Sensor TechnologyLaajuus (3 cr)
Code: KL25AB90000
Objective
Students will learn about the basic sensors used in machine automation. They will understand how sensors work, their electrical and mechanical properties and performance characteristics. They will be competent in selecting appropriate sensors for solving problems with detection and measuring. They will be able to make electrical connections for sensors and connect them to control units and fieldbuses.
Content
- Basics in sensor technology
- Protection classes
- On-off sensors
- Sensors that detect presence
- Sensors that measure magnitudes
- Detection techniques
- Measuring movement
- Computer vision
- Connecting sensors and practice making measurements in the lab
Qualifications
No previous studies are required.
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student knows and commands the basic operation of sensors and the concepts - in the one to be been satisfied with numbers. He is able to solve faults in the basic sensors and is able to replace with the similar sensor of the one which had been damaged.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student knows well the basic concepts which are related to the sensors and their operating principles. He is able to adapt his knowledge in the solving of problems of different types and either in place of the one which had been damaged or to a new target the sensor which is suitable for choosing. .
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student knows the concepts and operating principles of different sensors well. In addition to the basic sensors, he is able to choose special sensors also to different applications and environments.
Materials
- Lecture material
- Demonstrations during lectures
- Assignments
- Product and programming manuals
Further information
Anturitekniikka, kansainvälisyyden näkökulma (EN):
The issues of sensor technology are internationally similar.
Enrollment
22.04.2024 - 09.10.2024
Timing
21.10.2024 - 18.12.2024
Credits
3 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Engineering, Automation Engineering
Teachers
- Sami Rinta-Valkama
Student groups
-
AUTE24ABachelor of Engineering, Automation Engineering
Objective
Students will learn about the basic sensors used in machine automation. They will understand how sensors work, their electrical and mechanical properties and performance characteristics. They will be competent in selecting appropriate sensors for solving problems with detection and measuring. They will be able to make electrical connections for sensors and connect them to control units and fieldbuses.
Content
- Basics in sensor technology
- Protection classes
- On-off sensors
- Sensors that detect presence
- Sensors that measure magnitudes
- Detection techniques
- Measuring movement
- Computer vision
- Connecting sensors and practice making measurements in the lab
Materials
Lecture material, demonstrations during lectures, assignments, product and programming manuals
Teaching methods
Contact teaching. Lectures, demonstrations, exercises, seminar work and group work in the lab.
Student workload
Total work load 81 h. 28 h of classroom training which includes lab exercises. 53 h of self-study.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student knows and commands the basic operation of sensors and the concepts - in the one to be been satisfied with numbers. He is able to solve faults in the basic sensors and is able to replace with the similar sensor of the one which had been damaged.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student knows well the basic concepts which are related to the sensors and their operating principles. He is able to adapt his knowledge in the solving of problems of different types and either in place of the one which had been damaged or to a new target the sensor which is suitable for choosing. .
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student knows the concepts and operating principles of different sensors well. In addition to the basic sensors, he is able to choose special sensors also to different applications and environments.
Assessment methods and criteria
Exercises, lab work+reports, seminar and an exam.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student knows and commands the basic operation of sensors and the concepts - in the one to be been satisfied with numbers. He is able to solve faults in the basic sensors and is able to replace with the similar sensor of the one which had been damaged.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student knows well the basic concepts which are related to the sensors and their operating principles. He is able to adapt his knowledge in the solving of problems of different types and either in place of the one which had been damaged or to a new target the sensor which is suitable for choosing.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The student knows the concepts and operating principles of different sensors well. In addition to the basic sensors, he is able to choose special sensors also to different applications and environments.
Qualifications
No previous studies are required.
Further information
Anturitekniikka, kansainvälisyyden näkökulma (EN):
The issues of sensor technology are internationally similar.
Enrollment
22.04.2024 - 09.10.2024
Timing
21.10.2024 - 18.12.2024
Credits
3 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Engineering, Automation Engineering
Teachers
- Sami Rinta-Valkama
Student groups
-
AUTE24BBachelor of Engineering, Automation Engineering
Objective
Students will learn about the basic sensors used in machine automation. They will understand how sensors work, their electrical and mechanical properties and performance characteristics. They will be competent in selecting appropriate sensors for solving problems with detection and measuring. They will be able to make electrical connections for sensors and connect them to control units and fieldbuses.
