Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

The students can design control systems and use programmable logic controllers, microcomputers and other controlling devices. They learn how to use controlling devices and attach them to the object being automatized. They also know how to document a project containing machine automation controls and how to program with programmable logic. They learn the basic skills in programming which is compatible with Step7- and IEC 1311 standard, and profibus fieldbus. Relay control systems and programmable logic controllers. PC as the control unit. CAN, ASI and Profibus fieldbus.Student understands economical and ecological sustainability and user orientation in control system design

Content (course unit)

- Programming of programmable logic controllers
- Programming languages
- Diagram of connection
- Register of inputs and outputs
The student makes project works with PLCs. The student will be falimiar with fieldbus.

Further information (course unit)

Lite:
Seppo Haltsonen, Jaakko Levomäki, Esko T. Rautanen: Digitaalitekniikka.

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

The student is able to design and select the control system and related components for simple machine automation applications. The student can program logic into simple automation systems.

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

The student is able to plan and correctly select the control system and related components for typical machine automation applications. The student can program logic into typical automation systems.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student is excellent in logic programming and is able to design and select components for wider and more challenging automation systems.

Assessment scale

0-5