• DCS Systems 1 (TSAAA540-3003),
         09.01.2023 – 21.05.2023,  4 cr  (TSA21KMA) — Face-to-face, Online learning +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    You undesrstand the structure and the functions of the hardware and software in distributed control system (DCS). You can configure the basic application software loops for the laboratory process and you learn how to test the applications in a real process.

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    You can configure independently a proper process control according to an initial data. You can configure the basic measurements, final elements, control loops, test your application, and you can tune the control loops. You can find and solve the malfunctions.
    Prerequisites and co-requisites
    Basic skills and knowledge in logical controls and control systems.
    Course contents
    Application design for process station and user interface
    Hardware and software structure of distributed control systems
    Fieldbuses and field devices
    Testing
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2
    Adequate (1): You identify the basic knowledge and terminology but in the interpreting of the essential concepts the skills are still inadequate.

    Satisfactory (2): You are familiar with the basic knowledge and terminology but it’s challenging to make engineering independently.
    Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4
    Good (3): You understand the structure of the distributed control system and the depedencies between different parts. You can configure the basic loops of the application software and can test and tune the application software. You understand the system so deeply that you can find the reasons of malfunctions.

    Very good (4): You master the essential knowledge and can apply the knowledge.
    Assessment criteria - grade 5
    Excellent (5): You master the essential knowledge and can apply the knowledge acquired in a creative and innovative manner.
    Language of instruction

    Finnish

    Lecturer(s)

    Pekka Silvennoinen

    Campus

    Main Campus

    Timing

    09.01.2023 - 21.05.2023

    Enrollment

    01.11.2022 - 05.01.2023

    Groups
    • TSA21KMA
    Degree Programme

    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering

    Mode of delivery

    Face-to-face, Online learning

    Share of virtual studies

    2 cr

    Credits
    • 4 cr
    Unit

    School of Technology