Interfaces in Automation (3 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

Student:
- can design and program the interfaces of automation equipment and systems
- is able to establish a connection between the automation system and the user interface using a standard integration method
- Understand the basics of usability and apply them in the design of user interfaces

Content (course unit)

The course introduces 1-2 control products to implement the automation system interface. The integration of the user interface into the system utilizes both manufacturer-specific and standard (eg OPC) methods. The focus is on user interface implementation techniques, integration methods and usability.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

Opiskelija ymmärtää käyttöliittymän merkityksen automaatiojärjestelmässä ja ymmärtää miten niitä toteutetaan. Osaa toteuttaa yksinkertaisen käyttöliittymän opettajan ohjauksella.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

Edellisten lisäksi opiskelija osaa toteuttaa yksinkertaisen käyttöliittymän itsenäisesti.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

Edellisten lisäksi opiskelija osaa tehdä itsenäisesti kattavan käyttöliittymän ja liittää sen järjestelmään.

Location and time

Distance teaching classes as presented in time schedule.

Exam schedules

The exam is informed in the beginning of the course. The failed course can be compensated by passing a new exam.

Assessment methods and criteria

Student performance assessment is based on completed excercises and a passed exam.

Assessment scale

0-5

Teaching methods

Distance teaching and excercises.

Learning materials

Lectures, notes made by a student, other referred material by a lecturer.

Student workload

The total working hours for passing the course is 81hours (3 cp x 27 h). Distance teaching is 14*2 = 28 h and a student has to reserve about 53 hours for self-learning.

Content scheduling

The course contains distance teaching on a weekly basis. The more detailed course structure is treated in the first class and it will be available in the course information on Moodle afterwards.

Completion alternatives

None.

Practical training and working life cooperation

None.

International connections

None.

Further information

Student performance assessment is based on completed excercises and a passed exam.

Assessment criteria - fail (0) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Failed of making one of exercises or exams.

Assessment criteria - satisfactory (1-2) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Making of simple User interface exercises and exams both by DNA and WinCC.

Assessment criteria - good (3-4) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Making of User interface exercises and exams both by DNA and WinCC with some errors.

Assessment criteria - excellent (5) (Not in use, Look at the Assessment criteria above)

Making of User interface exercises and exams both by DNA and WinCC without any errors.