Actuator Controls
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
|---|---|
| Code: | ISTA0802 |
| Type: | Compulsory / Professional Studies |
| Curriculum: | I-ST 2013 |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 3 (2015-2016) |
| Credits: | 3 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Nieminen, Juha |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
Learning Outcomes
The student masters the controls of the actuators commonly used in industry and how to use them in typical solutions.
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course 82 h
Scheduled studies 44 h
Autonomous studies 38 h
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Automation common core theme, Basics of Electric Drives
Contents
During the course the student becomes familiar with the most common actuators like motors, frequency converters, controlles, valves, switches and disconnectors. He learns the basic operatios, controls and the typical signals and their handling in the program. The control programs are based on the actuator dependent program blocks and structural control programs based on the use of the blocks made.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
Material specified by the teacher
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lectures and guided PC exercises and laboratory exercises
Assessment Criteria
1: The student understands the designs and solutions presented in the contents of the course.
3:The student is able to implement designs that are similar to the model solution.
5:The student is able to make designs independently and implement them using methods learnt during the course.
Assessment Methods
Exam; assignments, laboratory exercises and laboratory reports are assessed.