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TK00DL87	Basics of Machine Control (5 cr)
Prerequisites	Not applicable
Objectives	Knows the sensors used in machine automation and their properties Is able to select a sensor based on the application Manages the connection of sensors to the control system Builds an application program in two programming languages according to IEC 61131-3 (LD and FBD) Designs and implements an application program for programmable logic controller Verifies the functionality of the application program by uploading it to the target device and performs practical tests to verify the functionality. Connecting electrical signals to the logic controller to achieve the desired control system Knows the basics of direct and alternating current and calculates related calculation tasks.
Content	Different types of contacts, mechanical limit switch, appromiximity switches, other dual sensors, analog sensor signal, position measurement, safety devices, integrated development environment (IDE), making application program in different programming languages, simulating and loading the application program to the target device, and testing with logic controller, Basics of DC and AC power
Recommended optional programme components	If necessary, the student advisor will recommend optional programme components for each student based on their individual study plan.
Accomplishment methods	Not applicable
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Literature	Not applicable
Evaluation Criteria	0-5
Evaluation Criteria	satisfactory (1-2) You know the different types of contacts and their effect as part of machine control. You know approximity sensors typically used in machine control and are able to select a suitable approximity sensors based on, for example, recognizable material. You can produce a simple application program in different programming languages. good (3-4) You can connect different sensors to the control system. You solve calculation tasks related to AC and DC electricity. You can create described controls in both the LD and FBD programming languages. excellent (5) You understand the function blocks of the development environment. You produce versatile machine controls using a wide range of functions. You also manage the use of integers and scale the analog signal in the application program. You are able to create and evaluate alternative solutions to implement the application program according to the description. You know how to take advantage of different IO signals and variables in your app.
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