Study Guide

Objectives (course unit)

The student can
• basics of electrical engineering and machine automation and knows the basic structure of the automation and control system
• knows the theoretical examination and simulation of simple DC circuits and the use of basic measuring devices.
• the basic components of electrical engineering and interpret and draw electrical and relay diagrams.
• apply the theory of electricity in machine automation devices.
• identify the most common actuators and sensors in machine automation.
• basics of mechanical engineering control systems and can apply knowledge to simple control systems.
• design, build and test a simple relay connection for a mechanical engineering application
• Basics of PLC programming and is able to design, prepare, install and test a simple PLC application program for mechanical engineering equipment.
• manages the documentation of his own work and knows how to report the results of his work professionally.

Content (course unit)

Basics of direct current
• Basic quantities of a direct current circuit (voltage, current, power, resistance)
• Management of basic measuring devices
• Kirchhoff's circuit laws, Ohm's law
• Semiconductor components (diode, transistor)
• Simulation of DC circuits
Basics of relay technology
Basics of logic programming
Basics of sensors and actuators and connection to the control system

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

The student can use basic measuring devices with assistance. The student knows the basic concepts of direct current technology. The student knows the basic components and their behavior in DC circuits. Students can apply electrical theory in mechanical engineering applications. The student performs simple practical tasks with the support of the group. The student must master the basics of machine automation, relay technology and logic programming. The student can read and draw simple relay diagrams and electrical diagrams. The student is able to cope with simple logic programming tasks with assistance. The student can helpfully document his work and report to others.

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

The student can use basic measuring devices fluently. He knows the basics of circuit calculation technology and understands the behavior and functions of the basic components of electrical engineering in DC circuits. The student knows how to apply electrical theory in mechanical engineering applications. The student knows the basic dimensioning of electronic actuators. He performs the assigned tasks independently. The student has a good command of the basics of machine automation, relay technology and logic programming. The student can program a simple machine automation application independently and can read and draw typical machine automation relay and circuit diagrams. The student can evaluate measurement errors and their significance in machine automation applications. The student can work actively and constructively in a group. The student can clearly document his own work and report the results of the work in a structured and clear manner.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student also completes the most demanding circuit calculation tasks. The student knows how to dimension electronic actuators and apply theoretical knowledge in mechanical engineering applications. He uses basic measuring devices fluently and knows how to make choices between device technologies. The student has an excellent command of the basics of machine automation, relay technology and logic programming. The student can program a typical machine automation application independently and can read and draw more challenging machine automation relay and circuit diagrams. The student is able to evaluate and take into account errors in measurement. Can work actively and constructively in a group. The student can document the work accurately and report on the results of their work in a professional, clear and structured manner.

Assessment scale

0-5