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
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TSA24KMAInsinööri (AMK), sähkö- ja automaatiotekniikka,monimuototeutus
- Course
- TSAAA540
Realization has 10 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 24 h 0 min.
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Thu 08.01.2026 time 17:00 - 19:30 (2 h 30 min) |
DCS Systems 1 TSAAA540-3010 |
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Tue 27.01.2026 time 16:00 - 18:30 (2 h 30 min) |
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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 |
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Thu 19.02.2026 time 17:00 - 19:30 (2 h 30 min) |
DCS Systems 1 TSAAA540-3010 |
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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 |
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Tue 10.03.2026 time 16:00 - 18:30 (2 h 30 min) |
DCS Systems 1 TSAAA540-3010 |
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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 |
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Thu 09.04.2026 time 17:00 - 19:30 (2 h 30 min) |
DCS Systems 1 TSAAA540-3010 |
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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 |
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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 |
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.