Course syllabus - Industrial Automation 1, structure

7.5 credits

PPU201

Autumn semester 2013

First cycle

G1F (First cycle, has less than 60 credits in first-cycle course/s as entry requirements).

Product and Process Development

School of Innovation, Design and Engineering

2013-01-29

This syllabus is not current and will not be given any more

Literature lists

Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.

Objectives

The aim for the course is to give general understanding of automation systems utilized in manufacturing industy.

Learning outcomes

The student, after having taken the course should be able to:
- describe the different levels and components of an automation system
- give account of fieldbus industry standards
- explain methods for transport and positioning of objects
- program a PLC system
- give account of the security needs in an automation environment

Course content

- Development trends in automation.
- Integration of automation systems with ERP, MES and SFC systems.
- PLC systems, operator interfaces and programming methodology.
- Fieldbuses and industry communication standards.
- Types of sensors.
- Types of actuators.
- Electrical systems and control logic.
- Security in automation environments.
- Working environment

Tuition

The teaching will include classroom lectures, group work, exercises in industrial lab and individual home work.

Specific requirements

Basic course in programming.

Examination

Exercise (INL1), 2 credits, marks Pass (G)
Exercise (INL2), 2 credits, marks 3, 4 or 5
Examination (TEN1), 3.5 credits, marks 3, 4 or 5

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Grade

Pass with distinction, Pass with credit, Pass, Fail