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DCS Systems 1 (4cr)

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General information


Enrollment
17.11.2025 - 08.01.2026
Registration for the implementation has begun.
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
English
Seats
20 - 40
Degree programmes
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Electrical and Automation Engineering
Teachers
Antti Parantainen
Groups
TSA24KMA
Insinööri (AMK), sähkö- ja automaatiotekniikka,monimuototeutus
Course
TSAAA540

Realization has 10 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 24 h 0 min.

Time Topic Location
Thu 08.01.2026 time 17:00 - 19:30
(2 h 30 min)
DCS Systems 1 TSAAA540-3010
Verkko-opetus
Tue 27.01.2026 time 16:00 - 18:30
(2 h 30 min)
DCS Systems 1 TSAAA540-3010
Verkko-opetus
Fri 06.02.2026 time 14:45 - 16:15
(1 h 30 min)
DCS Systems 1 TSAAA540-3010
R35DP66A Automaatiolaboratorio OR - A-osa vesiprosessi
R35DP69 Automaatiolaboratorio PID
Thu 19.02.2026 time 17:00 - 19:30
(2 h 30 min)
DCS Systems 1 TSAAA540-3010
Verkko-opetus
Fri 06.03.2026 time 14:15 - 15:45
(1 h 30 min)
DCS Systems 1 TSAAA540-3010
R35DP66A Automaatiolaboratorio OR - A-osa vesiprosessi
R35DP69 Automaatiolaboratorio PID
Tue 10.03.2026 time 16:00 - 18:30
(2 h 30 min)
DCS Systems 1 TSAAA540-3010
Verkko-opetus
Fri 27.03.2026 time 12:30 - 16:00
(3 h 30 min)
DCS Systems 1 TSAAA540-3010
R35DP66A Automaatiolaboratorio OR - A-osa vesiprosessi
R35DP69 Automaatiolaboratorio PID
Thu 09.04.2026 time 17:00 - 19:30
(2 h 30 min)
DCS Systems 1 TSAAA540-3010
Verkko-opetus
Fri 24.04.2026 time 12:30 - 14:00
(1 h 30 min)
DCS Systems 1 TSAAA540-3010
R35DP66A Automaatiolaboratorio OR - A-osa vesiprosessi
R35DP69 Automaatiolaboratorio PID
Fri 15.05.2026 time 13:00 - 16:30
(3 h 30 min)
DCS Systems 1 TSAAA540-3010
R35DP66A Automaatiolaboratorio OR - A-osa vesiprosessi
R35DP69 Automaatiolaboratorio PID
Changes to reservations may be possible.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Objective

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.

Content

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

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (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.

Assessment criteria, good (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.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

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

Qualifications

Basic skills and knowledge in logical controls and control systems.

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