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Building automation (5 cr)

Code: ST00BH31-3010

General information


Enrollment

06.04.2022 - 22.04.2022

Timing

29.08.2022 - 17.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

5 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Department of Electrical Engineering, Building Services and Material Technology

Campus

Mikkeli Campus

Teaching languages

  • Finnish

Degree programmes

  • Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering

Teachers

  • Risto Kuitunen

Teacher in charge

Risto Kuitunen

Groups

  • STMI20SPA
    Electrical and Automation Engineering, full-time studies

Objective

The aim of the course is that you know how to describe the various types of automation systems for buildings structures, properties and applications. You gain a clear understanding of today's so-called DDC-based technology and open (KNX, LON) building automation systems. After completing the course you understand the importance of building automation for the supervision and guidance of various types of real estates.

Content

How do building automation systems work?
What are building automation system control messages like?
How do you program using logic?
How is electricity network integrated into building automation systems?
What is meant by the KNX technology?
How are actuators and sensors built and how do they work?

Evaluation scale

1-5

Qualifications

Automation technology, Programmable logic controllers (for students of Electrical and Automation Engineering), Basics of Electricity and automation (for students of Building Services Engineering)