Course Title: Design a computer based control system

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2013

Course Code: ISYS5682C

Course Title: Design a computer based control system

School: 130T Vocational Engineering

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6112 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical

Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99254468

Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Jan Jia

Phone: +61 3 9925 4390

Email: jan.jia@rmit.edu.au

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.
1.2 Established OHS risk control measures and procedures are followed in preparation for the work.
1.3 The extent of the proposed control system is determined from the design brief or in consultation with appropriate person(s).
1.4 Design development work is planned to meet scheduled timelines in consultation with others involved on the work site.
 

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.
2.2 Alternative concepts for the design are tested based on the requirements outlined in the design brief.
2.3 Safety, functional and budget considerations are incorporated in the design.
2.4 System design draft is checked for compliance with the design brief and regulatory requirements.
2.5 System design is documented for submission to appropriate person(s) for approval.
2.6 Solutions to unplanned situation are provided consistent with organisation’s policy.
 

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).
3.2 Requests for alterations to the design are negotiated with relevant person(s) within the constraints of organisation’s policy.
3.3 Final design is documented and approval obtained from appropriate person(s).
3.4 Quality of work is monitored against personal performance

Learning Outcomes



Details of Learning Activities

Simulated workplace activities integrated with classroom tutorial and practical exercises to demonstrate an understanding of the underpinning 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

week                session contents                                    Class   Activity                               Assessment Due  Performance Criteria                                  
week 1

Introduction to OH&S
Course guides and T&L strategies, assessment method

 

 

activity 1: conduct OH&S assessment

activity 2: Revision/Competency Test

 

    UEENEED026B 1.1,1.2
week 2 Complex Sequential control design concepts
Shifter register
Using shift register to design a T flip flop
Program alternating with shift register

 		 Hand out:
Assignment 1
Shift register applications 10%
specifications and assessment sheet

 		    UEENEED026B 1.3,1.4, 2.1
week 3 Practical applications:
Assignment 1-Shift register application
Project 1–fully PLC controlled MPS machine or Robot (select one)

please note: Assignment 1 and projects are conducted in parallel,

Both above mentioned are involving those practices:
• Design, programming, commissioning, faults finding and diagnostic,correction and modification, documentation of procedure
 

Hand out:

MPS machine or Robot project or industrial network design 30%


Assignment 1, Task 1,
presentation ,develop flow chart and complete step-action diagram for given task description

Project - form team, election of team leader, deveop project design plan

 

  

 UEENEED026B

2.1, 2.2
week 4 Practical applications:
Assignment 1-Shift register application
Project –fully PLC controlled MPS machine, industrial network design or Robot (select one)
Assignment 1 and projects 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, Demonstration and acquire assessor’s signature-refer to assignment 1 assessment sheet
 

Project - form team, election of team leader, deveop project design plan




 

    UEENEED026B 2.2,2.3,2.4,
week 5 Practical applications:
Assignment 1-Shift register application
Project –fully PLC controlled MPS machine, industrial network design or Robot (select one)
Assignment 1 and projects 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 -stage 1 ,project overview:OH&S issues, project scope, specifications, design concepts,commission procedure, equipment and software

    UEENEED026B 2.2,2.3,2.4,
week 6 Practical applications:
Assignment 1-Shift register application
Project –fully PLC controlled MPS machine, industrial network design or Robot (select one)
Assignment 1 and projects 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 -wrte project overview:OH&S issues, project scope, specifications, design concepts,commission procedure, equipment and software
 		    UEENEED026B 2.2,2.3,2.4,
week 7

Practical applications:
Assignment 1-Shift register application
Project –fully PLC controlled MPS machine, industrial network design or Robot (select one)
 

Assignment 1 and projects 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 -follow prject time management schedule, work on project

 		    UEENEED026B 2.5,2.6
week 8 Practical applications:
Assignment 1-Shift register application
Project –fully PLC controlled MPS machine, industrial network design or Robot (select one)

Assignment 1 and projects 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 3, Demonstration and acquire assessor’s signature-refer to assignment 1 assessment sheet

Project -follow prject time management schedule, work on project

 		    UEENEED026B 2.5,2.6
week 9 Practical applications:
Assignment 1-Shift register application
Project –fully PLC controlled MPS machine, industrial network design or Robot (select one)

Assignment 1 and projects 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 3, Demonstration and acquire assessor’s signature-refer to assignment 1 assessment sheet

Project -follow prject time management schedule, work on project

 		    UEENEED026B 2.5,2.6
week 10 Practical applications:
Assignment 1-Shift register application
Project –fully PLC controlled MPS machine, industrial network design or Robot (select one)

