Basics of Automation and Measurement TechnologyLaajuus (5 cr)

Course unit code: TX00FX07

General information

Credits: 5 cr

Objective

The student
• knows the basics of automation and the different applications of automation
• knows the common components used in automation and their principles of use
• knows the sensors used to measure quantities, measurement techniques and understands the basics of signal processing
• understands the basics of control engineering.

Content

• Automation basics and automation components
• Sensors and measurement technology and signal processing
• Fundamentals of control engineering and control theory
• Practical measurements and data transmission

Qualifications

The student masters the basics of mathematics and science.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student
• knows the common automation applications and components used in automation in their field
• knows how to measure quantities
• knows the basics of control engineering
• is able to connect a conventional sensor to an application and ensure its correct operation
• understands the fundamentals of signal processing.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student
• knows the applications of automation
• knows the basics of signal processing in the measurement of quantities
• is able to apply control techniques to simple systems
• is able to select and connect the sensors required for the application
• recognises the need for signal processing and is able to modify the signal.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student
• can apply simple automation and measurement systems
• is able to use control technology in the regulation and control of simple measuring systems
• knows the sensors and measuring devices required in applications and their connections
• is able to select and commission sensors and measuring devices for applications
• is able to apply signal processing to measurements.