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Programmable ControllersLaajuus (3 cr)

Code: ELA22GY03

Credits

3 op

Objective

The student:
- understands the basics of logic algebra
- understands the structure and functionality of programmable controllers
- manages the basics of PLC programming
- manages basic selection of control equipment

Content

- automation and control technology
- processes and their control
- digital sensors
- logical algebra
- construction and function of control system equipment
- PLC programming
- control system project.

Qualifications

-

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Knows the relation between logic algebra and programmable controllers
Knows the basic principles
Knows the principles of PLC programming
Knows the principles of control equipment selection

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Is able to derive and simplify basic logic functions
Is able to specify the basic requirements for control equipment
Is able to write PLC programs for simple applications
Is able to select control equipment for simple applications

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Is able to derive and simplify complex logic functions
Is able to design and configure basic control equipment
Is able to write PLC programs for demanding applications
Is able to select control equipment for demanding applications

Materials

Course compendium
Additional material.

Enrollment

15.06.2024 - 27.04.2025

Timing

09.04.2025 - 23.04.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Electrical Engineering and Automation
Teachers
  • Hans Lindén
Teacher in charge

Matts Nickull

Groups
  • ÖH24FLEXING
    Öppna YH, Flexibelt till Ingenjör

Objective

The student:
- understands the basics of logic algebra
- understands the structure and functionality of programmable controllers
- manages the basics of PLC programming
- manages basic selection of control equipment

Content

- automation and control technology
- processes and their control
- digital sensors
- logical algebra
- construction and function of control system equipment
- PLC programming
- control system project.

Materials

Course compendium
Additional material.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Knows the relation between logic algebra and programmable controllers
Knows the basic principles
Knows the principles of PLC programming
Knows the principles of control equipment selection

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Is able to derive and simplify basic logic functions
Is able to specify the basic requirements for control equipment
Is able to write PLC programs for simple applications
Is able to select control equipment for simple applications

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Is able to derive and simplify complex logic functions
Is able to design and configure basic control equipment
Is able to write PLC programs for demanding applications
Is able to select control equipment for demanding applications

Qualifications

-

Enrollment

15.06.2024 - 27.10.2024

Timing

28.10.2024 - 22.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

Campus

Vasa, Wolffskavägen 33

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Electrical Engineering and Automation
Teachers
  • Hans Lindén
Teacher in charge

Ronnie Sundsten

Scheduling groups
  • ELA24-Y1 (Size: 40. Open UAS: 0.)
  • ELA24-S1 (Size: 40. Open UAS: 0.)
  • ELA24-Y2 (Size: 40. Open UAS: 0.)
  • ELA24-S2 (Size: 40. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • ELA24D-V
    Ingenjör (YH), el- och automationsteknik, 2024, dagstudier
Small groups
  • ELA24-Y1
  • ELA24-S1
  • ELA24-Y2
  • ELA24-S2

Objective

The student:
- understands the basics of logic algebra
- understands the structure and functionality of programmable controllers
- manages the basics of PLC programming
- manages basic selection of control equipment

Content

- automation and control technology
- processes and their control
- digital sensors
- logical algebra
- construction and function of control system equipment
- PLC programming
- control system project.

Location and time

28.10.2024 - 20.12.2024

Materials

Compendium
Supplementary material.
Recommended additional reading:
Haag Bengt, Industriell systemteknik
Bolton W, Programmable Logic Controllers

Teaching methods

Lectures
Exercises/Project work
Self studies

Exam schedules

The exam is arranged week 47.

Completion alternatives

Written exam and project report

Student workload

A total of 81 hours, of which lectures / exam 14 hours (weeks 36 - 39) and project work in lab 24 hours (weeks 46 - 50).

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Knows the relation between logic algebra and programmable controllers
Knows the basic principles
Knows the principles of PLC programming
Knows the principles of control equipment selection

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Is able to derive and simplify basic logic functions
Is able to specify the basic requirements for control equipment
Is able to write PLC programs for simple applications
Is able to select control equipment for simple applications

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Is able to derive and simplify complex logic functions
Is able to design and configure basic control equipment
Is able to write PLC programs for demanding applications
Is able to select control equipment for demanding applications

Assessment methods and criteria

Written exam (30 % of course grade) and project work (70 %).
For course grade: At least 33.3 % in the exam (maximum three attempts) and approved project work / report (possibility to raise the grade once).

