Simplifying Electricity
About Locktronics automotive
What is Locktronics?
Locktronics is a
range of products
that simplifies the
process of
learning and
teaching electricity
and Electronics
Subject areas we focus on
Science
Electronics / Engineering
Technology
Automotive
The range consists of more than 200 items
Baseboards
Inductors
System blocks
Active subsystems
Resistors
Semiconductors
Electromechanical
Optoelectronic
Capacitors
Logic gates
Curriculum packs
Accessories
How does Locktronics work?
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Review curriculum
Take a base board
Follow instructions on
worksheets
Add components
Learn through
experimentation
Unique benefit of Locktronics
As students construct the circuit they can see the circuit diagram. This helps
students link theory to practice and simplifies the learning process.
Why choose Locktronics?
Components
identifiable under
carrier
Spring clips riveted
on for strength
Circuit symbol
bonded onto carrier
Component value
easily identifiable
Strong soldered joints
Durable, robust
plastic carriers are
long lasting and cost
effective
Simple repairs can be
made in-house
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Makes learning easier
Saves preparation time
It lasts and Lasts
Versatility
Support
Most up to date
circuit symbols now
available
Custom made metal
clips can be bent
many times.
Rust proof springs
ensure good
connection
Curriculum packs – most are free of charge
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LK7325
LK7326
LK9392
LK8392
LK8821
LK8849
LK9893
- Electricity matters 11-14
- Electricity matters 14-16
- Introduction to digital electronics
- AC principles for automotive technicians
– An introduction to motors and generators
- Automotive sense and control
- CAN bus systems
Purchasing Locktronics
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Buy just one item, or a
selection of items
Purchasing Locktronics
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Buy a ‘solution’ that
includes PSU, current
probe, storage trays etc.
Automotive – our goals
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To build the World’s
best suite of training
resources for auto
electric courses
To provide outstanding
value for money and
flexible purchasing
options
Automotive companies that use Locktronics for training
Some companies use direct in their own training establishments – some through third
party training companies contracted to them.
Automotive plan
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1 basic kit with two
curriculum packs
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3 intermediate kits
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EMM1 and 2
AC principles
Motors and generators
Digital electronics
2 advanced kits:
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Sense and Control
CAN bus
Logical thinking at some
time in the future
Automotive – beginner’s course
Electricity, magnetism
and materials
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Electrical properties of materials
Simple circuits
Heat and magnetism
Basic circuit symbols
Current flow
Series and parallel circuits
Patterns of voltage and current
Electrical sensors
Relays and electromagnets
Same equipment – two sets of experiments
Automotive – intermediate courses
AC principles for
automotive technician’s
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Batteries and their properties
AC signal fundamentals
DC equivalent, peak and RMS values
Reactance, Inductance and
supression
Diode and Zener diode behaviour
Half and full wave rectifiers
Battery charging systems
Automotive – intermediate courses
An introduction to
motors and generators
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Magnetic fields, field strength and flux
density
Electromagnets
The force on a conductor in a magnetic
field (Fleming’s Left-hand motor rule)
DC motor principles
The induced current when a conductor
moves inside a magnetic field (Fleming’s
Right-hand dynamo rule)
investigate the factors that determine the
magnitude of the induced current;
AC generator principles
Transformer construction and operation
Automotive – intermediate courses
An introduction to
digital electronics
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Analogue and digital signals
Binary and hexadecimal number systems
A simple logic probe
Truth tables for AND, OR, NOT, NAND,
NOR
NAND gates and circuits
Microcontroller circuits and logic systems
Automotive – advanced
Sensors and Control
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DC motors with speed control
Stepper motors
Temperature sensor
Light sensor
Potential dividers and their use
Transistors as switches
Use of relays
ECU action and function
Automotive control systems
Sensor and actuator waveforms and
signals
Sensor and motor faults
Automotive – advanced
CAN bus
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ECU action and function
Automotive control systems
Wiring in CAN bus systems
CAN bus message structure
CAN bus transactions in a system
CAN bus faults
CAN bus instrumentation used for
fault detection and fault reset
Automotive panel
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For permanent auto-electrical labs
Double baseboard
MIAC embedded
Panel based CAN bus + Sense and
control solutions available
Automotive in more detail
Methodology in automotive - starting
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Students are
advised to study
Electricity,
Magnetism and
Materials before
going on to
advanced courses.
Students
understand
symbols, circuits,
wiring, and theory
Students must get
involved in wiring
circuits
Students progress
through ‘traditional’
subjects such as AC
etc.
Methodology in automotive – sense and control
Students understand:
 systems and ECUs
 Circuitry inside an
ECU
 ECU wiring
 How software
makes open and
closed loop systems
 Circuit
configurations
 Students work in
pairs
 Students build
circuits with 5 or 6
wires
Methodology in automotive – CAN bus
Students:
 Wire up each node
 Test each node
 Students work in
pairs or groups of 4
 Each circuit contains
up to 14 wires
Methodology in automotive – CAN bus
Students wire up the whole system and use the admin /scan
node to discover how the system works. This looks very
difficult
But students build it slowly and gain confidence in wiring
Key learning points about the CAN bus program
Sensor
ID
D0
Side lights (A1) switch on
100
1
Side lights (A1) switch off
100
0
Full beam (A2) on
101
1
Full beam (A2) off
101
0
Left (A3) on
102
1
Left (A3) off
102
0
Right (A4)
103
1
Right (A4) on
103
0
Horn (A5) on
104
1
Horn (A5) off
104
0
Wiper (A6) on
105
1
Wiper (A6) off
105
0
Reverse (B1) on
106
1
Reverse (B1) off
106
0
Brake (B2) on
107
1
Brake (B2) off
107
0
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Message structure and
message transaction
Students build up tables on
all CAN data
Students use diagnostic
tools (Kvaser / Pico) for this
Other details
Locktronics PIC component
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USB programmable
4 I/O lines
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Inputs are analogue or digital
2 outputs have PWM for speed
control
3 slide switch inputs –
program selection or own use
Rugged
Supplied from 6V or USB
Free copy of Flowcode 3
(some limitations)
Pre-programmed with 8
selectable programs
Flowcode 3
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Also a Matrix product
A graphical programming
language for
microcontrollers
Simple drag and drop
interface
Simulation of flow chart
and components
Direct USB download
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No upgrade rights to Flowcode V4
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MIAC
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A general purpose
controller
The World’s only
educational ECU
Designed to give
experience of many types
of input/output signals
and devices
Free version of Flowcode
3
Direct USB programming
MIAC features
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Top hat rail mounting recess
6 character x 4 line LCD display
Power LED
Input status LEDs
2.1mm power jack
Screw terminal inputs
Top hat rail retainer clip - upper
Reset / run switch
USB socket
USB transfer LED
Control keys
M3 mounting holes
Motor status LEDs
Motor output screw terminals
Top hat rail retainer clip - lower
Relay output screw terminals
Relay output status LEDs
MIAC – educational version
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Rugged case
Protected I/O
4mm shrouded
connectors
Free Flowcode 3