Content
- Basics in sensor technology
- Protection classes
- On-off sensors
- Sensors that detect presence
- Sensors that measure magnitudes
- Detection techniques
- Measuring movement
- Computer vision
- Connecting sensors and practice making measurements in the lab
Materials
Lecture material, demonstrations during lectures, assignments, product and programming manuals
Teaching methods
Contact teaching. Lectures, demonstrations, exercises, seminar work and group work in the lab.
Student workload
Total work load 81 h. 28 h of classroom training which includes lab exercises. 53 h of self-study.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student knows and commands the basic operation of sensors and the concepts - in the one to be been satisfied with numbers. He is able to solve faults in the basic sensors and is able to replace with the similar sensor of the one which had been damaged.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student knows well the basic concepts which are related to the sensors and their operating principles. He is able to adapt his knowledge in the solving of problems of different types and either in place of the one which had been damaged or to a new target the sensor which is suitable for choosing. .
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student knows the concepts and operating principles of different sensors well. In addition to the basic sensors, he is able to choose special sensors also to different applications and environments.
Assessment methods and criteria
Exercises, lab work+reports, seminar and an exam.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student knows and commands the basic operation of sensors and the concepts - in the one to be been satisfied with numbers. He is able to solve faults in the basic sensors and is able to replace with the similar sensor of the one which had been damaged.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student knows well the basic concepts which are related to the sensors and their operating principles. He is able to adapt his knowledge in the solving of problems of different types and either in place of the one which had been damaged or to a new target the sensor which is suitable for choosing.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The student knows the concepts and operating principles of different sensors well. In addition to the basic sensors, he is able to choose special sensors also to different applications and environments.
Qualifications
No previous studies are required.
Further information
Anturitekniikka, kansainvälisyyden näkökulma (EN):
The issues of sensor technology are internationally similar.
Enrollment
22.04.2024 - 09.10.2024
Timing
21.10.2024 - 15.12.2024
Credits
3 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Engineering, Automation Engineering
Teachers
- Sami Rinta-Valkama
Student groups
-
MAUTE24Insinööri (AMK), Automaatiotekniikka, monimuotototeutus
Objective
Students will learn about the basic sensors used in machine automation. They will understand how sensors work, their electrical and mechanical properties and performance characteristics. They will be competent in selecting appropriate sensors for solving problems with detection and measuring. They will be able to make electrical connections for sensors and connect them to control units and fieldbuses.
Content
- Basics in sensor technology
- Protection classes
- On-off sensors
- Sensors that detect presence
- Sensors that measure magnitudes
- Detection techniques
- Measuring movement
- Computer vision
- Connecting sensors and practice making measurements in the lab
Materials
Lecture material, demonstrations during lectures, assignments, product and programming manuals
Teaching methods
Contact teaching. Lectures, demonstrations, exercises, seminar work and group work in the lab.
Student workload
Total work load 81 h. 28 h of classroom training which includes lab exercises. 53 h of self-study.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student knows and commands the basic operation of sensors and the concepts - in the one to be been satisfied with numbers. He is able to solve faults in the basic sensors and is able to replace with the similar sensor of the one which had been damaged.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student knows well the basic concepts which are related to the sensors and their operating principles. He is able to adapt his knowledge in the solving of problems of different types and either in place of the one which had been damaged or to a new target the sensor which is suitable for choosing. .
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student knows the concepts and operating principles of different sensors well. In addition to the basic sensors, he is able to choose special sensors also to different applications and environments.
Assessment methods and criteria
Exercises, lab work+reports, seminar and an exam.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student knows and commands the basic operation of sensors and the concepts - in the one to be been satisfied with numbers. He is able to solve faults in the basic sensors and is able to replace with the similar sensor of the one which had been damaged.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student knows well the basic concepts which are related to the sensors and their operating principles. He is able to adapt his knowledge in the solving of problems of different types and either in place of the one which had been damaged or to a new target the sensor which is suitable for choosing.
Assessment criteria, approved/failed
The student knows the concepts and operating principles of different sensors well. In addition to the basic sensors, he is able to choose special sensors also to different applications and environments.
Qualifications
No previous studies are required.
Further information
Anturitekniikka, kansainvälisyyden näkökulma (EN):
The issues of sensor technology are internationally similar.