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Less than 33.3 % of the total score.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Grade 1: 33.3 % - 47.2 % of the total score.
Grade 2: 47.3 % - 61.1 % of the total score.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Grade 3: 61.2 % - 74.9 % of the total score.
Grade 4: 75.0 % - 88.8 % of the total score.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

More than 88.8 % of the total score.

Qualifications

-

Enrollment

15.06.2024 - 27.10.2024

Timing

28.10.2024 - 22.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

Campus

Vasa, Wolffskavägen 33

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Electrical Engineering and Automation
Teachers
  • Hans Lindén
Teacher in charge

Kaj Wikman

Groups
  • UIT24D-V
    Ingenjör (YH), informationsteknik, 2024

Objective

The student:
- understands the basics of logic algebra
- understands the structure and functionality of programmable controllers
- manages the basics of PLC programming
- manages basic selection of control equipment

Content

- automation and control technology
- processes and their control
- digital sensors
- logical algebra
- construction and function of control system equipment
- PLC programming
- control system project.

Location and time

28.10.2024- 20.12.2024

Materials

Compendium
Supplementary material.
Recommended additional reading:
Haag Bengt, Industriell systemteknik
Bolton W, Programmable Logic Controllers

Teaching methods

Lectures
Exercises/Project work
Self studies

Exam schedules

The exam is arranged week 47.

Completion alternatives

Written exam and project report

Student workload

A total of 81 hours, of which lectures / exam 14 hours (weeks 36 - 39) and project work in lab 24 hours (weeks 46 - 50).

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Knows the relation between logic algebra and programmable controllers
Knows the basic principles
Knows the principles of PLC programming
Knows the principles of control equipment selection

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Is able to derive and simplify basic logic functions
Is able to specify the basic requirements for control equipment
Is able to write PLC programs for simple applications
Is able to select control equipment for simple applications

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Is able to derive and simplify complex logic functions
Is able to design and configure basic control equipment
Is able to write PLC programs for demanding applications
Is able to select control equipment for demanding applications

Assessment methods and criteria

Written exam (30 % of course grade) and project work (70 %).
For course grade: At least 33.3 % in the exam (maximum three attempts) and approved project work / report (possibility to raise the grade once).

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Less than 33.3 % of the total score.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Grade 1: 33.3 % - 47.2 % of the total score.
Grade 2: 47.3 % - 61.1 % of the total score.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Grade 3: 61.2 % - 74.9 % of the total score.
Grade 4: 75.0 % - 88.8 % of the total score.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

More than 88.8 % of the total score.

Qualifications

-

Enrollment

01.12.2023 - 07.04.2024

Timing

02.04.2024 - 16.04.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Electrical Engineering and Automation
Teachers
  • Hans Lindén
Teacher in charge

Matts Nickull

Groups
  • ÖH23FLEXING
    Öppna YH, Flexibelt till Ingenjör

Objective

The student:
- understands the basics of logic algebra
- understands the structure and functionality of programmable controllers
- manages the basics of PLC programming
- manages basic selection of control equipment

Content

- automation and control technology
- processes and their control
- digital sensors
- logical algebra
- construction and function of control system equipment
- PLC programming
- control system project.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Knows the relation between logic algebra and programmable controllers
Knows the basic principles
Knows the principles of PLC programming
Knows the principles of control equipment selection

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Is able to derive and simplify basic logic functions
Is able to specify the basic requirements for control equipment
Is able to write PLC programs for simple applications
Is able to select control equipment for simple applications

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Is able to derive and simplify complex logic functions
Is able to design and configure basic control equipment
Is able to write PLC programs for demanding applications
Is able to select control equipment for demanding applications

