Study Guide

Objectives

Student
• is familiar with the sensors and control components used in production and machine automation.
• understands the benefits and limitations of pneumatic and hydraulic control technology.
• understands the fundamentals of servo technology.
• is familiar with the key directives and standards related to machine safety.
• understands the basics of functional safety.
• understands the operation of safety relays and safety logic and can create a simple application using them.

Content

Sensors and control components used in production and machine automation, Pneumatic and hydraulic control technology. Basics of servo technology. Machinery Directive and safety-related standards. Basics of safety controls and safety logic. Exercises on some of the above topics.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student understands the key theory discussed in the course and knows how to implement simple applications with support using safety PLC.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

In addition, the student can implement simple applications independently.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

In addition, the student knows how to implement applications related to the theme of the course independently and, on his own initiative, searches for suitable solution options for implementation.