Basics of automation

Structure Type: Course
Code: KL25AB10000
Type: Compulsory
Level: Bachelor
Credits: 3.0 points
Responsible Teacher: Pakkanen, Jarkko
Language of Instruction: Finnish

Course Implementations, Planned Year of Study and Semester

Curriculum  Semester  Credits  Start of Semester  End of Semester
AUTE-2013KAUT   1 autumn   3.0   2013-09-01   2013-12-31  
AUTE-2013SAUT   1 autumn   3.0   2013-09-01   2013-12-31  
KOTU-2013KOTU   3 autumn   3.0   2015-08-01   2015-12-31  
TITE-2013   2 autumn   3.0   2014-09-01   2014-12-31  
AUTE-2014KAUT   1 autumn   3.0   2014-09-01   2014-12-31  
AUTE-2014SAUT   1 autumn   3.0   2014-09-01   2014-12-31  
KOTU-2014KOTU   3 autumn   3.0   2016-08-01   2016-12-31  
TITE-2014   2 autumn   3.0   2015-08-01   2015-12-31  
AUTE-2015KAUT   1 autumn   3.0   2015-08-01   2015-12-31  
AUTE-2015SAUT   1 autumn   3.0   2015-08-01   2015-12-31  
KOTU-2015KOTU   3 autumn   3.0   2017-08-01   2017-12-31  
TITE-2015   1 autumn   3.0   2015-08-01   2015-12-31  
AUTE-2016KAUT   1 autumn   3.0   2016-08-01   2016-12-31  
AUTE-2016SAUT   1 autumn   3.0   2016-08-01   2016-12-31  
KOTU-2016KOTU   3 autumn   3.0   2018-08-01   2018-12-31  
TITE-2016   1 autumn   3.0   2016-08-01   2016-12-31  

Learning Outcomes

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.

Student's Workload

Will be announced at the beginning of the course.

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

No previous studies are required.

Contents

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.

Recommended or Required Reading

- Lecturer's material
- Lecture demonstrations
- Exercises
- Product and programming manuals

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures, - Demonstrations, - Exercises, - Group work in the laboratory

Assessment Criteria

1 Student knows the basics of the course.
3 Student knows the contents of the course well.
5 Student knows the contents of the course well and can apply their knowledge in practice.

Assessment Methods

Exercises and a written and practical examination

Work Placement

None

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