chapter 1 what is industrial automation 10 2007 ias universität stuttgart ia to know understand a real time system meant by the degree of recognize different kinds computer deployment be able differ between product and plant components an levels their requirements classify processes in technical systems graphical representation become aware responsibility engineer learning objectives goals 11 definition several basic terms 2 3 products plants 4 5 process management functions 6 7 8 effects on people society environment 12 procedure