrieval station, vacuum suction pads, high-bay warehouse, multi-processing station with kiln, a sorting line with colour recognition, an environmental sensor and a swivelling camera. After delivery of raw materials, they are stored in the high-bay warehouse and after ordering in the dashboard, the workpieces pass through the respective factory modules and the current status is immediately visible in the dashboard.
The integrated environmental sensor reports values for temperature, humidity, air pressure and air quality. Due to the vertical and horizontal swivel range, the camera can see the entire plant and can thus be used for web-based remote monitoring.
The individual workpieces are tracked by NFC (Near Field Communication): each workpiece is given a unique identification number (ID). This enables the current status of the workpieces in the machining process to be tracked and made visible.
Control system
The Lernfabrik 4.0 24V is controlled by a PLC (brand independent, not included in the scope of delivery) and has a ready-made example program (as Structured Text, ST) included in the scope of delivery. The program was created on the basis of a Siemens S7-1500 (for details see on this page under ''Downloads'').
The newly developed 24V adapter boards as interface to the PLC are pre-assembled in the learning factory and are connected to the PLC via terminals. Among other things, this latest generation of adapter boards allows
