Course syllabus
Automationsteknik
Automation
EIEF05, 7,5 credits, G2 (First Cycle)
Valid for: 2015/16
Decided by: Education Board A
Date of Decision: 2015-04-10
General Information
Compulsory for: IEA2
Language of instruction: The course will be given in Swedish
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.
Learning outcomes
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
Competences and skills
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
Examination details
Grading scale: UG
Assessment: Passed laboratory exercises and approved assignments are required.
Parts
Code: 0114. Name: Written Examination.
Credits: 4. Grading scale: TH. Assessment: Written examination.
Code: 0214. Name: Laboratory Work.
Credits: 3,5. Grading scale: UG. Assessment: To qualify for a a passing grade the laboratory work must be completed.
Admission
Admission requirements:
- Part 0107 Algebra from the course FMA645 Calculus
Required prior knowledge: FMA645 Calculus and ETE604 Circuits and Measurements.
The number of participants is limited to: No
Reading list
- Lindahl, P-E, Sandqvist, W: Mätgivare, Mätning av mekaniska storheter och temperatur. Studentlitteratur, 1996, ISBN: 9789144000541.
Contact and other information
Course coordinator: Mats Lilja, Mats.Lilja@hbg.lth.se
Course homepage: http://www.iea.lth.se/eief05/automation.htm