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Industrial Control Systems, 6 Credits
Industriella styrsystem, 6 Högskolepoäng
Established: 2025-08-21
Established by: Department of Engineering Science
Applies from: V26
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student should be able to:
Knowledge and understanding
- explain how larger control applications, according to programming standard IEC 61131-3, are structured and organized.
- describe how modern automation systems work, including human machine interfaces, control systems in network, communication, and fieldbuses.
Competence and skills
- apply the IEC 61131-3 for programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
- independently design control applications according to IEC 61131-3, based on a specification.
Judgement and approach
- evaluate and apply principles of machine safety, safety PLCs, and risk reduction.
Entry requirements
Degree of Bachelor of Science in computer engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or industrial engineering and management. Additionally, the Bachelor of Science degree must be comprised of a minimum of 5 HE credits in programming and 15 HE credits in mathematics. Verified knowledge of English corresponding to the course English 6 or English level 2 in the Swedish Upper Secondary School (high school) or equivalent.
You also need approved result from the following course/courses: RBK600 Robot Certificate or the equivalent.
The forms of assessment of student performance
Individual laboratory work with oral presentation. Individual practical exam. Individual written exam.
Course contents
The course covers the programming standard IEC 61131-3 for PLCs and how larger control applications are structured and organized according to this standard. It covers modern automation systems, including human machine interfaces, networked control systems, communication, and fieldbuses. After the course the student can independently design control applications according to IEC 61131-3, based on a specification. The student will also be able to evaluate and apply principles of machine safety, safety PLCs, and risk reduction.
Other regulations
Course grading: F/Fx/E/D/C/B/A - Insufficient, Insufficient- more work required before the credit can be awarded, Sufficient, Satisfactory, Good, Very Good, Excellent
Course language: The teaching is conducted in English.
General rules pertaining to examination at University West are available at www.hv.se.
If the student has a decision/recommendation on special support due to disability, the examiner has the right to examine the student in a customized examination form.
Course Overlap
ATM700 Automation Systems
Cycle
Second cycle
Progressive specialization
A1F - Second cycle, has second-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Main field of study
Automation, Production Technology