Course Title: Design a computer based control system
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2011
Course Code: ISYS5682C
Course Title: Design a computer based control system
School: 130T Vocational Engineering
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6085 - Advanced Diploma of Electrical - Technology
Course Contact: Luigi La Forgia
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4864
Course Contact Email: luigi.laforgia@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Jan Jia
Teacher
Phone: +613 9925 4390
Nominal Hours: 120
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
Nil
Course Description
This unit covers the design of computer application for control processes. It encompasses apply knowledge of control devices, control systems, programmable logic controllers, supervisory control and data acquisition systems and control programming methods, developing alternative design schemes based on design brief, customer relations and documenting designs.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
UEENEED026B Design a computer based control system |
Element: |
1. Prepare to design engineering computer applications |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 OHS processes and procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood. |
Element: |
2. Develop engineering computer applications design |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Knowledge of control devices, control systems and control programming methods are applied to the design. |
Element: |
3. Obtain approval for engineering computer applications design |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 System design is presented and explained to client representative and/or other relevant person(s). |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Simulated work activities with classroom tutorial and practical exercises to demonstrate an understanding of the knowledge and performance of the skills in designing a computer based control system in terms of the topics detailed in the Teaching schedule below.
Combination of Lecture, tutorial and practical project in a simulated work place environment
Students undertake class room activities and work in pair
Design and use software to create ladder logic
Testing and faults finding and rectify high level of control programs
Research and discussion of following concepts related computer based network
-Communication mediums
- Network types and topologies
- Hierarchal networks
- Peer to peer networks
- Handshaking
- Open architecture communications
Teaching Schedule
Semester one: Design complex PLC control Systems, 4 hours per week
Semester Two: PLC Networking Theory and applications, 2 hours per week
week1
Introduction to OH&S
Course guides and T&L strategies, assessment method
ISO1219 standards
industrial Control system concepts
Pneumatic control system
PLC interface with above mentioned control system
In class activity 1: Revision/Competency Test
week2
Complex Sequential control design concepts
Shifter register
Using shifter register to design a T flip flop
Program alternating with shift register
Hand out:
Assignment 1
Shift register applications 5%
specifications and assessment sheet
week3
Practical applications:
Assignment 1-Shift register application
Project 1–fully PLC controlled MPS machine or Robot (select one)
Hand out: MPS machine or Robot project 20%
please note: Assignment 1 and project 1 are conducted in parallel,
Both tasks are involving those practices:
• Design, programming, commissioning, faults finding and diagnostic,correction and modification, documentation of procedure
Assignment 1, Task 1,
presentation ,develop flow chart and complete step-action diagram for given task description
Project stage 1-demonstration
week4
Practical applications:
Assignment 1-Shift register application
Project 1–fully PLC controlled MPS machine or Robot (select one)
Assignment 1 and project are conducted in parallel,
Both tasks are involving those practices:
• Design, programming, commissioning, faults finding and diagnostic, correction and modification, documentation of procedure
Assignment 1, Task 2, Demonstration and acquire assessor’s signature-refer to assignment 1 assessment sheet
Project 1 stage 1-demonstration
week5
Practical applications:
Assignment 1-Shift register application
Project 1–fully PLC controlled MPS machine or Robot (select one)
Assignment 1 and project are conducted in parallel,
Both tasks are involving those practices:
• Design, programming, commissioning, faults finding and diagnostic, correction and modification, documentation of procedure
Assignment 1, Task 2, Demonstration and acquire assessor’s signature-refer to assignment 1 assessment sheet
