FACET® A completely integrated training system for electronics FACET® System description ...........................................................................................2 The eSeries Curriculum .....................................................................................4 MindSight .........................................................................................................6 Base units .........................................................................................................8 Circuit boards ....................................................................................................9 Accessories .....................................................................................................26 1 Electrical engineering/Electronics > Electronics training system > FACET® > System description FACET® and the eSeries FACET® and eSeries – System overview Flexibility in delivery Rugged construction for durability A completely integrated system The FACET® training workstation con- To accommodate a variety of training The hardware components of the sists of a base unit and your choice situations, the system offers multi- FACET® system are highly safe and The FACET® with eSeries training in a series of 30 boards to choose ple configurations. Whichever you designed for durability. system is a unique combination of from, covering a wide range of elec- plan to use, FACET® workstation can hardware and software, providing a tronics topics. be ordered as a stand-alone or USB- A complete electronic workstation is complete learning solution for Elec- connected version. formed when a training board is in- tronics training. Each board comes with comprehen- serted into the base unit. The built-in sive, hands-on instruction with the- The courseware can be delivered in a guide and stopper protects the unit This modular training system encom- ory and practice. This courseware is standard, paper-based curriculum or, from damage. passes four areas of electronics: offered in traditional paper format or be a computer based interactive – Basic principles of Electricity on a computer based platform. multimedia courseware, the eSeries. The unique zero insertion force (ZIF) and Electronics Furthermore, the eSeries can be or- connector with a lockable knob in- – Digital and Microprocessor The computer based courseware, dered as an autonomous courseware sures the integrity of the connection. Electronics called eSeries for FACET®, can run as or, managed by our Learning The connector is gold-plated for add- – Industrial Electronics stand-alone or within the MindSight Management System, the Mind- ed durability. – Communications LMS platform, providing a seamless Sight. This LMS can configured as a integration of courseware delivery LAN- or Web-based software. Power is distributed to the board by and classroom management. the base unit, which is fully protect- When combined with the LMS Mind- ed against short circuits, reverse Conventional or virtual instrumenta- Sight and eSeries courses, FACET® voltage and overcurrent. tion is required to complete the train- becomes a totally connected learning ing set up. system for electronics that enhances The fact that there is no high voltage learning speed and retention. makes the system completely safe for students. FACET® is suitable for a multitude of training purposes in educational, industrial, R&D and training labo- ratories 2 24-month Festo Didactic warranty Electrical engineering/Electronics > Electronics training system > FACET® > System description The FACET® System at a glance A complete FACET® training station consists of: –FACET ® Base Unit: Manual or USB –FACET ® Circuit Boards: Choice of 30 topics – Instrumentation: The Virtual Instrument Package or Conventional Instrumentation that includes: Multimeter, Dual-trace oscilloscope, and signal generator – Courseware: Paper manual (hard copy) or Computer-based – eSeries (Web based or Hosted LMS) or SCORM or Stand-alone – Accessory kit The Boards – learning optimization Learning with hands-on Features – Student-controlled circuit modifica- The Boards are made of quality FACET® incorporates built-in circuit – Durable construction where tion capability grade PCB mounted on a sturdy poly- modification and fault insertion mechanical components are – Instructor-controlled fault insertion styrene tray for added rigidity. capabilities. Circuits can be faulted capable of millions of cycles capability Durable, industrial-grade compo- to teach real-world troubleshooting. of operation – Computer-activated circuit modifi- nents are capable of withstanding Students must then locate, isolate, – Voltage regulation and protection cation and fault insertion capability millions of cycles of operation. Pre- and