Students are able to understand, analyze and build modern industrial control systems.
They master important methods for their treatment. They understand the required elements and the software concepts used, in particular the use of PLC implementations.
The students have programming knowledge on various special topics, such as machine-inverter integration, load cell technology, decentralized ICPU peripherals and safety controllers.
They are able to apply new metrological methods, GUI specializations, server connections, networking of various PLC / PLC manufacturers.

Industrial Controls and Industrial Plants

Selected topics of industrial control and automation,
PLC control concepts from various manufacturers
Networking of PLC systems
Graphical user interfaces

C. Karaali, Grundlagen der Steuerungstechnik: Einführung mit Übungen, Vieweg+Teubner Verlag, 2010
P. Beater, Grundkurs der Steuerungstechnik, Books on Demand, 2010
K. Grote, J. Feldhusen, Dubbel Taschenbuch für den Maschinenbau, Springer, 2011.
W. Wagner, Planung im Anlagenbau, Vogel Business Media, 2009.
Elektrische Antriebe, Kamprathreihe Vogelverlag
Elektrische Steuerungen, Kamprathreihe Vogelverlag
Herstellerspezifische Applikationen und Handbücher

Lecture with integrated exercises, PLC Programming tasks

Written exam, exercises, Lab report