•   Industrial Automation Systems ELA18AU03-3002 06.09.2021-12.12.2021  6 credits  (ELA19D-V) +-
    Competence objectives of the study unit
    The goal of the course is to give understanding for and skills in configuration and use of industrial automation systems. The course deals with the importance, function and application of automation systems in industrial processes, different systems types, system functionalities and principles for selecting systems. The course also deals with acquisition of automation systems from the perspective of both the user and the supplier, as well as the importance of creating usable systems.
    Prerequisites
    No requirements in advance
    Content of the study unit
    - industrial processes and their need for supervisory, control and automation systems
    - the configuration and functionality of the systems
    - system components and building blocks
    - system functions
    - system types
    - function and system requirement specifications
    - the interaction between man and system and process
    - usability
    - system configurations
    - selecting components and building blocks
    - practical assignments in project form
    Assessment criteria
    Failed (0)
    - function and system specifications are unknown
    - lacks knowledge of the basic principles for the construction and operation of industrial automation systems
    - does not know the principles for parameterization and programming of industrial automation systems
    - lacks knowledge of usability and user interface
    - does not know the principles for selecting equipment for industrial automation systems
    Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)
    Concerning functional and system requirements, knows the specifications and their importance.
    Concerning configuration and functionality of industrial automation systems, knows the the basic principles.
    Concerning parametrization and programming, knows the principles.
    Concerning usability, knows the principles.
    Concerning selection of components and building blocks for industrial automation systems, knws the principles for selecting equipment.
    Assessment criteria – good (3-4)
    Concerning functional and system requirements, can make use of these specifications.
    Concerning configuration and functionality of industrial automation systems, understands and can make use of the functionality of the system components and building blocks.
    Concerning parametrization and programming, can make use of software program and set parameters for basic applications.
    Concerning usability, can make use of the principles for usability.
    Concerning selection of components and building blocks for industrial automation systems, knows how to select equipment for basic applications.
    Assessment criteria – excellent (5)
    Concerning functional and system requirements, is able to create and write such requirements.
    Concerning configuration and functionality of industrial automation systems, is able to plan and configure the functionality of systems components and building blocks.
    Concerning parametrization and programming, is able to create software programs and decide parameters for advanced applications.
    Concerning usability, is able to utilize usability principles in design work.
    Concerning selection of components and building blocks for industrial automation systems, is able to plan and select equipment for advanced system applications.
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Ronnie Sundsten

    Learning methods

    - Lectures
    - Exercises
    - Project work
    - Individual studies

    Objects, timing and methods of assessment

    - Competence in functional and system specifications
    - Competence in the structure and function of industrial automation systems
    - Competence in parameterization and programming of industrial automation systems
    - Competence in usability and user interface
    - Expertise in selecting components and building blocks for industrial automation systems

    Teaching language

    Swedish

    Timing

    06.09.2021 - 12.12.2021

    Enrollment date range

    11.06.2021 - 06.09.2021

    Group(s)
    • ELA19D-V
    Responsible unit

    Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

    Small group(s)
    • ELA19-V-A (Size: 38.
    Teachers and responsibilities

    Joachim Böling

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Electrical Engineering and Automation

    Campus

    Vasa, Wolffskavägen 33

    Assessment scale

    H-5

    Alternative methods of attainment for implementation

    Pass in exercises, project work, and examination

    Exam dates and retake possibilities

    Autumn 2021

    Timing and attendance

    Autumn 2021, Vaasa - 6.9-9.12

    Student's schedule and workload

    160 working hours

    Assessment criteria
    Failed (0)

    - function and system specifications are unknown
    - lacks knowledge of the basic principles for the construction and operation of industrial automation systems
    - does not know the principles for parameterization and programming of industrial automation systems
    - lacks knowledge of usability and user interface
    - does not know the principles for selecting equipment for industrial automation systems

    Assessment criteria – satisfactory (1-2)

    - knows about functional and system specifications
    - knows the basic principles for the design and function of industrial automation systems
    - knows the principles for parameterization and programming of industrial automation systems
    - knows the principles of usability and user interface
    - knows the principles for the choice of equipment for industrial automation systems

    Assessment criteria – good (3-4)

    - understands the importance of functional and system specifications
    - can specify requirements for construction and function of industrial automation systems
    - can handle basic parametrization and can create programs for simple industrial automation systems
    - understands the importance of usability and user interface
    - is able to select equipment for simple industrial automation

    Assessment criteria – excellent (5)

    - considers functional and system specifications in planning and construction of more comprehensive industrial automation systems
    - can deploy and configure more extensive industrial automation systems
    - is capable of parameterization and can create programs for more extensive industrial automation systems
    - considers the principles of usability and user interface in planning and configuring more comprehensive industrial automation systems
    - is able to select equipment for more extensive industrial automation systems