troubleshoot the malfunction against over-voltage and short cir- (computer-controlled system) wired circuits minimize wiring time. through a series of troubleshoot- cuit conditions for safety in training – Choice of stand-alone, LAN, or Web ing steps, including the use of test – Gold-plated zero insertion force based configuration The components are clearly identi- instruments. Up to twenty CMs and (ZIF) connector technology fied with silk-screened circuits. Ac- twelve faults are introduced from the – Silk-screened circuit and compo- tive components are mounted on base unit, reducing the need for con- nent identification sockets for easy replacement. necting leads and allowing practi- – Circuit boards mounted in sturdy cal assessment of a student’s under- trays for easy handling and connec- standing of a circuit. tion to base unit – Minimal wiring required saves lab time – Variety of industrial-grade com- ponents provide broad, hands-on, real-world training experience www.festo-didactic.com 3 Electrical engineering/Electronics > Electronics training system > FACET® The eSeries Curriculum Complete electronics learning solution The eSeries for FACET® program cur- rently consists of 30 courses, each carefully designed to foster recogni- tion, understanding, experimenta- tion, troubleshooting, application, and evaluation of analog and digital electronics circuitry. Rich in comprehensive content and competency-based, hands-on learn- ing activities, each course gives stu- dents critical skills in one or more of the key areas of electronics study Courses are designed to be self- paced, autonomous training. Available topics: Basic Electricity and Electronics Digital and Microprocessor Industrial Electronics Communications Systems – DC Fundamentals Electronics – Transducer Fundamentals – Analog Communications – DC Network Theorems – Digital Logic Fundamentals – Magnetism/Electromagnetism – Digital Communications 1 – AC 1 Fundamentals – Digital Circuit Fundamentals 1 – Motors, Generators, and Controls – Digital Communications 2 – AC 2 Fundamentals – Digital Circuit Fundamentals 2 – Power Transistors and GTO – Fiber Optic Communications – Semiconductor Devices – 32-Bit Microprocessor Thyristors – Transmission Lines – Transistor Amplifier Circuits – Digital Signal Processor – FET Fundamentals – QPSK/OQPSK/DPSK – Transistor Power Amplifiers – Microcontroller System Develop- – Thyristor and Power Control – Transistor Feedback Circuits ment Circuits – Power Supply Regulation Circuits – Microprocessor Application Board – Breadboard – Operational Amplifier Fundamentals – Operational Amplifier Applications eSeries bundles : Basic EE for MindSight, en 585750 Digital&μP for MindSight, en 585757 Industrial E for MindSight, en 585763 Comm E for MindSight, en 585769 Basic EE for MindSight, es 585751 Digital&μP for MindSight, es 585758 Industrial E for MindSight, es 585764 Comm E for MindSight, es 585770 Basic EE for SCORM, en 585752 Digital&μP for SCORM, en 585759 Industrial E for SCORM, en 585765 Comm E for SCORM, en 585771 Basic EE for Stand-Alone, en 585753 Digital&μP for Stand-Alone, en 585760 Industrial E for Stand-Alone, en 585766 Comm E for Stand-Alone, en 585772 Basic EE for Stand-Alone, es 585754 Digital&μP for Stand-Alone, es 585761 Industrial E for Stand-Alone, es 585767 Comm E for Stand-Alone, es 585773 Complete bundle eSeries for FACET for MindSight, en 585743 for MindSight, es 585744 for SCORM, en 585745 for Stand-Alone, en 585746 for Stand-Alone, es 585747 4 www.festo-didactic.com Electrical engineering/Electronics > Electronics training system > FACET® A program designed for student achievement Conforming to the highest measures of educational quality, the eSeries for FACET® courseware is designed to facilitate and reinforce progressive mastery of the course material. De- livered by means of student manu- als or eSeries for FACET® software, the courseware provides an exten- sive array of instructional benefits, including: – An outline of the principles and concepts covered in each course helps to clarify course content and focus. – General and specific objectives stated in each unit help define learning outcomes and expecta- tions for students. – Topic discussions help to foster thorough comprehension. – Hands-on activities engender dynamic and retentive learning. – Emphasis on, and definition of new words and phrases throughout the text, helps students to develop comfort and familiarity with highly technical terms. – Equipment lists support students’ efforts to efficiently organize time Connected learning Flexibility Supportive and materials. The eSeries for FACET® enhances eSeries for FACET® can be ordered in The instructor guide and support- – Students receive constant feed- learning speed and retention by three different