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Introduction
This workbook contains both information and exercises designed to introduce the student to
basic automated systems components commonly used in industry.
The information is intended for use in a mechatronics environment and is aimed at supporting
continued education in industrial automation. The topics cover basic components used in in-
dustrial automation. It also provides exercises for developing pneumatic and electrical sche-
matics using FluidSim-P software. Overall the topics are intended to prepare the student to
study more advanced systems.