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Automation and RoboticsLaajuus (15 cr)

Code: AT00CK40

Credits

15 op

Teaching language

  • English

Objective

The student is able to
- understand Automation system hardware principles and control models
- implement PLC principles and programming, HMI panel and SCADA software
- utilize Distribution and communication using std industrial protocols and buses
- understands Sensors and actuators (operation principles and connection types)
- implement simple digital twins
- understands principles and programming of industrial robots as a part of an automation system

Enrollment

20.11.2023 - 05.01.2024

Timing

01.01.2024 - 30.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

15 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Technology (LAB)

Campus

Lappeenranta Campus

Teaching languages
  • English
Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Industrial Information Technology
Teachers
  • Jouni Könönen
Scheduling groups
  • Luennot + harjoitukset (Size: 0. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • TLPRIIT21S
  • TLPRIIT22S
Small groups
  • Lectures + assignments

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- understand Automation system hardware principles and control models
- implement PLC principles and programming, HMI panel and SCADA software
- utilize Distribution and communication using std industrial protocols and buses
- understands Sensors and actuators (operation principles and connection types)
- implement simple digital twins
- understands principles and programming of industrial robots as a part of an automation system

Implementation and methods of teaching

Lectures, exercises, exam, returnable assignments.

Learning material and recommended literature

Study material will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Material to be distributed on the course website.

Contents

The student
- knows the main application areas of automation and understands the overview of the industry.
- is able to name different components of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- is able to make and connect hydraulic and pneumatic connections and design hydraulic and pneumatic circuits.
- is able to build and simulate a simple PLC based automation system.
- know the differences between automation solutions in different application areas of automation
(especially process and piece goods automation) and the structures and main functions of

Assessment criteria

Basic level (1-2): the student can implement a simple piece goods automation application using programmable logic software, utilizing electro pneumatics / hydraulics.

Good level (3-4):The student will be able to implement a more advanced piece goods automation application using programmable logic software.

Excellent level (5): The student is able to implement a complex piece goods automation application using programmable logic software.

Assessment scale

1-5

Failed (0)

Level 1 of the competences described below is not met.

Assessment criteria: level 1 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student will be able to implement a simple piece goods automation application using programmable logic software.

Participates actively in class (80% of the classroom teaching) and successfully completes the exercises according to the given schedule.

Assessment criteria: level 3 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student is able to implement a more advanced piece goods automation application with programmable logic software.

Actively participates in class (80% of the classroom teaching) and successfully completes the exercises according to the given timetable.

Assessment criteria: level 5 (assessment scale 1–5)

The student will be able to implement a complex piece goods automation application using programmable logic software.

Actively participates in class (80% of the classroom time) and successfully completes the exercises according to the given schedule.

Willing to guide others in solving problems.