Aim
The aim of the course is to give the student basic knowledge in Automation.
The course gives an overview of different kinds of sensors, actuators, communication
systems and operator interfaces common in industry. Also included in the course
is design of control cabinets, security, directives and standards.

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to describe the most common types of sensors and actuators in industry
  and explain their functionality

• be able to describe the most common types of communication systems in industry

• be able to explain the srtucture and function of a simple automation system
  and the interaction between the different parts of the system

Skills and abilities
For a passing grade the student must

• be able to build a simple automation system with sensors and actuators

• be able to configure and use different modules in an automation system

• be able to establish and configure communication between different components
  in an automation system

• be able to securely install and configure power supply to control cabinets

Contents

• Sensors for measurement of temperature, level, pressure, flow and position

• Examples of different types of actuators: DC servos, pneumatic cylinders, valves,
  frequency inverters, step motors

• Communication systems in automation: AS-i, CANbus, Modbus, PROFIbus,
  PROFInet, Ethernet

• Use of PLC, DCS, HMI and SCADA

• Safety and directives, emergency stop, LVD, EMC

• Design of control cabinets

• Industrial standards

Literature
Lindahl, P-E, Sandqvist, W: Mätgivare - Mätning av mekaniska storheter och temperatur. Studentlitteratur 1996. ISBN10:9144000545, ISBN13:9789144000541.