Sensor Technology and Machine Automation Applications (5 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

Student understands the significance of sustainable development when designing machine automation applications.
Student knows how to choose and acquire a cost effective, high quality and suitable sensor for basic machine automation applications.
Student knows how to connect a sensor to a programmable logic controller and a microcomputer. Student is able to follow the development of sensor and component technology in the field of machine automation. Student learns how to choose and dimension components and mechanical units.
Student becomes familiar with the electrical and electromechanical components. Student learns to exploit the machine vision technology in the machine automation applications.

Content (course unit)

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.
Sensors and Actuators
- Introduction to Sensors and Actuators
- Fundamentals of Time and Frequency
- Sensor and Actuator Characteristics
- Sensors: Linear and Rotational Sensors, Acceleration Sensors, Force Measurement, Torque and Power Measurement, Flow Measurement, Temperature Measurements, Distance Measuring and Proximity Sensors, Light Detection, Image, and Vision Systems, Integrated Microsensors
- Actuators: Electromechanical Actuators, Electrical Machines, Piezoelectric Actuators, Hydraulic and Pneumatic Actuation Systems, MEMS: Microtransducers Analysis, Design, and Fabrication

Prerequisites (course unit)

Ei esitietovaatimuksia

Exam schedules

Päätetään opintojakson alussa.
Uusintakoe sovitaan tapauskohtaisesti.

Evaluation methods and criteria

Koe 40%
Ryhmätyö 30%
Laboratoriotyöt 5 kpl 30%

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Luennot, ryhmätyöt ja laboratoriotyöt.

Learning materials

Jaetaan sähköisessä muodossa opintojakson Tabulassa.

Student workload

Teoriatunnit 4 x 4h
Laboraatiot, ryhmä 1: 5 x 4h
Laboraatiot. ryhmä 2: 5 x 4h
Koe: 4h
Omaehtoinen opiskelu n. 30h

Content scheduling

Teoriaosuudella luentoja aiheista:
Anturoinnin käsitteet, lähestymiskytkimet, liikeanturit,signaalimuuntimet, analogia-anturit, RFID.

Further information

Tentti on yksilösuoritus. Muut työt tehdään ja arvioidaan ryhmätyönä.