Module Details

Module Code: ELEC8014
Title: SCADA
Long Title: Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2020/21 ( September 2020 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5220 - Electrical Engineering
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: Develop competency in building and designing SCADA systems, e.g. Windows, trends, controls, databases and communication channels to PLCs and other hardware, through a team based project.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Develop a SCADA system and activate a physical link with a PLC and devices (e.g. power meters, sensors, motor drives, relays).
LO2 Evaluate and implement available SCADA security options.
LO3 Assess and evaluate how features of well-designed SCADA screens can increase productivity and efficiency and reduce errors, operator-stress and accidents.
LO4 Participate in planning and managing the delivery of a SCADA system team project.
LO5 Contribute to documentation and video deliverables describing the completed SCADA team project.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
14759 ELEC7029 Process Automation Systems
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Technical Skills
Utilise SCADA software, configure the software for single user and create the physical link with a PLC, organise tag structures, activate physical link, create internal tags and external tags, test screens in runtime mode. Create multiple windows, graphics, menu buttons.
Security and Databases
Need for different security access-levels. Need for security against internal and external malefactors. User login features. Database size estimation. Identification of data that needs to be recorded and the required sample rate.
Design
Importance of good design, consideration of different operator skill levels, risk reduction, alarm handling, ease of use. Judicious choice of tag names. Awareness that others will need to edit and modify the design in the future.
Project Management
Skills needed for successful, timely delivery of well-designed, tested, working SCADA project. (e.g. team-level Gantt chart, effective clear communication, breakdown of deliverables, meeting minutes including action item list, log of 'billable hours')
Project Documentation
Uses of initial design screen sketches and process flow charts. Requirements of SCADA user guide/manual. SCADA system promotional or training video.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Every Second Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,5
Assessment Description
Build and configure SCADA software to supervise and control PLCs and other devices.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 60
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Contribute to team delivery of a SCADA system representative of an industrial process.
The team construct is advanced level students managing intermediate level students. Each project task has an individual owner and a reviewer. Produce and review associated documentation in accordance with accepted engineering professional standards. Produce a short (<5 min) video aimed at non-technical audience. (e.g. for training or marketing).
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lab Contact Guided lab activities, learning material on principles of good design, good documentation and project management. Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Lab based SCADA development, team meetings, team collaboration software tools, and documentation. Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lab Contact Guided lab activities, learning material on principles of good design, good documentation and project management. Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Lab based SCADA development, team meetings, team collaboration software tools, and documentation. Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Hans Berger,. (2013), Automating in STEP 7 Basic with SIMATIC S7-1200, [ISBN: 978-3-89578-35602].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_EEPSY_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electrical Engineering 7 Mandatory