Logical controls (4cr)
Code
General information
- Enrollment
- 17.11.2025 - 08.01.2026
- Registration for introductions has not started yet.
- Timing
- 12.01.2026 - 20.05.2026
- The implementation has not yet started.
- Number of ECTS credits allocated
- 4 cr
- Local portion
- 4 cr
- Mode of delivery
- Face-to-face
- Unit
- School of Technology
- Campus
- Main Campus
- Teaching languages
- Finnish
- Seats
- 20 - 30
- Degree programmes
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering
- Teachers
- Pasi Janhonen
- Groups
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TSA25SR1Insinööri (AMK), sähkö- ja automaatiotekniikka
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ZJATSA25S1Avoin amk, tekn, amk-väylä, Sähkö- ja automaatiotekniikka,p
- Course
- TS00CC36
Unfortunately, no reservations were found for the realization Logical controls TS00CC36-3006. It's possible that the reservations have not yet been published or that the realization is intended to be completed independently.
Evaluation scale
0-5
Content scheduling
The course is loaded throughout the spring, the sequence is discussed in the first class and can be found in Moodle.
Objective
You have a clear picture about the structures and practices used in the larger and more complicated automation systems.
EUR-ACE KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Your are able to implement control applications using programmable logic and process control systems.
You can make PLC programs according to the standard IEC 61131-3.
EUR-ACE ENGINEERING PRACTICE
You are able to select and use appropriate equipment, tools and methods. You are able to combine theory and practice to solve control system problems.
Content
In this course, you will learn effective programming and structural practices for implementing larger automation systems. You will be able to implement control systems using PLC technology in accordance with the IEC-61131 standard. You will learn to select and use appropriate equipment, tools, and methods for larger systems and combine theory and practice to solve control system problems.
Siemens TIA portal programming
Program structures, programs with parameters
Profibus DP basics
Location and time
Main campus
Materials
TIA Portal Help, lecture material
Teaching methods
Hands-on work through exercises, support for work in class and in the lab.
Employer connections
Practical exercises are based on the needs of working life.
Exam schedules
To be announced at the introductory lesson, which is compulsory.
International connections
Home Internationalisation
Completion alternatives
As evidence, you can demonstrate the necessary skills
Student workload
108 hours of student work
Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)
Sufficient (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 device controls independently.
Assessment criteria, good (3)
Good (3): You can make PLC programs according to the standard IEC 61131-3. You have a clear picture about the structures and practices used in the larger and more complicated automation systems and you are able to do needed configurations and diagnostics.
Very good (4): You master the essential knowledge and can apply the knowledge.
Assessment criteria, excellent (5)
Excellent (5): You master the essential knowledge and can apply the knowledge acquired in a creative and innovative manner.
Qualifications
You should have a basic knowledge about the automation systems and skills in programming some automation devices.
Further information
The knowledge is acquired through the course exercises, which are compulsory. The assessment is based 100% on the exam.