Logic Control in Mechanical Automation

Structure Type:	Study unit
Code:	IKS3102
Type:	Optional obligatory / Professional Studies
Curriculum:	I-KT 2008
Level:	Bachelor of Engineering
Year of Study:	3 (2010-2011)
Credits:	3 cr
Responsible Teacher:	Rantasalo, Marko
Language of Instruction:	Finnish

Courses During the Academic Year 2010-2011

Impl.	Group(s)	Study Time	Teacher(s)	Language	Enrolment
3	I-KT-4N	2010-08-30 – 2010-10-23	Marko Rantasalo	Finnish	2010-08-20 – 2010-09-05

Learning Outcomes

The student will have a knowledge of the structure and external devices of programmable logic units and programming in applications related to machine automation. The goal is to achieve basic skills in selecting the right logics system for an application and mastering different control situations.

Student's Workload

Total work load of the course: 81 h
- of which scheduled studies: 40 h
- of which autonomous studies: 41 h

Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses

IKTA0402 Mechanical Automation

Selecting the appropriate programmable logic unit for an application, connecting digital and analogue signals to the logistic, mathematical operations and conversions, using the bus interface in an application, display panels, and shaft control. The study unit contains numerous exercises in application programming using the selected logic.

Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods

Lectures and exercises.

Assessment Criteria

5: The student is able to utilise the methods learnt during the study unit independently and is able apply the learnt knowledge in new contexts.
3: The student is able to utilise the methods learnt during the study unit independently.
1: The student is able, with guidance, to utilise the methods learnt during the study unit.

Assessment Methods

Examination and exercises.

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