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. |
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 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 |
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%
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UEENEED026B 2.1, 2.2 |
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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 |
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 and projects are conducted in parallel, |
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
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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 Project –fully PLC controlled MPS machine, industrial network design or Robot (select one) |
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 |
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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, |
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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 |
UEENEED026B 2.4,2.5,2.6, |
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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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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centralised examination | N/A | |||
week 36 | centralised examination | N/A |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
OMRON on line manuals |
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 |
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