AUTOMATION
 
Lectured in 2de jaar Hout
Theory [A] 26.0
Exercises [B] 26.0
Training and projects [C] 0.0
Studytime [D] 130
Studypoints [E] 5
Lecturer Koen PIETERS
Co-lecturers  
Reference TGHOUT02A99178
 
Key words
Automation

Objectives
The objective is to give the students insight about the different pneumatic materials, what we can do with it and how to use it on a efficient way in lots of automatic processes.
Several PLC-methods of programming will be explained to let them make a motivated choice for a specific purpose.


Prerequisites
No specific knowledge required.

Topics
- easy circuits
- no-contact signals
- logical circuits
- serial movements (pneumatic and electropneumatic)
- different methods of programming a PLC
- exercises about all the topics


Teaching Methods
- lectures
- exercises
- individual reports
- group reports
- home study


Materials used
- teacher's course


Study guidance
The students can always contact the teacher in case of problems.
There is the possibility of using the software Pneusim for controlling the results.

Assessment
- Scoring system :
written examination
written tests


Study costs
Appr. 2,5 €

Lecturer(s)
Koen Pieters

Language
Dutch