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Control Systems of Machine Tool

Course developer

Prior knowledge

ETeh2015, Electrical Engineering and Electronics

MašZ3027, Mechatronics I

MašZ3028, Mechatronics II

Replaced course

EeTkK001 [GEIKK001] Control Systems of Machine Tool

Course abstract

The aim of the course: after completing students will know about the basics of electric drives, power drives for electric machines and machines, CNC machine tool drive and control, the latest trends in electric drive control, power electronics, frequency converters, their application and programming, modern measuring transducers and automation elements. Students will gain basic knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLCs), programming languages ​​and control algorithms.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

1. Knowledge - about the basics of electric drives, the latest trends in machine power and control, power electronics and frequency converters, logic controllers design, application and programming - course work;
2. Skills - to understand and read the electrical circuits of the machines, to connect and program programmable controllers and frequency converters - course work;

3. Competence - ability to choose and use control and protection apparatus, programmable controllers, frequency converters, soft starters - course work.

Course Content(Calendar)

1. Introduction. 1h
2. Drive machine control and management, theoretical review. 3h
3. Preparation for the development of the course paper. 2h
4. Receiving a course assignment. 1h
5. Development of a course work implementation plan. 3h
6. Practical experiments according to the topic of the course work. 3h
7. Individual work on the course task. 3h
8. Practical experiments according to the topic of the course work. 3h
9. Individual work on the course task. 3h
10. Development of programs and control algorithms. 3h
11. Individual work on the course task. 3h
12. Development of programs and control algorithms. 3h
13. Individual work on the course task. 2h
14. Testing of developed control algorithms and programs. 3h
15. Course paper design. 2h

16. Summary and evaluation of the work performed. 2h

Requirements for awarding credit points

Developed and defended course work.

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

In parallel with the basic course, independent work is done on the development of the course paper. The student can choose a course thesis topic that is coordinated with the bachelor's thesis topic, or choose a course thesis topic offered by the lecturer. Volume of independent work 40h.

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

Quality of work performance. Understanding what has been done. Ability to logically substantiate processes and explain the causes of errors. Ability to discuss what has been learned.

Compulsory reading

1. Galiņš A., Leščevics P. Programmējamie loģiskie kontrolleri. Jelgava: LLU, 2008. 135 lpp.
2. The Moeller Wiring Manual. Automation and Power Distribution. 2 nd. edition. Editor: Heidrun Riege. Moeller GmbH, Bonn, 2006. 546 p.
3. Ribickis L., Valeinis J. Elektriskā piedziņa mehatronikas sistēmās. Rīga: RTU, 2008. 286 lpp.

4. Cūbergs I. Regulējama automātiskā elektriskā piedziņa. Rīga: RTU,1998. 68 lpp.

Further reading

1. Greivulis J., Raņķis I. Iekārtu vadības elektroniskie elementi un mezgli. Rīga: Avots, 1997 1996. 288 lpp.

2. Power electronics and variable frequency drives: technology and applications/ Edit. By Bimal K. Bose. NewYork: IEEE Press, 1997. 640 p.

Periodicals and other sources

1. Радио. ISBN: ISSN-0033-765X.

Notes

The compulsory course work is included in the TF Professional Higher Education Bachelor Study Program “Machine Design and Production”.