Study Guide

Objective

Objective of the course is to become familiar with the communication used in industrial automation systems. After completing the course, student will:
- know general communication hierarchy and technologies used in industrial automation systems as well as importance of information flow
- understand how field bus is used in automation systems and can utilize the most common field bus technologies
- know the most common software interfaces used in automation systems
- be able to make configuration for field bus and add new devices
- be able to create control software utilizing field bus communication

Content

Communication hierarchy and technologies
Field bus technologies used in automation systems and PLC
Structure and operation of field bus
Communication interface
Special features of secure field bus
Configuration and usage of field bus

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

Basics of automation engineering