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Technical Means of the Automation

Type of study Doctoral
Language of instruction English
Code 352-0905/03
Abbreviation TPA
Course title Technical Means of the Automation
Credits 10
Coordinating department Department of Control Systems and Instrumentation
Course coordinator prof. Ing. Jiří Tůma, CSc.

Subject syllabus

System layout of technical means of automation. Sensors of electric and nonelectric values, transmitters, transducers and converters, communication
systems, evaluation means - signalization elements, displays, actuating
elements. Controllers and computer control systems, PLC, industrial
measurement and control kits. Action elements and members. Development trends of automation means

Literature

[1]BOYES, W. 2002. Instrumentation Reference Book, 3rd Edition. New York
(USA): ISA, 2002. 1062 p. ISBN 07-50671-238
[2]LIPTAK, B.G. Instrument Engineers´ Handbook, 4th Edition – Process
Measurement and Analysis, Vol.1. New York (USA): ISA, 2003. 1824 p. ISBN 08-
49310-830
[3] Boyd, G., Jackson, L., Reeds Vol 10: Instrumentation and Control Systems. A&C Black, Oct 11, 2013 - Technology & Engineering - 360 pages
[4]Dunn, W.C., Fundamentals of Industrial Instrumentation and Process Control, Second Edition. McGraw Hill Professional, Sep 28, 2018 - Technology & Engineering - 352 pages

Advised literature

[1]Fraden, J. Handbook of Modern Sensors, New York (USA): Springer, 2004, pp.
589. Hardcover, ISBN 0-387-00750-4
[2]Bolton, W. Instrumentation and Control Systems. Oxford: Elsevier, 2004,
pp. 339. ISBN 0-7506-6432-0