Enrollment
17.04.2023 - 11.10.2023
Timing
23.10.2023 - 10.12.2023
Credits
3 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Engineering, Automation Engineering
Teachers
- Sami Rinta-Valkama
Student groups
-
AUTE23ABachelor of Engineering, Automation Engineering
Objective
Students will learn about the basic sensors used in machine automation. They will understand how sensors work, their electrical and mechanical properties and performance characteristics. They will be competent in selecting appropriate sensors for solving problems with detection and measuring. They will be able to make electrical connections for sensors and connect them to control units and fieldbuses.
Content
- Basics in sensor technology
- Protection classes
- On-off sensors
- Sensors that detect presence
- Sensors that measure magnitudes
- Detection techniques
- Measuring movement
- Computer vision
- Connecting sensors and practice making measurements in the lab
Materials
Lecture material, demonstrations during lectures, assignments, product and programming manuals
Teaching methods
Contact teaching. Lectures, demonstrations, exercises, seminar work and group work in the lab.
Student workload
Total work load 81 h. 26 h of classroom training which includes lab exercises. 55 h of self-study.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student knows and commands the basic operation of sensors and the concepts - in the one to be been satisfied with numbers. He is able to solve faults in the basic sensors and is able to replace with the similar sensor of the one which had been damaged.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student knows well the basic concepts which are related to the sensors and their operating principles. He is able to adapt his knowledge in the solving of problems of different types and either in place of the one which had been damaged or to a new target the sensor which is suitable for choosing. .
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student knows the concepts and operating principles of different sensors well. In addition to the basic sensors, he is able to choose special sensors also to different applications and environments.
Assessment methods and criteria
Exercises, lab work+reports, seminar and an exam.
Qualifications
No previous studies are required.
Further information
Anturitekniikka, kansainvälisyyden näkökulma (EN):
The issues of sensor technology are internationally similar.
Enrollment
17.04.2023 - 11.10.2023
Timing
23.10.2023 - 10.12.2023
Credits
3 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Engineering, Automation Engineering
Teachers
- Sami Rinta-Valkama
Student groups
-
AUTE23BBachelor of Engineering, Automation Engineering
Objective
Students will learn about the basic sensors used in machine automation. They will understand how sensors work, their electrical and mechanical properties and performance characteristics. They will be competent in selecting appropriate sensors for solving problems with detection and measuring. They will be able to make electrical connections for sensors and connect them to control units and fieldbuses.
Content
- Basics in sensor technology
- Protection classes
- On-off sensors
- Sensors that detect presence
- Sensors that measure magnitudes
- Detection techniques
- Measuring movement
- Computer vision
- Connecting sensors and practice making measurements in the lab
Materials
Lecture material, demonstrations during lectures, assignments, product and programming manuals
Teaching methods
Contact teaching. Lectures, demonstrations, exercises, seminar work and group work in the lab.
Student workload
Total work load 81 h. 26 h of classroom training which includes lab exercises. 55 h of self-study.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student knows and commands the basic operation of sensors and the concepts - in the one to be been satisfied with numbers. He is able to solve faults in the basic sensors and is able to replace with the similar sensor of the one which had been damaged.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student knows well the basic concepts which are related to the sensors and their operating principles. He is able to adapt his knowledge in the solving of problems of different types and either in place of the one which had been damaged or to a new target the sensor which is suitable for choosing. .
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student knows the concepts and operating principles of different sensors well. In addition to the basic sensors, he is able to choose special sensors also to different applications and environments.
Assessment methods and criteria
Exercises, lab work+reports, seminar and an exam.
Qualifications
No previous studies are required.
Further information
Anturitekniikka, kansainvälisyyden näkökulma (EN):
The issues of sensor technology are internationally similar.
Enrollment
16.04.2022 - 12.10.2022
Timing
24.10.2022 - 18.12.2022
Credits
3 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
1 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Engineering, Automation Engineering
Teachers
- Matti Panula
Student groups
-
AUTE22A
Objective
Students will learn about the basic sensors used in machine automation. They will understand how sensors work, their electrical and mechanical properties and performance characteristics. They will be competent in selecting appropriate sensors for solving problems with detection and measuring. They will be able to make electrical connections for sensors and connect them to control units and fieldbuses.
