Study Guide

Objective

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.

Content

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.

Materials

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

Teaching methods

Supervised laboratory assignments

Employer connections

None

Student workload

Will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Evaluation scale

Passed/failed

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

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

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows the special functions of logics, to adapt independently in addition to a satisfactory level, to program and to test. Furthermore, he is able to secure with the group and is able to require that the programs are safe, to use.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows the actions of the efficient and systematic way together with the group. In addition to the device configuration, he is able to search and is able to correct the different device problems and programming problems. Together with the group he ensures that the program that reliable, safe and has been well documented is completed as a result of the group.

Assessment methods and criteria

Approved works and reports based on the laboratory assignments.

Qualifications

Machine Automation 1

Further information

The issues of automation technology are internationally similar.