Programmable logic controllersLaajuus (5 cr)
Code: TSAAA520
Credits
5 op
Teaching language
- English
Responsible person
- Veli-Matti Häkkinen
Objective
You are able to manage large and complicated PLC- based automation systems. You can independently solve problems in existing systems and systems being developed.
EUR-ACE ENGINEERING PRACTICE
You are able to implement control applications using programmable logic and process control systems. You are able to select and use appropriate equipment, tools and methods. You are able to combine theory and practice to solve engineering problems in PLC projects. You have an understanding of applicable techniques and methods and of their limitations.
EUR-ACE COMMUNICATION AND TEAM-WORKING
You have ability to communicate effectively information, ideas, problems and solutions with the engineering community in a national and an international context. You have ability to function effectively as an individual and as a member of a team and as an entrepreneurship.
Content
Different program languages: SCL, STL, Graph
Diagnostic tools
Profibus DP&PA
ASi
Controls
Field Devices
Measurements
Qualifications
PLC basic skills and knowledge
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Sufficient (1): You identify the basic knowledge, terminology and team-working skills but in the interpreting of the essential concepts the skills are still inadequate.
Satisfactory (2): You are familiar with the basic knowledge, terminology and team-working skills but it’s challenging to use them in solving the problems.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Good (3): You can manage complicated PLC projects as a team member. Your skills are needed and used to get the project done.
Very good (4): You master the essential PLC knowledge and can apply it. Your skills are helping the whole team.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent (5): You master the essential knowledge and can apply the knowledge acquired in a creative and innovative manner. The project team would not manage as well without your skills.
Enrollment
01.11.2024 - 09.01.2025
Timing
01.01.2025 - 18.05.2025
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Face-to-face
Unit
School of Technology
Campus
Main Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering
Teachers
- Veli-Matti Häkkinen
Groups
-
TSA23KMAInsinööri (AMK), sähkö- ja automaatiotekniikka,monimuototeutus
Objectives
You are able to manage large and complicated PLC- based automation systems. You can independently solve problems in existing systems and systems being developed.
EUR-ACE ENGINEERING PRACTICE
You are able to implement control applications using programmable logic and process control systems. You are able to select and use appropriate equipment, tools and methods. You are able to combine theory and practice to solve engineering problems in PLC projects. You have an understanding of applicable techniques and methods and of their limitations.
EUR-ACE COMMUNICATION AND TEAM-WORKING
You have ability to communicate effectively information, ideas, problems and solutions with the engineering community in a national and an international context. You have ability to function effectively as an individual and as a member of a team and as an entrepreneurship.
Content
Different program languages: SCL, STL, Graph
Diagnostic tools
Profibus DP&PA
ASi
Controls
Field Devices
Measurements
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Sufficient (1): You identify the basic knowledge, terminology and team-working skills but in the interpreting of the essential concepts the skills are still inadequate.
Satisfactory (2): You are familiar with the basic knowledge, terminology and team-working skills but it’s challenging to use them in solving the problems.
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
Good (3): You can manage complicated PLC projects as a team member. Your skills are needed and used to get the project done.
Very good (4): You master the essential PLC knowledge and can apply it. Your skills are helping the whole team.
Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent (5): You master the essential knowledge and can apply the knowledge acquired in a creative and innovative manner. The project team would not manage as well without your skills.
Prerequisites
PLC basic skills and knowledge
Enrollment
01.08.2023 - 22.08.2024
Timing
01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Face-to-face
Unit
School of Technology
Campus
Lutakko Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 35
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering
Teachers
- Veli-Matti Häkkinen
Groups
-
TSA22SASähkö- ja automaatiotekniikka (AMK)
Objectives
You are able to manage large and complicated PLC- based automation systems. You can independently solve problems in existing systems and systems being developed.
EUR-ACE ENGINEERING PRACTICE
You are able to implement control applications using programmable logic and process control systems. You are able to select and use appropriate equipment, tools and methods. You are able to combine theory and practice to solve engineering problems in PLC projects. You have an understanding of applicable techniques and methods and of their limitations.
EUR-ACE COMMUNICATION AND TEAM-WORKING
You have ability to communicate effectively information, ideas, problems and solutions with the engineering community in a national and an international context. You have ability to function effectively as an individual and as a member of a team and as an entrepreneurship.
