Industrial Automation 2

Course content

- robotics (fundamentals of kinematics, robot types, applications)
- sensor technology (with a focus on the measurement of non-electrical physical quantities)
- actuator technology (electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic actuators)
- process control and monitoring (basic methods and standards / ASAM,
examples of industrial systems)
- systems analysis and design of automation systems

Learning outcomes

Graduates are familiar with the key subjects of automation, such as robotics, sensor technology, actuator technology as well as process control and monitoring.

Recommended or required reading and other learning resources / tools

Books:
- Stark: Robotik mit MATLAB
- Siciliano, Khatib: Springer Handbook of Robotics
- Schrüfer, Reindl, Zagar: Elektrische Messtechnik - Messung elektrischer und
nichtelektrischer Größen
- Hesse, Schnell: Sensoren für die Prozess- und Fabrikautomation
- ASAM Solutions Guide (Association for Standardization of Automation and Measuring
systems)
- Schnell, Wiedemann: Bussysteme in der Automatisierungs- und Prozesstechnik
Journals: -

Mode of delivery

Integrated course, exercises 50%

Prerequisites and co-requisites

- Power Electronics, Drives and Dynamic Control
- Analog Signal Processing
- Applied Computer Science 2
- Digital Systems
- Embedded Computing
- Communication Technology
- Industrial Automation 1
- Technology Management 1
- Technology Management 2
- Technology Management 3

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous assessment