Automation, control and measuring technologiesLaajuus (1.5 cr)

Objective

Knowledge and understanding of and proficiency in:
- basics of programmable controllers and digital distributed systems
- function and principles of control and monitoring devices
- class requirements for ship automation systems

Content

- measured and adjustabled variables in a process, applicable controls, block diagram of control circuit, behaviour when adjusted, adjustment, different parameters, parameter setting and switching to automatic systems and field channels
- class requirements for ship automation systems
(STCW A-III/1 ja A-III/2)

Qualifications

Basics of electronics

Materials

- Laboratory course in measurement and control engineering 1
- Laboratory course in measurement and control engineering 2
- Approved training during studies

Evaluation

Students can
- use professional vocabulary systematically
- use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field
- promote teams’ goal-oriented operation
- justify their actions according to the ethical principles of the professional field

In addition, competence evaluation according to STCW code table A-III/1 column 4 are used:
- safety measures for working are appropriate
- selection and use of hand tools, measuring instruments, and testing equipment are appropriate and interpretation of results is accurate
- dismantling, inspecting, repairing and reassembling equipment are in accordance with manuals and good practice