Opinto-opas

Tavoitteet

Students will be competent in configuring and programming control systems (PLC) associated with the automation of bulk goods. They will create automation applications for complex process modules utilizing and testing the knowledge and skills they have learned during their studies. In the implementations, the aim is to make the equipment controls as energy efficient as possible.

Sisältö

Students complete exercises in the laboratory using a diverse range of automation devices. The software and devices are those that are commonly used in industry, and therefore students are able to apply the experience they have obtained in the laboratory directly to situations in industry. The devices students use include Siemens and Omron programmable logic controllers, touch-screens, PC monitoring stations, industrial terminals, and RFID (radio frequency identification) sensors. Students also gain experience in using electric motors and pneumatic cylinders.

Oppimateriaalit

Material distributed by the lecturer, examples presented in the lectures, online material for the exercises, product and programming manuals.

Opetusmenetelmät

Guided programming exercises in the laboratory with practical equipment

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

Will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Arviointiasteikko

1-5

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

The student can make the configuration of the programmable logic according to a given instruction. He can program and test the basic functions of the controlled PLC device. The student is able to act and solve oncoming basic problems together with the members of the group.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3)

In addition to a satisfactory level, the student is able to independently apply, program and test special functions of logics. In addition, he will be able to work with the team to ensure and insist that the programs are safe to use.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

The student knows how to work together with a group in an effective and systematic way. In addition to device configuration, he is able to find and fix various hardware and programming errors. Together with the team, he ensures that the team results in a reliable, secure, and well-documented program.

Arviointimenetelmät ja arvioinnin perusteet

Peer review among group students.
Approved exercises and the teacher's assessment of the functionality of the programming.

Esitietovaatimukset

Machine Automation 1