Sensor Technology and Mechanical Automation ComponentsLaajuus (5 cr)

Objectives

Students know how to choose and acquire a suitable sensor for applications, how to connect a sensor to a programmable logic controller and a microcomputer. Students learn how to dimension components and mechanical units. Students become familiar with the electrical and electromechanical components.

Content

Basic concepts, presence sensor, quantity limits, identification, machine vision, distance measurement, transition and torsion angle measurement, tolerance control, speed control, acceleration and force measurements, temperature compensation, linear movement components, sealings.

Prerequisites

Statics, strenght of materials, machine elements

Further information

Literature: Luentomonisteet; Fonselius, Laitinen: Anturit, Painatuskeskus, 1994; Aumala: Teollisuusprosessien mittaukset, TTKK 1990; Esiteluettelot Educational methods: teach-in, series of lectures, study conversation, self study/distance learning, exercises, assignments, practical work, coursework, summary report/essay, exam, collective learning, net learning, field-work (incl. study trips), laboratory work/workshop, research project, group exam and seminar. Language of instruction: Finnish Contact person: Olavi Kopponen.