Automation techniques
Niveau
First cycle, Bachelor
Learning outcomes of the courses/module
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 for the course
not applicable
Course content
• 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 specialist literature
• 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
German
Number of ECTS credits awarded
3
Share of e-learning in %
20
Semester hours per week
2.0
Planned teaching and learning method
Lecture
Semester/trimester in which the course/module is offered
3
Name of lecturer
Michael Petke, BSc, MA
Academic year
2
Key figure of the course/module
vzELT3
Type of course/module
lecture
Type of course
Compulsory