Study Guide

Objective

Students will be able to differentiate between various automation systems and identify the components used in them. They will understand how automation systems work. Students will be knowledgeable of the structure, function and connections of relays and PLC drivers and the more common types of sensors and actuators. They will learn the idea behind the logic needed in automation technology.

Content

Development of automation and automation technology, - What is automation?, - Control and regulation, control systems for automation, sensors, actuators, programmable logics, components for a control system, - Common connections for sensors and actuators into programmable logics, - Practice making connections in the lab, - Familiarisation with various automation control system.

Materials

- Lecturer's material
- Lecture demonstrations
- Exercises
- Product and programming manuals
- Lessons in industrial instrumentation handbook (free PDF book)

Teaching methods

Contact or distance teaching (lectures). Lecture recordings will be available for self-study.
Independent work (Excercises)

Exam schedules

Exam will be arranged at second last contact lesson. One exam retake will be available after the course.

Student workload

Total 81 hours of work of which 28 is contact teaching and rest independent work.

Content scheduling

Development of automation and automation technology. What is automation. Control and regulation, automation control systems, sensors, actuators, relay circuits, programmable logics, control system components. The most common connections of sensors and actuators to programmable logics. Possibly visit(s) in the laboratory. The course introduces various automation control systems via simulation environment

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Level 1-2; Student knows the basics of the course. The student is able to define a simple automation system that includes sensors and actuators as well as programmable logic.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Level 3-4; Student knows the contents of the course well. The student is able to define a simple automation system that includes sensors and actuators as well as programmable logic. In addition, he is able to evaluate the operation and compatibility of components in practice.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Level 5; Student knows the contents of the course well and can apply their knowledge in practice. The student is able to apply Automation components and design an automation system that includes sensors and actuators as well as programmable logic. In addition, he is able to evaluate the operation and compatibility of components in practice.

Assessment methods and criteria

Exam. Home exercises give extra points for examination.

Qualifications

No previous studies are required.