Automation
PROJECT
European Virtual Learning Platform for Electrical and Information Engineering
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AUTHOR

Oto Sládek

ANNOTATION

This module provides an introduction to industrial automation and automation in general. It describes theory for logical systems, sensors, actuators, types of control systems like PLC, PAC etc., main control principles and SCADA systems.

OBJECTIVES

Theory of logical systems and control.

Sensors – with concern on measurement temperature, flow, pressure, height and position.

Actuators – pneumatic, hydraulic, electric motors, drives

PLC, PAC PCS systems, industrial control – description and differences.

Regulation – approaches and PID description.

SCADA systems – purposes and descriptions

KEYWORDS

Sensor, Programmable Logic Controller, SCADA, Artificial intelligence, Actuators, PID.

LITERATURE
2.0