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Terminated in academic year 2010/2011

Technical Means of the Automation

Type of study Doctoral
Language of instruction Czech
Code 545-0914/01
Abbreviation TPA
Course title Technical Means of the Automation
Credits 0
Coordinating department Department of Economics and Control Systems
Course coordinator doc. Dr.Ing. Zdeněk Neustupa

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

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 
BOYES, W.: Instrumentation Reference Book, 3rd Edition, 2002, New York (USA): ISA, 1062 p., ISBN 07-50671-238.

Advised literature

FRADEN, J.: Handbook of Modern Sensors, 2004, New York (USA): Springer, 589 p., Hardcover, ISBN 0-387-00750-4.
BOLTON, W.: Instrumentation and Control Systems, 2004, Oxford: Elsevier, 339 p., ISBN 0-7506-6432-0