Galatasaray University

Pneumatics basic level: Physical fundamentals, fundamentals and terminology of control technology: control sequence, signal flow circuit planning and display, pneumatic power components for linear motion, pneumatic directional control valves, pneumatic pressure, non-return and flow control valves, logic elements and diagrams, simple controls, safety requirements.

Electropneumatics basic level: Physical fundamentals of electricity and pneumatics, function and use of electropneumatic devices, Display of motion sequences and switch states, set-up of controls with relays, electrical self-latching switches, using a magnetic proximity switch and pressure switch, troubleshooting simple electropneumatic controls.

Pneumatics advanced level: Function and structure of pneumatic elements, controls with start-up and installation requirements (automatic/manual, inching operation, stop at end of cycle), control with vacuum elements, position-scheduled control/process-controlled sequencing, programmed control with stepper modules, programmed control with a sequencer, troubleshooting large pneumatic installations, controls with safety requirements (EMERGENCY ON/OFF override).

Electropneumatics advanced level: Function and use of electropneumatic. devices, stroke-related control with sensors, stroke-related control with preset counter, control with external conditions, (e.g. single/continuous cycle, EMERGENCY OFF), step diagram/process-controlled sequence control, position-scheduled/time-controlled sequence control, programmed control with permanent and deleteable sequencers, troubleshooting large electropneumatic controls.

BIBB Pneumatics: Physical fundamentals, fundamentals and terminology of control technology: control loop system, signal flow, circuit structure and circuit diagrams, pneumatic directional controls, pneumatic pressure, non-return, flow control valves, logic devices, logic diagram, techniques of basic control, safety requirements, function and structure of pneumatic components, controls with start-up and installation requirements (automatic/manual, inching-operation, stop at end of cycle), programmed control with stepper modules, programmed control with a sequencer, troubleshooting in large pneumatic controls.

Proximity Sensors: Mode of operation, Sensor properties, Technical data, Electrical connections, Electrical circuit diagram, Sensing range, Actuating materials, Applications, Selection of sensors, Sensor adjustment, limitations of applications, Overview of designs used in industrial practice.

Sensors for distance and displacement: Mode of operation of distance and displacement sensors, Application of inductive, optical and ultrasonic sensors for non-contact distance measurement , Active and passive sensors, Installation and connection of an electrically driven spindle drive unit as a measuring device, Control of spindle drives with a geared motor and displacement sensor, Measuring techniques, Measured value recording, Recording the sensor characteristic, Practical measurements, Influence of interference, Limitations of application.

Sensors for force and pressure: Mode of operation, properties and characteristics of force and pressure sensors, Measuring strain and force with a strain gauge, Mode of operation of an industrial force sensor, Pneumatic and electrical connection of pressure sensors, Measuring techniques, Data acquisition, Setting up a measuring chain, Measuring sensor characteristics, Practical measurements, Interference, Limitations in application.