Curricula

Objectives

You become familiar with the user interface design for programmable logic controllers in theory and in practice. You are able to implement a human machine interface utilizing operating panel or supervisory control and data acquisition system. Basic knowledge of the automation technology and programmable logic controllers is prerequisite for participation.

EUR-ACE ENGINEERING PRACTICE
You master the common practices of the user interface design and are able to implement human machine interfaces for industrial automation systems. You know the most common connection methods between user interfaces and programmable logic controllers and are able to diagnose and solve typical problems.

EUR-ACE COMMUNICATION AND TEAM-WORKING
You are able to communicate efficiently about ideas, problems and solutions as a member of an international engineering team. You are able to co-operate with experts from other fields of technology to achieve a mutual objective.

Content

User interface design and usability
Human machine interfaces
Operating panels
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems

Time and location

Main campus / Spring 2024

Learning materials and recommended literature

Materials in e-learning environment

Teaching methods

Lectures and assignments including various learning tasks.
Independent work and study in a small-scale laboratoryproject(s).

Alternative completion methods

Accreditation procedures are described in the Degree Regulations and Study Guide. Further information about possible course-specific arrangements is available from Course tutor.

Student workload

135 h including lectures, assignments and individual work

Further information for students

No final exam is arranged in this course. Assessment is based on assignments, learning tasks and interviews.

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

You master the common practices of the user interface design and are able to implement human machine interfaces for industrial automation systems. You know the most common connection methods between user interfaces and programmable logic controllers and are able to diagnose and solve typical problems.

You are able to communicate efficiently about ideas, problems and solutions as a member of an international engineering team. You are able to co-operate with experts from other fields of technology to achieve a mutual objective.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge related to the automation technology
Basic knowledge related to programmable logic controllers including hardware and software