Content
- Basics in sensor technology
- Protection classes
- On-off sensors
- Sensors that detect presence
- Sensors that measure magnitudes
- Detection techniques
- Measuring movement
- Computer vision
- Connecting sensors and practice making measurements in the lab
Materials
Lecture material, demonstrations during lectures, assignments, product and programming manuals
Teaching methods
Lectures, demonstrations, exercises, seminar work and group work in the lab
Student workload
A total of 60 h. 32 h of classroom training which includes lab exercises. 28 h of self-study.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student knows and commands the basic operation of sensors and the concepts - in the one to be been satisfied with numbers. He is able to solve faults in the basic sensors and is able to replace with the similar sensor of the one which had been damaged.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student knows well the basic concepts which are related to the sensors and their operating principles. He is able to adapt his knowledge in the solving of problems of different types and either in place of the one which had been damaged or to a new target the sensor which is suitable for choosing. .
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student knows the concepts and operating principles of different sensors well. In addition to the basic sensors, he is able to choose special sensors also to different applications and environments.
Assessment methods and criteria
Exercises, lab work and written exams.
Qualifications
No previous studies are required.
Further information
Anturitekniikka, kansainvälisyyden näkökulma (EN):
The issues of sensor technology are internationally similar.
Enrollment
16.04.2022 - 12.10.2022
Timing
24.10.2022 - 18.12.2022
Credits
3 op
Virtual proportion (cr)
1 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Engineering, Automation Engineering
Teachers
- Matti Panula
Student groups
-
AUTE22B
Objective
Students will learn about the basic sensors used in machine automation. They will understand how sensors work, their electrical and mechanical properties and performance characteristics. They will be competent in selecting appropriate sensors for solving problems with detection and measuring. They will be able to make electrical connections for sensors and connect them to control units and fieldbuses.
Content
- Basics in sensor technology
- Protection classes
- On-off sensors
- Sensors that detect presence
- Sensors that measure magnitudes
- Detection techniques
- Measuring movement
- Computer vision
- Connecting sensors and practice making measurements in the lab
Materials
Lecture material, demonstrations during lectures, assignments, product and programming manuals
Teaching methods
Lectures, demonstrations, exercises, seminar work and group work in the lab
Student workload
A total of 60 h. 32 h of classroom training which includes lab exercises. 28 h of self-study.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student knows and commands the basic operation of sensors and the concepts - in the one to be been satisfied with numbers. He is able to solve faults in the basic sensors and is able to replace with the similar sensor of the one which had been damaged.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student knows well the basic concepts which are related to the sensors and their operating principles. He is able to adapt his knowledge in the solving of problems of different types and either in place of the one which had been damaged or to a new target the sensor which is suitable for choosing. .
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student knows the concepts and operating principles of different sensors well. In addition to the basic sensors, he is able to choose special sensors also to different applications and environments.
Assessment methods and criteria
Exercises, lab work and written exams.
Qualifications
No previous studies are required.
Further information
Anturitekniikka, kansainvälisyyden näkökulma (EN):
The issues of sensor technology are internationally similar.
Enrollment
07.02.2022 - 17.04.2022
Timing
07.03.2022 - 29.05.2022
Credits
3 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Engineering, Automation Engineering
Teachers
- Matti Perälä
Student groups
-
MAUTE21
Objective
Students will learn about the basic sensors used in machine automation. They will understand how sensors work, their electrical and mechanical properties and performance characteristics. They will be competent in selecting appropriate sensors for solving problems with detection and measuring. They will be able to make electrical connections for sensors and connect them to control units and fieldbuses.
Content
- Basics in sensor technology
- Protection classes
- On-off sensors
- Sensors that detect presence
- Sensors that measure magnitudes
- Detection techniques
- Measuring movement
- Computer vision
- Connecting sensors and practice making measurements in the lab
Materials
Lecturer's material, demonstrations during lectures, product and programming manuals.
Teaching methods
Lectures, exercises and laboratory work.
Student workload
A total of 80 hours. Of the Rules of Procedure of the left teaching 20 hours which also includes laboratory exercises and self-study including reporting of laboratory assignments for 60 hours.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student knows and commands the basic operation of sensors and the concepts - in the one to be been satisfied with numbers. He is able to solve faults in the basic sensors and is able to replace with the similar sensor of the one which had been damaged.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student knows well the basic concepts which are related to the sensors and their operating principles. He is able to adapt his knowledge in the solving of problems of different types and either in place of the one which had been damaged or to a new target the sensor which is suitable for choosing. .