Qualifications

-

Enrollment

15.06.2023 - 29.10.2023

Timing

30.10.2023 - 17.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

Campus

Vasa, Wolffskavägen 33

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Electrical Engineering and Automation
Teachers
  • Matts Nickull
Teacher in charge

Ronnie Sundsten

Scheduling groups
  • ELA23-S1 (Size: 30. Open UAS: 0.)
  • ELA23-S2 (Size: 30. Open UAS: 0.)
  • ELA23-Y1 (Size: 30. Open UAS: 0.)
  • ELA23-Y2 (Size: 30. Open UAS: 0.)
  • UIT23-IT (Size: 30. Open UAS: 0.)
Groups
  • ÖH23UIT-LED-V
    Öppna YH, Informationsteknik, ledstudier
  • ELA23D-V
    Ingenjör (YH), el- och automationsteknik, 2023, dagstudier
  • ÖH23ELA-LED-V
    Öppna YH, el-och automationsteknik ledstudier
  • UIT23D-V
    Ingenjör (YH), informationsteknik
Small groups
  • ELA23-S1
  • ELA23-S2
  • ELA23-Y1
  • ELA23-Y2
  • UIT23-IT

Objective

The student:
- understands the basics of logic algebra
- understands the structure and functionality of programmable controllers
- manages the basics of PLC programming
- manages basic selection of control equipment

Content

- automation and control technology
- processes and their control
- digital sensors
- logical algebra
- construction and function of control system equipment
- PLC programming
- control system project.

Location and time

28.10.2024- 20.12.2024

Materials

Compendium
Supplementary material.
Recommended additional reading:
Haag Bengt, Industriell systemteknik
Bolton W, Programmable Logic Controllers

Teaching methods

Lectures
Exercises/Project work
Self studies

Exam schedules

The exam is arranged week 47.

Completion alternatives

Written exam and project report

Student workload

A total of 81 hours, of which lectures / exam 14 hours (weeks 36 - 39) and project work in lab 24 hours (weeks 46 - 50).

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Knows the relation between logic algebra and programmable controllers
Knows the basic principles
Knows the principles of PLC programming
Knows the principles of control equipment selection

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Is able to derive and simplify basic logic functions
Is able to specify the basic requirements for control equipment
Is able to write PLC programs for simple applications
Is able to select control equipment for simple applications

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Is able to derive and simplify complex logic functions
Is able to design and configure basic control equipment
Is able to write PLC programs for demanding applications
Is able to select control equipment for demanding applications

Assessment methods and criteria

Written exam (30 % of course grade) and project work (70 %).
For course grade: At least 33.3 % in the exam (maximum three attempts) and approved project work / report (possibility to raise the grade once).

Assessment criteria, fail (0)

Less than 33.3 % of the total score.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Grade 1: 33.3 % - 47.2 % of the total score.
Grade 2: 47.3 % - 61.1 % of the total score.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Grade 3: 61.2 % - 74.9 % of the total score.
Grade 4: 75.0 % - 88.8 % of the total score.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

More than 88.8 % of the total score.

Qualifications

-

Enrollment

01.12.2022 - 23.04.2023

Timing

05.04.2023 - 19.04.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in Electrical Engineering and Automation
Teachers
  • Hans Lindén
Teacher in charge

Matts Nickull

Groups
  • ÖH22FLEXING
    Öppna YH, Flexibelt till Ingenjör

Objective

The student:
- understands the basics of logic algebra
- understands the structure and functionality of programmable controllers
- manages the basics of PLC programming
- manages basic selection of control equipment

Content

- automation and control technology
- processes and their control
- digital sensors
- logical algebra
- construction and function of control system equipment
- PLC programming
- control system project.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Knows the relation between logic algebra and programmable controllers
Knows the basic principles
Knows the principles of PLC programming
Knows the principles of control equipment selection

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Is able to derive and simplify basic logic functions
Is able to specify the basic requirements for control equipment
Is able to write PLC programs for simple applications
Is able to select control equipment for simple applications

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Is able to derive and simplify complex logic functions
Is able to design and configure basic control equipment
Is able to write PLC programs for demanding applications
Is able to select control equipment for demanding applications

Qualifications

-