Mechanical Automation 2
| Structure Type: | Study unit |
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| Code: | IKA0608 |
| Curriculum: | KT 2025V |
| Level: | Bachelor of Engineering |
| Year of Study: | 2 (2026-2027) |
| Semester: | Autumn |
| Credits: | 5 cr |
| Responsible Teacher: | Pölönen, Juho |
| Language of Instruction: | Finnish |
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Learning Outcomes
After completing the course, students will be able to select, connect and use sensors and actuators for machine automation and understand their operating principles and applications.
The student will be able to program programmable logic controllers used in industrial automation using IEC 61131-3 programming languages. They will be able to test and analyze the operation of systems and troubleshoot faults.
The student understands the principles of UDP/IP and TCP/IP communication and apply them to machine automation communication. He/she will know the principles of fieldbus operation and understand its benefits in automation systems.
The student will know the basic requirements for safety systems in automation and be able to take them into account in the design and implementation of systems.
Student's Workload
Total work load of the course: 135 h
- of which scheduled studies: 70 h
- of which autonomous studies: 65 h
The assessment of student’s own learning 1 h is included in contact lessons.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
Mechanical Automation 1
Contents
- Digital and analogue signals, numeral systems and A/D conversion.
- Sensors: mechanical and semiconductor switches and the most common sensors for continuous mode, signals and selection.
- Hardwired controls and fieldbuses with components
- Communication and network protocols
- Programmable logic controllers, logic programming, graphical and text-based programming languages according to IEC 61131-3
- Safety requirements for machine automation.
Recommended or Required Reading and Other Learning Resources/Tools
- Teacher's lecture material
- Hardware manuals and data sheets
- Other material to be distributed
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
-Lectures
-Programming exercises in groups for various aooplication using the equipment available in the laboratory.
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
Exam, participation in exercises and project.
Assessment on scale 1-5. Approved completion of laboratory exercises is required for passing the study unit.