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Course in Hydraulic Automation in Industrial Machinery

Online 300-hour course in hydraulic automation in industrial machinery. 6 modules covering ISO 4413 (hydraulic fluid power: general rules and safety requirements), ISO 13849-1 (safety-related parts of control systems) and Automation Studio (Famic). Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration300 h
ModeHybrid
LanguageEnglish / Spanish
Start datesOctober / March
LocationEurope (Madrid)
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Describe the architecture of an automated hydraulic system.

02

Select proportional valves and servo-valves.

03

Integrate pressure, position and flow sensors.

04

Programme control loops in PLCs.

05

Evaluate safety functions in accordance with ISO 13849-1.

06

Plan the commissioning and adjustment of the system.

07

Improve the energy efficiency of the hydraulic circuit.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Hydraulic automation engineer seeking to specialise in Hydraulic Automation in Industrial Machinery.
  • PLC programmer seeking to specialise in Hydraulic Automation in Industrial Machinery.
  • Oil hydraulics technician seeking to specialise in Hydraulic Automation in Industrial Machinery.
  • Functional safety engineer seeking to specialise in Hydraulic Automation in Industrial Machinery.
  • Commissioning engineer seeking to specialise in Hydraulic Automation in Industrial Machinery.
  • Industrial maintenance engineer seeking to specialise in Hydraulic Automation in Industrial Machinery.
  • Graduates in engineering or science looking to enter industrial machinery.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ISO 4413 (hydraulic fluid power: general rules and safety requirements)
  • ISO 13849-1 (safety-related parts of control systems)
  • IEC 61131-3 (PLC programming languages)
  • ISO 1219-1 (graphical symbols for fluid power systems)
  • ISO 10770-1 (test methods for servo-valves)
  • IEC 62061 (functional safety of control systems)
  • ISO 4406 (cleanliness of hydraulic fluids)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1From manual control to automatic control
  2. 1.2Elements of an electrohydraulic system
  3. 1.3Open loop and closed loop
  4. 1.4Controlled variables: position, speed, force and pressure
  5. 1.5Applications in industrial and mobile machinery
  6. 1.6Accuracy and repeatability requirements
  7. 1.7Control architecture and allocation of functions
  8. 1.8Standards applicable to control and safety
  9. 1.9System documentation
  10. 1.10Workshop: defining the control loops of a machine
  1. 2.1Principle of the proportional valve
  2. 2.2Servo-valves and their precision
  3. 2.3Flow curves and dead band
  4. 2.4Hysteresis, response and bandwidth
  5. 2.5Control electronics and signals
  6. 2.6Pressure and load compensation
  7. 2.7Valve selection by application
  8. 2.8Mounting, filtration and required cleanliness
  9. 2.9Diagnostics of proportional valves
  10. 2.10Practice: selecting and configuring a valve
  1. 3.1Linear and angular position sensors
  2. 3.2Pressure and force sensors
  3. 3.3Flow and temperature sensors
  4. 3.4Resolution, linearity and noise
  5. 3.5Wiring, screening and interference
  6. 3.6Signal conditioning
  7. 3.7Sensor failure and back-up strategies
  8. 3.8Calibration and periodic verification
  9. 3.9Protection of sensors in harsh environments
  10. 3.10Practice: instrumenting a hydraulic axis
  1. 4.1PLCs and controllers for mobile machinery
  2. 4.2Languages and programme structure
  3. 4.3Proportional, integral and derivative control
  4. 4.4Parameter tuning and stability
  5. 4.5Motion profiles and ramps
  6. 4.6Synchronisation of multiple actuators
  7. 4.7Force control and pressure limitation
  8. 4.8State and sequence management
  9. 4.9Variable logging and diagnostics
  10. 4.10Practice: programming a position loop
  1. 5.1Risk analysis of the automated system
  2. 5.2Safety functions and performance level
  3. 5.3Safe stop and motion locking
  4. 5.4Redundancy and fault diagnostics
  5. 5.5Behaviour on power failure
  6. 5.6Validation of the control system
  7. 5.7Required documentation
  8. 5.8Control system cybersecurity
  9. 5.9Maintenance of safety functions
  10. 5.10Practice: defining a safety function
  1. 6.1Commissioning and testing plan
  2. 6.2Fine-tuning under real conditions
  3. 6.3Energy efficiency of the automated system
  4. 6.4Replacing hydraulics with electric drives
  5. 6.5Maintenance of the electrohydraulic system
  6. 6.6Training of operation and maintenance staff
  7. 6.7Final documentation and manuals
  8. 6.8Common mistakes in automation projects
  9. 6.9Evolution of intelligent hydraulics
  10. 6.10Final project: design and commissioning of an automated axis
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

Delivered 100 % online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which allows the course to be combined with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The software used is Automation Studio (Famic), MATLAB/Simulink (Simscape Fluids), CODESYS, TIA Portal, SISTEMA (IFA), in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real hydraulic test bench procedures with proportional valves, commissioning of control loops and validation of safety functions. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final integrative project.

Accredited laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor test bench, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL and vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-oriented final project:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operating limits.
Industry-mentored:lecturers with a track record in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:a safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as core pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Commissioning and testing plan

Describe the architecture of an automated hydraulic system.

Fine-tuning under real conditions

Select proportional valves and servo-valves.

Energy efficiency of the automated system

Integrate pressure, position and flow sensors.

Replacing hydraulics with electric drives

Programme control loops in PLCs.

Maintenance of the electrohydraulic system

Evaluate safety functions in accordance with ISO 13849-1.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Hydraulic automation engineerPLC programmerOil hydraulics technicianFunctional safety engineerCommissioning engineerIndustrial maintenance engineer
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior qualifications are required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme’s software.
  • A level of Spanish sufficient to follow technical standards documentation.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.

The course uses Automation Studio (Famic), MATLAB/Simulink (Simscape Fluids), CODESYS, TIA Portal and SISTEMA (IFA). Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor will indicate a free alternative where one exists.

A SEIUM in-house diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.

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