Basics of automation and electricity (5 cr)

Objective

You learn the basics of electrical engineering, and automation engineering.

Content

How do you tune the PID controller?
What is meant by regulation and control block diagrams, time constants and stability?
What are the basic quantities, units and basic components of electrical engineering?
What are motor drives?
How do EC motors and their control work?
What is meant by the actuator and sensor technology?
How do variable-frequency drives and their control work?

Course material

LEARN assignments and materials
Jukka Ahoranta: Sähkötekniikka or equivalent
Keinänen Toimi: Automatiotekniikka
PC, CADMATIC electric program student version
Note-taking materials and calculator
ALPHA

Study forms and methods

On-site studies and LEARN

RDI and work-related cooperation

Practice during your own group's lessons. On-site studies are mandatory.

Timing of exams and assignments

An exam at the end of the course. The exam includes practical tasks.
LEARN assignments must be completed by their deadlines.

Student workload

On-site studies: 60 hours. Independent study: approximately same amount

Course part description

Verification of de-energization
Basic components (R, C, and L) and their basic connections
Fundamental electrical engineering calculations, including three-phase systems
Basics of circuit diagram design and corresponding test connections (contactors, time relays)
Overview of automation (difference between control and regulation)
Sensor technology (limit/detection sensors, key analog and digital signals)
Basics of programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
Actuators
PID control (level control using a frequency converter, ultrasonic sensor, and ALPHA logic)

Evaluation scale

1-5

Assessment methods and criteria

The exam and module assignments (including both on-site studies and remote tasks).

Qualifications

Attending the course requires completing the courses of Engineering mathematics 1 and 2 and Basic engineering physics and chemistry.