Automation EngineeringLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

After this study unit, a student is able explain the life-cycle of automation utilize the tools and methods of automation engineering choose components of measurement, control and valve loops, and design cabling and connections identify components of motor loops implement application programs, and commission basic measurement, control, valve and motor loops in programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and distributed control systems (DCSs).

Content

Life-cycle of automation Cabling and connections by using IO interfaces and fieldbuses Application realization based on loops and graphical block programming Implementation of basic loops in control systems, testing and commissioning Design of human machine interfaces Maintenance of automation applications Learning project of automation engineering based on assignments from companies

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Excellent (5), good (4-3), satisfactory (2-1), fail (0)