Content
Different program languages: SCL, STL, Graph
Diagnostic tools
Profibus DP&PA
ASi
Controls
Field Devices
Measurements
Time and location
Autumn 2024
Contacts at the main campus. Attendance required. Course cannot be taken remotely.
Learning materials and recommended literature
Häkkinen, V-M. 2020. Programmable Logic Controllers. Course material. JAMK, technology.
Teaching methods
Automation software engineering is problem-oriented and therefore problem based learning is also used as a learning method. It takes place through contact hours, project work and independent work.
Practical training and working life connections
work-related project
Exam dates and retake possibilities
Evaluation discussion in project return. There is no exam.
Alternative completion methods
The course includes exercises and laboratory work related to automation hardware design. The procedures for assessment are described in the examination regulations and the study guide. The course tutor will provide further information on any specific procedures for the course.
Student workload
Lectures and project work 100 h, independent study 35 h, total 135 hours work for student
Content scheduling
Every week there is both lecturing and project work.
Further information for students
Self-assessment through project work. Continuous peer review as project work progresses. The evaluation decision is based on a 100% evaluation discussion about the project work.
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Sufficient (1): You identify the basic knowledge, terminology and team-working skills but in the interpreting of the essential concepts the skills are still inadequate.
Satisfactory (2): You are familiar with the basic knowledge, terminology and team-working skills but it’s challenging to use them in solving the problems.
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
Good (3): You can manage complicated PLC projects as a team member. Your skills are needed and used to get the project done.
Very good (4): You master the essential PLC knowledge and can apply it. Your skills are helping the whole team.
Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent (5): You master the essential knowledge and can apply the knowledge acquired in a creative and innovative manner. The project team would not manage as well without your skills.
Prerequisites
PLC basic skills and knowledge
Enrollment
01.08.2024 - 22.08.2024
Timing
01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Face-to-face
Unit
School of Technology
Campus
Lutakko Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Seats
20 - 35
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering
Teachers
- Veli-Matti Häkkinen
Groups
-
TAR22S1Bachelor's Degree Programme in Automation and Robotics
Objectives
You are able to manage large and complicated PLC- based automation systems. You can independently solve problems in existing systems and systems being developed.
EUR-ACE ENGINEERING PRACTICE
You are able to implement control applications using programmable logic and process control systems. You are able to select and use appropriate equipment, tools and methods. You are able to combine theory and practice to solve engineering problems in PLC projects. You have an understanding of applicable techniques and methods and of their limitations.
EUR-ACE COMMUNICATION AND TEAM-WORKING
You have ability to communicate effectively information, ideas, problems and solutions with the engineering community in a national and an international context. You have ability to function effectively as an individual and as a member of a team and as an entrepreneurship.
Content
Different program languages: SCL, STL, Graph
Diagnostic tools
Profibus DP&PA
ASi
Controls
Field Devices
Measurements
Time and location
Autumn 2024
Contacts at the main campus. Attendance required. Course cannot be taken remotely.
Learning materials and recommended literature
Häkkinen, V-M. 2020. Programmable Logic Controllers. Course material. JAMK, technology.
Teaching methods
Automation software engineering is problem-oriented and therefore problem based learning is also used as a learning method. It takes place through contact hours, project work and independent work.
Practical training and working life connections
work-related project
Exam dates and retake possibilities
Evaluation discussion in project return. There is no exam.
Alternative completion methods
The course includes exercises and laboratory work related to automation hardware design. The procedures for assessment are described in the examination regulations and the study guide. The course tutor will provide further information on any specific procedures for the course.
Student workload
Lectures and project work 100 h, independent study 35 h, total 135 hours work for student
Content scheduling
Every week there is both lecturing and project work.
Further information for students
Self-assessment through project work. Continuous peer review as project work progresses. The evaluation decision is based on a 100% evaluation discussion about the project work.
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Sufficient (1): You identify the basic knowledge, terminology and team-working skills but in the interpreting of the essential concepts the skills are still inadequate.
Satisfactory (2): You are familiar with the basic knowledge, terminology and team-working skills but it’s challenging to use them in solving the problems.
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
Good (3): You can manage complicated PLC projects as a team member. Your skills are needed and used to get the project done.
Very good (4): You master the essential PLC knowledge and can apply it. Your skills are helping the whole team.
Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent (5): You master the essential knowledge and can apply the knowledge acquired in a creative and innovative manner. The project team would not manage as well without your skills.
Prerequisites
PLC basic skills and knowledge
Enrollment
20.11.2023 - 04.01.2024
Timing
08.01.2024 - 19.05.2024
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
2 op
Mode of delivery
60 % Face-to-face, 40 % Online learning
Unit
School of Technology
Campus
Main Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering
Teachers
- Veli-Matti Häkkinen
Groups
-
TSA22KMASähkö- ja automaatiotekniikka (AMK)
Objectives
You are able to manage large and complicated PLC- based automation systems. You can independently solve problems in existing systems and systems being developed.
EUR-ACE ENGINEERING PRACTICE
You are able to implement control applications using programmable logic and process control systems. You are able to select and use appropriate equipment, tools and methods. You are able to combine theory and practice to solve engineering problems in PLC projects. You have an understanding of applicable techniques and methods and of their limitations.
EUR-ACE COMMUNICATION AND TEAM-WORKING
You have ability to communicate effectively information, ideas, problems and solutions with the engineering community in a national and an international context. You have ability to function effectively as an individual and as a member of a team and as an entrepreneurship.
Content
Different program languages: SCL, STL, Graph
Diagnostic tools
Profibus DP&PA
ASi
Controls
Field Devices
Measurements
Learning materials and recommended literature
Häkkinen, V-M. 2020. Programmable Logic Controllers. Course material. JAMK, technology.
Teaching methods
Automation software engineering is problem-oriented and therefore problem based learning is also used as a learning method. It takes place through contact hours, project work and independent work.
Exam dates and retake possibilities
Evaluation discussion in project return.
Student workload
Lectures 60 h, independent study 75 h, total 135 hours work for student
Further information for students
Self-assessment through project work. Continuous peer review as project work progresses. The evaluation decision is based on a 100% evaluation discussion about the project work.
Exchange Students 5
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Sufficient (1): You identify the basic knowledge, terminology and team-working skills but in the interpreting of the essential concepts the skills are still inadequate.
Satisfactory (2): You are familiar with the basic knowledge, terminology and team-working skills but it’s challenging to use them in solving the problems.
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
Good (3): You can manage complicated PLC projects as a team member. Your skills are needed and used to get the project done.
Very good (4): You master the essential PLC knowledge and can apply it. Your skills are helping the whole team.
Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent (5): You master the essential knowledge and can apply the knowledge acquired in a creative and innovative manner. The project team would not manage as well without your skills.
Prerequisites
PLC basic skills and knowledge
Enrollment
01.08.2023 - 24.08.2023
Timing
01.08.2023 - 19.12.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Face-to-face
Unit
School of Technology
Campus
Main Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering
Teachers
- Teppo Flyktman
Groups
-
TSA21SASähkö- ja automaatiotekniikka (AMK)
Objectives
You are able to manage large and complicated PLC- based automation systems. You can independently solve problems in existing systems and systems being developed.
EUR-ACE ENGINEERING PRACTICE
You are able to implement control applications using programmable logic and process control systems. You are able to select and use appropriate equipment, tools and methods. You are able to combine theory and practice to solve engineering problems in PLC projects. You have an understanding of applicable techniques and methods and of their limitations.
EUR-ACE COMMUNICATION AND TEAM-WORKING
You have ability to communicate effectively information, ideas, problems and solutions with the engineering community in a national and an international context. You have ability to function effectively as an individual and as a member of a team and as an entrepreneurship.
Content
Different program languages: SCL, STL, Graph
Diagnostic tools
Profibus DP&PA
ASi
Controls
Field Devices
Measurements
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Sufficient (1): You identify the basic knowledge, terminology and team-working skills but in the interpreting of the essential concepts the skills are still inadequate.
Satisfactory (2): You are familiar with the basic knowledge, terminology and team-working skills but it’s challenging to use them in solving the problems.
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
Good (3): You can manage complicated PLC projects as a team member. Your skills are needed and used to get the project done.
Very good (4): You master the essential PLC knowledge and can apply it. Your skills are helping the whole team.
Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent (5): You master the essential knowledge and can apply the knowledge acquired in a creative and innovative manner. The project team would not manage as well without your skills.