Project 1 stage 1-demonstration
week 6
Practical applications:
Assignment 1-Shift register application
Project 1–fully PLC controlled MPS machine or Robot (select one)
Assignment 1 and project are conducted in parallel,
Both tasks are involving those practices:
• Design, programming, commissioning, faults finding and diagnostic, correction and modification, documentation of procedure
Assessment:
Assignment 1, Task 3, Demonstration and acquire assessor’s signature-refer to assignment 1 assessment sheet
Project 1 stage 2-demonstration
week7
Practical applications:
Assignment 1-Shift register application
Project 1–fully PLC controlled MPS machine or Robot (select one)
Assignment 1 and project are conducted in parallel,
Both tasks are involving those practices:
• Design, programming, commissioning, faults finding and diagnostic, correction and modification, documentation of procedure
Assessment:
Assignment 1, Task 3, Demonstration and acquire assessor’s signature-refer to assignment 1 assessment sheet
Project 1 stage 2-demonstration
week8
Practical applications:
Assignment 1-Shift register application
Project 1–fully PLC controlled MPS machine or project 2 Robot controll and programming, Student select project 1 or project 2 to do
Assignment 1 and project are conducted in parallel,
Both tasks are involving those practices:
• Design, programming, commissioning, faults finding and diagnostic, correction and modification, documentation of procedure
Assessment:
Assignment 1, Task 3, Demonstration and acquire assessor’s signature-refer to assignment 1 assessment sheet
Project stage 2-demonstration
week9
Practical applications:
Assignment 1-Shift register application
Project 1–fully PLC controlled MPS machine or Robot (select one)
Assignment 1 and project are conducted in parallel,
Both tasks are involving those practices:
• Design, programming, commissioning, faults finding and diagnostic, correction and modification, documentation of procedure
Assessment: Assignment 1, Task 4 Demonstration and acquire assessor’s signature-refer to assignment 1 assessment sheet
Project stage 2-demonstration
week10
• Revision
• complete demonstration of assignment 1
week11
Progressive Test 1-written, open book, reference book only but no notes allowed
2. hours plus 15 mins reading
week12
Introduction to industrial hydraulic control system
Power transmission in Hydraulic system
PID control system
PLC controlled Hydraulic system
Hand out:
Assignment 2 -5%
PLC controlled Hydraulic system
week13
Further discussion on industrial hydraulic systems
Assignment 2 Specifications and assessment method
Industrial Project 1-chioce of PLC controlled MPS machine, or robotics project
• specifications and project scope, assessment method
Assessment: Project stage 3-demonstration
week14
Practical applications:
Assignment 2-PLC Controlled Hydraulic System
Project 1–fully PLC controlled MPS machine or Robot
Assignment 2 and project are conducted in parallel,
Both tasks are involving those practices:
Design, programming, commissioning, faults finding and diagnostic, correction and modification, documentation of procedure
Assessment:
Assignment 2-task 3 , completion of demonstration
Project 1-stage 3 ,demonstration
week15
Practical applications:
Assignment 2-PLC Controlled Hydraulic System
Project 1or 2–fully PLC controlled MPS machine or Robot
Assignment 2 and project are conducted in parallel,
Both tasks are involving those practices:
Design, programming, commissioning, faults finding and diagnostic, correction and modification, documentation of procedure
Assessment:
Assignment 2-task 3 ,completion of demonstration and acquire assessor’s signature
Project 1-MPS machine, or project 2 Robot , demonstration of combined all stages
week16
Practical applications:
Assignment 2-PLC Controlled Hydraulic System
Industrial Project 1–fully PLC controlled MPS machine or project 2 Robot controll and programming
Assignment 2 and project are conducted in parallel,
Both tasks are involving those practices:
Design, programming, commissioning, faults finding and diagnostic, correction and modification, documentation of procedure
Assessment:
Assignment 2-completion of demonstration and printed ladder diagram
Project 1-MPS machine, or Robot
demonstration of combine all stages
week17
Practical applications:
Assignment 2-PLC Controlled Hydraulic System
Industrial Project 1–fully PLC controlled MPS machine or Robot
Assignment 2 and project are conducted in parallel,
Both tasks are involving those practices:
Design, programming, commissioning, faults finding and diagnostic, correction and modification, documentation of procedure