Assignment 1 and projects 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 3, Demonstration and acquire assessor’s signature-refer to assignment 1 assessment sheet

Project -follow prject time management schedule, work on project

 		    UEENEED026B 3.1,3.2
week 11

revision questions practice

Progressive Test 1-written, close book, certain notes are provided
2. hours plus 15 mins reading



 

revision practice exercises

progressive test 1

assignment 1-10%

pogressive test 1-20%

  UEENEED026B 3.1,3.2,3.3
week 12  Introduction to industrial hydraulic control system
Power transmission in Hydraulic system
PID control system
PLC controlled Hydraulic system

 		  Hand out:
Assignment 2 -10%
PLC controlled Hydraulic system

Project -follow prject time management schedule, work on project
 		  projects-team discussion, review, group presetation  UEENEED026B 2.2,2.3,2.4,
week 13  Further discussion on industrial hydraulic systems
Assignment 2 Specifications and assessment method
Industrial Project 1-chioce of PLC controlled MPS machine, or
 

 work on:

assignment 2-PLC controlled hydraulic system

Project -follow prject time management schedule, work on project
 

  projects-team discussion, review, group presetation  UEENEED026B 2.2,2.3,2.4,
week 14

Practical applications: 

Assignment 2-PLC Controlled Hydraulic System
design

Project –fully PLC controlled MPS machine, industrial network design or Robot (select one)

Assignment 2 and projects are conducted in parallel,
Both tasks are involving those practices:
• Design, programming, commissioning, faults finding and diagnostic, correction and modification, documentation of procedure 
 

  work on:

assignment 2-PLC controlled hydraulic system ,task 1

Project -follow prject time management schedule, work on project

 		  projects-team discussion, review, group presetation  UEENEED026B 2.5,2.6
week 15  Practical applications:

Assignment 2-PLC Controlled Hydraulic System
design

Project –fully PLC controlled MPS machine, industrial network design or Robot (select one)

Assignment 2 and projects are conducted in parallel,
Both tasks are involving those practices:
• Design, programming, commissioning, faults finding and diagnostic, correction and modification, documentation of procedure

 		  work on:

assignment 2-PLC controlled hydraulic system ,task 2

Project -follow prject time management schedule, work on project

 		    UEENEED026B 2.5,2.6
week 16  Practical applications:

Assignment 2-PLC Controlled Hydraulic System
design

Project –fully PLC controlled MPS machine, industrial network design or Robot (select one)

Assignment 2 and projects are conducted in parallel,
Both tasks are involving those practices:
• Design, programming, commissioning, faults finding and diagnostic, correction and modification, documentation of procedure

 		  work on:

assignment 2-PLC controlled hydraulic system ,task 2

Project -follow prject time management schedule, work on project

 		    UEENEED026B 2.2,2.5,2.6,
week 17  centrilised examination  N/A    
week 18  centralised examination  N/A    
week 19  revision questions practice -PLC controlled hydraulic system

Progressive Test 2-written, close book, certain notes are provided
2. hours plus 15 mins reading




 		  revision practice exercises

progressive test 2
 		  assignment 2-10%

pogressive test 2-20%
 		  UEENEED026B 2.2,2.5,2.6,3.4
week 20  Introduction to OH&S
Course guides and T&L strategies, assessment method
Introduction to PLC networking theory
Communications methods and requirements encompassing:
 

ISO standards discussion and exercises
 

Project -follow prject time management schedule, work on project
 

    UEENEED026B 1.1,1.2,1.4
week 21  industrial Ethernet
encompassing, Protocols
Data link layer encompassing
Total factory automation solutions concepts

 

 in class activity 3

Q&A quiz on industrial Ethernet
 

Project -follow prject time management schedule, work on project

    UEENEED026B 2.1, 2.2,2.3
week 22  Common protocols and interface standards
- Requirements when networking/interfacing PLC’s with other field devices


 		  Project -follow prject time management schedule, work on project

 		  

 UEENEED026B

2.1, 2.2,2.3
week 23  
- Communication mediums
- Network types and topologies
- Hierarchal networks
- Peer to peer networks
- Handshaking
- Open architecture communications
- Remote I/O
 		  Project -follow prject time management schedule, work on project

 		  

 UEENEED026B

2.1, 2.2,2.3,
week 24

control links 

routing

set up network using OMRON CX-one integrator , peer to peer communication ,router table etc

 

 in class activity 4:  design routing table

 
Project -follow prject time management schedule, work on project

 