Prerequisites
PLC basic skills and knowledge
Enrollment
01.11.2022 - 05.01.2023
Timing
09.01.2023 - 21.05.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Virtual portion
3 op
Mode of delivery
40 % Face-to-face, 60 % Online learning
Unit
School of Technology
Campus
Main Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering
Teachers
- Veli-Matti Häkkinen
Groups
-
TSA21KMASähkö- ja automaatiotekniikka (AMK)
Objectives
You are able to manage large and complicated PLC- based automation systems. You can independently solve problems in existing systems and systems being developed.
EUR-ACE ENGINEERING PRACTICE
You are able to implement control applications using programmable logic and process control systems. You are able to select and use appropriate equipment, tools and methods. You are able to combine theory and practice to solve engineering problems in PLC projects. You have an understanding of applicable techniques and methods and of their limitations.
EUR-ACE COMMUNICATION AND TEAM-WORKING
You have ability to communicate effectively information, ideas, problems and solutions with the engineering community in a national and an international context. You have ability to function effectively as an individual and as a member of a team and as an entrepreneurship.
Content
Different program languages: SCL, STL, Graph
Diagnostic tools
Profibus DP&PA
ASi
Controls
Field Devices
Measurements
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Sufficient (1): You identify the basic knowledge, terminology and team-working skills but in the interpreting of the essential concepts the skills are still inadequate.
Satisfactory (2): You are familiar with the basic knowledge, terminology and team-working skills but it’s challenging to use them in solving the problems.
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
Good (3): You can manage complicated PLC projects as a team member. Your skills are needed and used to get the project done.
Very good (4): You master the essential PLC knowledge and can apply it. Your skills are helping the whole team.
Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent (5): You master the essential knowledge and can apply the knowledge acquired in a creative and innovative manner. The project team would not manage as well without your skills.
Prerequisites
PLC basic skills and knowledge
Enrollment
01.08.2022 - 25.08.2022
Timing
29.08.2022 - 31.12.2022
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 op
Mode of delivery
Face-to-face
Unit
School of Technology
Campus
Main Campus
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering
Teachers
- Veli-Matti Häkkinen
Groups
-
TSA20SABachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering
Objectives
You are able to manage large and complicated PLC- based automation systems. You can independently solve problems in existing systems and systems being developed.
EUR-ACE ENGINEERING PRACTICE
You are able to implement control applications using programmable logic and process control systems. You are able to select and use appropriate equipment, tools and methods. You are able to combine theory and practice to solve engineering problems in PLC projects. You have an understanding of applicable techniques and methods and of their limitations.
EUR-ACE COMMUNICATION AND TEAM-WORKING
You have ability to communicate effectively information, ideas, problems and solutions with the engineering community in a national and an international context. You have ability to function effectively as an individual and as a member of a team and as an entrepreneurship.
Content
Different program languages: SCL, STL, Graph
Diagnostic tools
Profibus DP&PA
ASi
Controls
Field Devices
Measurements
Learning materials and recommended literature
Häkkinen, V-M. 2020. Programmable Logic Controllers. Course material. JAMK, technology.
Teaching methods
Automation software engineering is problem-oriented and therefore problem based learning is also used as a learning method. It takes place through contact hours, project work and independent work.
Exam dates and retake possibilities
Evaluation discussion in project return.
Student workload
Lectures 60 h, independent study 75 h, total 135 hours work for student
Further information for students
Self-assessment through project work. Continuous peer review as project work progresses. The evaluation decision is based on a 100% evaluation discussion about the project work.
Exchange Students 5
Evaluation scale
0-5
Evaluation criteria, satisfactory (1-2)
Sufficient (1): You identify the basic knowledge, terminology and team-working skills but in the interpreting of the essential concepts the skills are still inadequate.
Satisfactory (2): You are familiar with the basic knowledge, terminology and team-working skills but it’s challenging to use them in solving the problems.
Evaluation criteria, good (3-4)
Good (3): You can manage complicated PLC projects as a team member. Your skills are needed and used to get the project done.
Very good (4): You master the essential PLC knowledge and can apply it. Your skills are helping the whole team.
Evaluation criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent (5): You master the essential knowledge and can apply the knowledge acquired in a creative and innovative manner. The project team would not manage as well without your skills.
Prerequisites
PLC basic skills and knowledge