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student knows the concepts and operating principles of different sensors well. In addition to the basic sensors, he is able to choose special sensors also to different applications and environments.
Assessment methods and criteria
Exam, exercises and laboratory assignment reports.
Qualifications
No previous studies are required.
Further information
Anturitekniikka, kansainvälisyyden näkökulma (EN):
The issues of sensor technology are internationally similar.
Enrollment
03.12.2021 - 23.01.2022
Timing
10.01.2022 - 27.02.2022
Credits
3 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Engineering, Automation Engineering
Teachers
- Matti Perälä
Student groups
-
AUTE21A
Objective
Students will learn about the basic sensors used in machine automation. They will understand how sensors work, their electrical and mechanical properties and performance characteristics. They will be competent in selecting appropriate sensors for solving problems with detection and measuring. They will be able to make electrical connections for sensors and connect them to control units and fieldbuses.
Content
- Basics in sensor technology
- Protection classes
- On-off sensors
- Sensors that detect presence
- Sensors that measure magnitudes
- Detection techniques
- Measuring movement
- Computer vision
- Connecting sensors and practice making measurements in the lab
Materials
Lecturer's material, demonstrations during lectures, product and programming manuals.
Teaching methods
Lectures, exercises and laboratory work.
Student workload
A total of 80 hours. Of the Rules of Procedure of the left teaching 28 hours which also includes laboratory exercises and self-study including reporting of laboratory assignments for 52 hours.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student knows and commands the basic operation of sensors and the concepts - in the one to be been satisfied with numbers. He is able to solve faults in the basic sensors and is able to replace with the similar sensor of the one which had been damaged.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student knows well the basic concepts which are related to the sensors and their operating principles. He is able to adapt his knowledge in the solving of problems of different types and either in place of the one which had been damaged or to a new target the sensor which is suitable for choosing. .
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student knows the concepts and operating principles of different sensors well. In addition to the basic sensors, he is able to choose special sensors also to different applications and environments.
Assessment methods and criteria
Exam, exercises and laboratory assignment reports.
Qualifications
No previous studies are required.
Further information
Anturitekniikka, kansainvälisyyden näkökulma (EN):
The issues of sensor technology are internationally similar.
Enrollment
03.12.2021 - 23.01.2022
Timing
10.01.2022 - 27.02.2022
Credits
3 op
Teaching languages
- Finnish
Degree programmes
- Bachelor of Engineering, Automation Engineering
Teachers
- Ismo Tupamäki
Student groups
-
AUTE21B
Objective
Students will learn about the basic sensors used in machine automation. They will understand how sensors work, their electrical and mechanical properties and performance characteristics. They will be competent in selecting appropriate sensors for solving problems with detection and measuring. They will be able to make electrical connections for sensors and connect them to control units and fieldbuses.
Content
- Basics in sensor technology
- Protection classes
- On-off sensors
- Sensors that detect presence
- Sensors that measure magnitudes
- Detection techniques
- Measuring movement
- Computer vision
- Connecting sensors and practice making measurements in the lab
Materials
Lecturer's material, demonstrations during lectures, product and programming manuals.
Teaching methods
Lectures, exercises and laboratory work.
Student workload
A total of 60 hours. Of the Rules of Procedure of the left teaching 28 hours which also includes laboratory exercises and self-study including reporting of laboratory assignments for 32 hours.
Evaluation scale
1-5
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
The student knows and commands the basic operation of sensors and the concepts - in the one to be been satisfied with numbers. He is able to solve faults in the basic sensors and is able to replace with the similar sensor of the one which had been damaged.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
The student knows well the basic concepts which are related to the sensors and their operating principles. He is able to adapt his knowledge in the solving of problems of different types and either in place of the one which had been damaged or to a new target the sensor which is suitable for choosing. .
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
The student knows the concepts and operating principles of different sensors well. In addition to the basic sensors, he is able to choose special sensors also to different applications and environments.
Assessment methods and criteria
Exam, exercises and laboratory assignment reports.
Qualifications
No previous studies are required.
Further information
Anturitekniikka, kansainvälisyyden näkökulma (EN):
The issues of sensor technology are internationally similar.