Basics of Measurement and Automation (5cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Objective

You will get to know the devices used in automation and their operation. Studying in this course requires basic knowledge in the field of technology. The course enables more in-depth study of the topic in other courses.

EA-KW Knowledge and understanding
You are familiar with basic automation hardware solutions and programming environments in different application areas.

EA-EC Application of technology in practice
You can apply the basics of measurement and automation technology to energy technology processes.

Content

Pneumatics
Relay control
Programmable logics and their programming
Fundamentals of digital technology, analog signals and standard messages, basic measurements such as flow, pressure, temperature and surface height measurements.
Measurement errors, logic programming.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Adequate (1): You recognize the basics and terminology, but you have shortcomings in understanding the key issues.

Satisfactory (2): You know the basics and terminology, but you have shortcomings in the application of key issues.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3): You recognize the components of automation, you know different structures and applications.

Commendable (4): You master the key things and know how to apply them in a variety of ways in different implementations.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): You master key things and know how to apply them creatively.

Qualifications

Basic knowledge in the field of technology