A2200 Computer-based automation systems

Prerequisites

According to prequisites for the KIT Master study.

Course Objectives

To give students insight in and understanding of industrial computer systems for monitoring and control of industrial processes. The course will also give practical knowledge and exercise in designing and developing computer systems connected to field equipment for measurement and control.

Learning Methods

Lectures, labs, excursions

Course Description

DCS (Distributed Control Systems), safety systems, and relevant PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) systems. User interfaces for operators, the operator process, and decision support. Relevant components and programs, and integration of these at a system level. Data communication in industrial environments, parallel and seriel buses, fieldbuses. Basic principles in real time operating systems and real time programming. Integration of logic, combinatoric, and sequential control. Integration of various PID structures, and practical application of these.

Assessment Methods

Intermediate written exam counting 40% of the final grade; Final written exam counting 60%. Compulsory laboratory work, excursions and exercises.