After successful completion of the course, students are able to

• describe essential components for electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic controls
• draw function charts and circuit diagrammes for the above mentioned controls
• explain functionalities and applications of Programmable Logic Controllers and Numerical Controls
• describe manufacturer-specific and standard interfaces for Numerical Controls

-  basics on automation technology

-  mechanic, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical control

-  Programmable Control

-  Numerical Control

•  structure of NC control with PLC
•  introduction in drives and controls engineering
•  principle of position control and acquisition of measuring data
•  toolmanagement and -monitoring

-  automation of machine tools (work piece and tool handling)

-  NC-programming

-  data interfaces for Numerical Controls (manufacturer-specific, MTConnect, OPC UA)

Lectures will be used to introduce various control types and explain their application with scenario examples

Written exam at the end of semester

Ort: TISS

Lecture notes can be obtained by contacting Mrs. Janosik, from Monday to Thursday, between 08:00 - 13:30, if necessary with FFP2 mask, Institute of Production Engineering and Photonic Technologies, Getreidemarkt 9 BA 08/311, 1060 Wien