Assessment:
Assignment 2-completion of demonstration and printed Ladder
Project 1-MPS machine, or Robot
demonstration of combined all stages
week 18
Complete documentation of works: Project 1 , or project 2 written Report 20%
progressive test 2. PLC controlled Hydraulic System 20%
week 19
Catch-up class, feed back on progress of course
week 20
Introduction to OH&S
Course guides and T&L strategies, assessment method
Introduction to PLC networking theory
Communications methods and requirements encompassing:
Assessment :
In class activity 3,
ISO standards discussion and exercises
week 21
High speed Ethernet
encompassing, Protocols
Data link layer encompassing
Total factory automation solutions principles
Assessment: in class activity 4 Q&A quiz
week 22
Common protocols and interface standards
- Requirements when networking/interfacing PLC’s with other field devices
In class activity5 , Q&A quiz
week23
- Communication mediums
- Network types and topologies
- Hierarchal networks
- Peer to peer networks
- Handshaking
- Open architecture communications
- Remote I/O
In class activity 6 ,Q&A quiz
week 24
Lecture: control links and set up network using OMRON CX-one integrator , peer to peer communication ,router table etc
In class activity 7
week 25
Lecture: DeviceNet concepts and set up network data transfer and monitoring from PLC to PLC
practice exercises in class
In class activity 8
week 26
PLC Network design and control case study
In class activity 9
week 27
Project 2- PLC Networking design and control
This task involves:
Design, programming and commissioning networking system to meet specifications and
outlines within the project scope
week 28
Network design and control project
OMRON CX-one Designer
HMI
Practice exercise in class
week 29
Project 2-Network design and Control links
Project scope
Specifications
Assessment method
Assessment:
Project 2, task 1,
Demonstration and acquire assessor’s signature
week 30
Project 2-PLC Network design and control links
Bus monitor encompassing:
Fieldbus message specification encompassing:
Communicate services
Assessment:
Project 2, task 2,
Demonstration and acquire assessor’s signature
week 31
Intelligent terminals/graphic interfaces installation and communication requirements
Assessment:
Project 2, task 3,
Demonstration and acquire assessor’s signature
week 32
Project 2, PLC Network design and control links
•Practical Demonstration
Assessment:
Project 2 demonstration ,all combine tasks ,written report
10%
week 33
Project 2 PLC Network design and control links
• Practical Demonstration
Assessment:
Project 2 demonstration , all combine tasks, written report
10%
week 34
Project 2 PLC Network design and control links
• Practical Demonstration
Assessment:
Project 2 demonstration ,all combine tasks,written report
10%
Week 35
Project 2 PLC Network design and control links
• Practical Demonstration
Assessment:
Project 2 demonstration ,all combine tasks 2, written report
10%
Week 36
Correction and Emergency catch-up for valid reason-special consideration form needed
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Omron Manuals |
Other Resources
some useful wesites
www.omron.com.au
www.siemens.com.au
www.festo.com.au
www.sick.com.au
Overview of Assessment
This course may be assessed through a range of practical exercises, assignments and progressive tests.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment for this course based on overall performance of a student, 40% of final mark contributed by 2 Written Tests which reflect underpinning knowledge component of competency and 60% from practical works which reflect skills component of specified competency
For the Practical Test you will be given a brief which specifies the requirements of a computer based control system for which you are to create a project in class within a given time limit.
Allocation of Marks
Assignment 1
PLC controlled Pneumatic system 5% due at Week 5
Written Test 1 , 20 % due at Week 11
Assignment 2
PLC controlled Hydraulic System 5% due at Week 18
Written Test 2 , 20 % Week 18
Project 1 MPS machine, integrated operation 20% due at Week 18
Project 2: Robot controll and programming 20% due at week 18
student select project 1 or project 2 to do in semester 1
Project 3 PLC network design and control 20% , due at Week 35
In class Activities: covers various topics, due at the end of each class session, 10%
Assessment Matrix
Competency National Code |
Competency Title |
Assessment Type |
Assignment |
Project |
Progressive Test |
In Class Activity |
UEENEED026B |
Design a Computer based Control System |
Various Items |
X |
X |
X |
X |
Other Information
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