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Automation techniques
level of course unit
First cycle, BachelorLearning 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.
• 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
• 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
• 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
Germannumber of ECTS credits allocated
3eLearning quota in percent
20course-hours-per-week (chw)
2planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture
