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In partnership with Schneider Electric, we present Experimenting with Industrial Automation.
Industrial Automation uses electrical, electronic, and mechanical components to automate industrial processes and machinery. This spans painting, cutting, drilling, material handling, packaging, testing, etc.
In this competition, participants will receive an extensive kit of components from Schneider Electric. They will use the kit to explore, showcase, and experiment with components in industrial automation systems.
Who Can Join?
Any element14 member. Click here to read the FAQs. You need to submit an application entry form by the enrollment due date (see Timeline Table). If you are not an element14 Community member, please join here.
The Prizes
The Kit
A maximum of 5 FREE kits will be offered depending on qualified applicants. To be eligible to receive a kit, you must submit an application by the enrollment deadline (See to Timeline Table).
Product Description | Buy Kit |
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ABLM1A24025 Power Supply | Buy Now |
TM251MESE PLC | Buy Now |
HMIST6200 HMI | Buy Now |
ZBRA1 Signal repeater | Buy Now |
ZBRA2 External antenna | Buy Now |
ZBRT2 Transmitter Module | Buy Now |
ZB5AZ009 Collar | Buy Now |
ZB5AK1233 Wireless Selector Switch | Buy Now |
ZB5AW333 Push button | Buy Now |
ZBRN2 Modbus Hub | Buy Now |
ZBRRH 4 PNP Outputs | To be shipped |
ZBRV1 Visual Feedback Module | 3 in stock |
782XBXM4L-24D Power Relay | Buy Now |
70-782D8-1A Relay Socket | Buy Now |
Note: The challenge kit does not provide everything that will be needed for this competition. The challenger will need to have the resources and equipment, as well as other minor parts to build their testing systems. Kit is valued approximately at $3,000.
The Dates
Project Phases | Dates |
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Application Period | 14th November 2023 |
Application Deadline | 22nd December 2023 |
Applicants Selected | 5th January 2024 |
Extra Credit Blogs Due | 12th March 2024 |
Final Summary Blog Due | 14th March 2024 |
Winners Announced | March 2024 |
Prizes Shipped | March 2024 |
Technical Resources
- HMI Datasheet
- TM251MESE PLC
- ZBRA1 Datasheet
- ZBRA2 Datasheet
- ZB5AK1233 Datasheet
- ABLM1A24025 Datasheet
- ZB5AZ009 Datasheet
- 782XBXM4L-24D Datasheet
- ZB5AW333 Datasheet
- 70-782D8-1A Datasheet
- ZBRT2 Datasheet
- ZBRRH
- User manual ZBRN1/ZBRN2
- IS gateway ZBRN1
- IS gateway ZBRN2
- ZBRV1
- Video ZBRN1
Blog Requirements, FAQs, & Judging
The final, detailed, summary blog is the only requirement to successfully finish this program. However, a participant can earn extra points by publishing up to 5 extra credit blogs. Click the following link to read how these 5 blogs will be individually scored. More Information.
The Challengers
track your progress and see how you compare to other participants via the following table:
Final Results Blog | Extra Credit Blog 1 |
Extra Credit Blog 2 |
Extra Credit Blog 3 |
Extra Credit Blog 4 |
Extra Credit Blog 5 |
Total Points |
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embeddedguy - Overhead tank monitoring for smart home/industry | ||||||
215.5 | 48 | 46 | 60 | 64 | 0 | 433.5 (3rd Prize) |
kmikemoo - Training Bay Ventilation Automation | ||||||
228.5 | 51 | 39 | 53 | 52 | 63 | 486.5 (Grand Prize) |
pandoramc - Academic Automation Conveyor for industrial Processes | ||||||
170 | 52 | 56 | 72 | 60 | 59 | 469 (Runner Up Prize) |
rahulkhanna - Smart Factory Automation System | ||||||
0 | 45 | 54 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 147 |
rsc - Water Tunnel Controller Upgrade ** | ||||||
0 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Medical |
Where to Ask Questions?
For any general or technical questions about the competition, please post a comment on this page. It is monitored by element14.
Bookmarking this page is a good way to keep up-to-date with the competition.
The Terms
Please read the full terms and conditions attached below.
About Schneider Electric
Our purpose is to empower all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. We call this Life Is On. Our mission is to be your digital partner for Sustainability and Efficiency. We drive digital transformation by integrating world-leading process and energy technologies, end-point to cloud connecting products, controls, software, and services, across the entire lifecycle, enabling integrated company management, for homes, buildings, data centers, infrastructure, and industries. We are the most local of global companies. We are advocates of open standards and partnership ecosystems that are passionate about our shared Meaningful Purpose, Inclusive, and Empowered values. http://se.com
Top Comments
The kit is worth around $3,000 US
I would suggest that you first read the documentation. If that doesn't answer your questions, leave a comment and I'll get some help.
Conratulations to the winners.
It was a really nice challenge and I am glad that I could take part in it.
The journey to work with Schneider electric devices was absolutely wonderful and I would love to…