DCS Systems 1 (4 op)

Arviointiasteikko

0-5

Tavoitteet

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.

EUR-ACE ENGINEERING PRACTICE
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.

Sisältö

Application design for process station and user interface
Hardware and software structure of distributed control systems
Fieldbuses and field devices
Testing

Aika ja paikka

Autumn 2025 / JAMK Main campus DP69 and DP66

Oppimateriaalit

Materials in e-learning environment

Opetusmenetelmät

Lectures and assignments. Assignments will be carried out by using Valmet DNA -automation system.

Harjoittelu- ja työelämäyhteistyö

If time allows, a visit to a nearby industrial plant that is operating a Valmet DNA automation system.

Tenttien ajankohdat ja uusintamahdollisuudet

There is no exam in the course. Assessment is by assignments.

Toteutuksen valinnaiset suoritustavat

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

Opiskelijan ajankäyttö ja kuormitus

108 h including lectures, assignments and individual work

Arviointikriteerit, tyydyttävä (1)

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.

Arviointikriteerit, hyvä (3)

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.

Arviointikriteerit, kiitettävä (5)

Excellent (5): You master the essential knowledge and can apply the knowledge acquired in a creative and innovative manner.

Esitietovaatimukset

Basic skills and knowledge in logical controls and control systems.

Lisätiedot

Assessment is based on assignments, learning tasks and interviews.
Exchange students 5