Course Title: Develop, enter and verify programs in Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2011
Course Code: EEET6794C
Course Title: Develop, enter and verify programs in Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems
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
Nominal Hours: 60
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
EEET 6791C (UEENEED009B Develop, enter and verify programs for industrial control systems using high level instructions)
Course Description
This unit covers development, installation and testing of programs for supervisory control and data acquisition. It encompasses working safely, process analysis, developing process condition database, developing Human-Machine Interface (HMI), using dedicated SCADA software package and documenting programming activities.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
UEENEED008B Develop, enter and verify programs in Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems |
Element: |
Develop and enter programs using dedicated supervisory control and data acquisition software |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Established OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed. |
Element: |
Monitor, verify and document programming activities |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Device operation is tested in strict accordance OHS requirements and procedures. 3.2 Entered objects and settings are tested as meeting those specified in the design brief. 3.3 SCADA software tools are used to test and monitor programs and operating faults, anomalies are identified and rectified. 3.4 OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures are followed. 3.5 SCADA system specification and program are documented in accordance with established procedures. 3.6 Work completion is reported and appropriate personnel notified in accordance with established procedures. |
Element: |
Prepare to develop programs for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 OHS procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood through established routines and procedures. 1.2 Established OHS risk control measures and procedures are followed in preparation for the work. 1.3 The extent of the SCADA system is determined from design brief and process specifications. 1.4 Process data are analysed for development of graphical design/mimic diagrams. 1.5 PLC analogue and digitised addresses are related to tag database. 1.6 Tag data types are configured in the database. 1.7 Graphic objects are created and added to a graphic library. 1.8 Equipment, software and testing devices needed to carry out the work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety. |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
IncludeClassroom
- Lecture/Presentations
- Self Paced Tutorials
- Demonstrations
- Instuctor Lead Tutorials/Practice Drills
Teaching Schedule
Wk 1
• What is SCADA
• Create a new Project and Set-Up Communications
▪ Clusters
▪ Network Address
▪ Servers
• Create a Variable Tags Database.
▪ Manually
• Creating graphics Pages, and Compiling & Running a Project
▪ ON/OFF Button
Wk 2
• Create a Variable Tags Database.
▪ Editing the data base file
• Creating graphics Pages, and Compiling & Running a Project
▪ Numeric Text Object
▪ Slider
Wk 3
• Using Objects and Common Object Properties
Wk 4
• Using Objects and Common Object Properties
Wk 5
Test 1
Covering sessions Wks 1-4, ET3B_2 & ET3A_2
Wk 6Test 1
Covering sessions Wks 1-4, ET3B_2 & ET3A_2
Wk 7
• Alarms
▪ Digital
▪ Multi-Digital
▪ Analogue
Wk 8
• Commands & Controls
▪ Touch
▪ Keyboard
System
Page
Object
• Defining Key Sequence for Commands
▪ Passing Multiple Arguments
▪ Passing Keyboard Arguments to Functions
• Admin Tools like Configuring Menu & Tag Debug
• Find & Replace tool
• Configuring Start-Up Page.
Wk 9
• Trends
• Process Analyst
Wk 10
Test 2 Covering sessions Wks 7 - 9, ET3B_1 & ET3A_1
Wk 11
Test 2
Covering sessions Wks 7 - 9, ET3B_2 & ET3A_2
19/9 Mid-Semester Break
Wk 12
• Genies
• Drop Box for Genie Form
• Super Genies
Wk13
• Events
• Accumulators
• Devices
Wk14
• Reports
• Security
Wk 15
Test 3 Covering Sessions Wks 12-14, ET3B_1 & ET3A_1
Wk 16
Test 3
Covering Sessions Wks 12-14, ET3B_2 & ET3A_2
Wk 17
Centralised Exam period
18
Centralised Exam period
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
The Teacher will provide students with resources in class and/or on the student network drive and/or on Blackboard.
Overview of Assessment
This course may be assessed through a range of practical exercises, assignments and progressive tests.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment for this course consists of 3 Practical Tests as outlined below.
From a given brief which specifies the requirements, you are to create a project in class within a given time limit.
The requirements will pertain to certain topics.
When the time is up, your Assessor will come around to assess your competence.
Allocation of Marks:
Topic Covered Major Assessment task Proportion of final assessment Date
Practical Test 1 based on topics covered in Wks 1-4 (33 %)
Practical Test 2 based on topics covered in Wks 7-9 (33 %)
Practical Test 3 based on topics covered in Wks 12-14 (34 %)
Total 100%
This course is graded using the following course grades-
CHD- Competent with High Distinction
CDI- Competent with Distinction
CC- Competent with Credit
CAG- Competency Achieved - Graded
NYC- Not Yet Competent
DNS- Did Not Submit for Assessment
Make sure you understand the special consideration policy available at -
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=qkssnx1c5r0y
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Other Information
In this course, minimum student directed hours are 12 in addition to 48 scheduled teaching hours.
- Student directed hours involve completing activities such as reading online resourses, assignements, notes and other learning material, preparation for test and exam and individual student - teacher course related consultation.
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