Study Guide

Learning outcomes

The student is able to
- connect the operator panel with programmable logic in the TIA Portal.
- basics of graphical user interface design.
- implements an optimal control panel application in terms of usability and ergonomics.
- perform manual operation of the production line via the control panel.
- make small-scale data collection based on sensor data in programmable logic and make trends based on data collection.

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
- is able to apply more deeply acquired theoretical knowledge in real working life projects.
- understands the role of technical documentation and is also able to create documents according to standards.
- is able to design a PLC-based automation system, simulate its operation and select suitable components for the system.

Assessment criteria

Basic level (1-2): the student can implement a simple piece goods automation application using programmable logic software.

Good level (3-4):The student can 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.