  

UEENEED026B 

 2.4,2.5,2.6,
week 25  DeviceNet concepts and set up network data transfer and monitoring from PLC to PLC
 

 in class activity 5: Devicenet Quiz

Project -follow prject time management schedule, work on project

 

    UEENEED026B 2.4,2.5,2.6,
week 26

 PLC Network design and control case study

HIRSCHMANN rail family
 

  in class activity 6: industrial network devices Quiz

Project -follow prject time management schedule, work on project

 		    UEENEED026B 2.4,2.5,2.6,
week 27 PLC Network design and control case study

HIRSCHMANN industrial network management
software Industrial HiVision
 

 in class activity 7: use industrail HiVision software to manage industrial network

Project -follow prject time management schedule, work on project
 

    UEENEED026B 3.1,3.2,3.3
week 28  PLC Network design and control case study

HIRSCHMANN industrial network management

software Industrial HiVision

Project -follow prject time management schedule, work on project
project presentation
 

    UEENEED026B 3.1,3.2,3.3
week 29 PLC Network design and control case study 
 Bus monitor encompassing:
Fieldbus message specification encompassing:
Communicate services

 

Project -follow prject time management schedule, work on project

project presentation

    UEENEED026B 3.1,3.2,3.3
week 30  Intelligent terminals/graphic interfaces installation and communication requirements

 		  Project -follow prject time management schedule, work on project

project presentation
 		    UEENEED026B 3.1,3.2,3.3
week 31  PLC Networking design and control
This task involves:
Design, programming and commissioning networking system to meet specifications and
outlines within the project scope		  Project -follow prject time management schedule, work on project

project presentation
 		    UEENEED026B 3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4

week 32

  PLC Networking design and control
This task involves:
Design, programming and commissioning networking system to meet specifications and
outlines within the project scope

 Project -follow prject timemanagement schedule, work on project
project presentation

    UEENEED026B 3.1,3.2,3.3,3.4
week 33  Network design and control project
OMRON CX-one Designer
HMI
Practice exercise in class

 in class activity 8: HMI design, traffic lights control
 

project presentation

project written report

 project final report-30%

class activities -10%

  UEENEED026B 1,3.2,3.3,3.4
week 34  students consultation  catch up all missing works  

 UEENEED026B

Element 1,2,3
  centralised examination N/A    
week 36  centralised examination  N/A    









 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References

OMRON on line manuals

HIRSCHIMANN training materials

Lecture Notes

hand out materials


Other Resources

S: C6085/ISYS 5682C design a Computer Based Controlled System


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

Allocation of Marks


Assignment 1
shift register application, 10%, demonstration and written report, due at Week 11


Progressive  Test 1 , 20 % ,close book, due at Week 11

Assignment 2
PLC controlled Hydraulic System, 10%, demonstration and written report, due at Week 19

Progressive Test 2 , 20 %, close book, due at  Week 19
 

student must select project from one of following options as 30% project assess item towards to the final assessment

Project option 1: fully PLC controlled MPS machine, 30% , demonstration , presentation and written report, due at Week 30


Project option 2: Robot controll and programming 30% demonstration , presentation and written report, due at Week 30

Project option 3: Industrial Network Design,30%,  demonstration , presentation and written report, due at Week 30


LAB Journal: (In class Activities): covers various topics, due at the end of each class session, 10% , work is checked and signatured by assessor



 


Assessment Matrix

Competency National Code
 		 Competency Title
 		 Assessment Type
 		 Assignment
 		 Project
 		 Progressive Test
 		 LAB Journal/In Class Activity
 
UEENEED026B
 		 Design a Computer based Control System
 		 Various Items
 		 X X X X


 

Other Information

Study and learning Support:

Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to all RMIT students.
Services offered by SLC to support numeracy and literacy skills of the students are:

assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice
maths and science developmental support and advice
English language development

Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and learning Support

Disability Liaison Unit:

Students with disability or long-term medical condition should contact Disability Liaison Unit to seek advice and support to
complete their studies.

Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/disability to find more information about services offered by Disability Liaison Unit

Late submission:

Students requiring extensions for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) must complete and lodge an Application
for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager.
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. The student will be notified within
no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgment as to whether the extension has been granted.

Students seeking an extension of more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special
Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days
after the official due date.

Assignments submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.


Special consideration:

Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=riderwtscifm to find more information about special consideration

Plagiarism:

Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University.

Please Refer: www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism.

Email Communication:

All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.

Course Overview: Access Course Overview