Automation techniques
level of course unit
First cycle, Bachelor
Learning outcomes of course unit
The students are able to:
• Assign the corresponding positioning elements to the actuators.
• Explain the function of the sensors (capacitive, inductive, optical and magnetic proximity switches, limit switches).
• Explain binary, digital and analog signals.
• Explain the structure and function of a programmable logic controller (PLC).
• Explain the basic rules of control design.
• Apply basic logic functions in control engineering.
• Evaluate control systems and regulations.
• The control engineering terms: Explain step response, controlled variable, manipulated variable, reference variable, disturbance variable, dynamic behavior.
• Classify bus systems.
• Compare robotic systems.
prerequisites and co-requisites
not applicable
course contents
• Positioners and actuators in pneumatics, electropneumatics, hydraulics and electrical engineering
• Path-step diagram (state diagram)
• Sensor technology and data acquisition
• Measuring non-electrical quantities
• Binary, digital and analog signals
• Basic knowledge of digital control technology (SPS)
• Control design
• Disjunctive and conjunctive normal form
• Basic logical functions
• Basic knowledge of control engineering and control algorithms
• Concepts and applications of bus systems
• Principle of automation technology
• Overview of robotic systems
recommended or required reading
• Stiller, Christoph (2006): Grundlagen der Mess- und Regelungstechnik, Shaker Verlag Herzogenrath
• Orlowski, Peter (2011): Praktische Regeltechnik: Anwendungsorientierte Einführung für Maschinenbauer und Elektrotechniker, 9. Aufl., Springer Verlag Berlin
assessment methods and criteria
Presentation, written exam
language of instruction
German
number of ECTS credits allocated
3
eLearning quota in percent
20
course-hours-per-week (chw)
2
planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture
semester/trimester when the course unit is delivered
3
name of lecturer(s)
Michael Petke, BSc, MA
year of study
2
recommended optional program components
none
course unit code
vzELT3
type of course unit
lecture
mode of delivery
Compulsory