Module Details

Module Code: ELEC7021
Title: Programmable Controllers
Long Title: Programmable Controllers and SCADA Systems
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2013/14 ( September 2013 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5220 - Electrical Engineering
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module covers the essentials of SCADA and PLC systems, which are often used in close association with each other.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Understand PLC and SCADA terminology and its evolution within the industry.
LO2 Evaluate methods of data handling and conversion.
LO3 Understand the principles for control systems designing using programmable controllers.
LO4 Design and implement a programmable controller based control system.
LO5 Design and implement a SCADA application.
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).
Incompatible Modules
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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
SCADA SYSTEMS SOFTWARE
Components of a SCADA system • Software - design of SCADA packages • Configuration of SCADA systems • Building the user interface • Connecting to PLC's and other hardware • SCADA system design
HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACES(HMIs)
• Human and ergonomic factors • HMI configuration • Design and layout • Alarming and reporting philosophies • Alarm system design
LOCAL AREA NETWORKS (LANs)
• Ethernet networks • Industrial Ethernet • TCP/IP • LAN connectivity: bridges, routers and switches • Redundancy options • Web based Industrial SCADA • Wireless • OPC
ADVANCED CONTROL WITH PLCs
Drive logic and alarm handling • Use of advanced programming functions. Creating a symbols table in PLC program software and linking the table with SCADA tags, Writing PLC program for SCADA association, Proportional, Integral and Derivative capabilities of the software, control PLC program from SCADA centre.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Every Second Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Assessment of practical competency through laboratory-based projects.
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Team Project.
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 30
Timing Week 11 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Assessment of theory.
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat the module
The assessment of this module is inextricably linked to the delivery. The student must reattend the module in its entirety in order to be reassessed.

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
Lecture Contact Theory Delivery Every Week 1.00 1
Lab Contact Practical Program Every Week 3.00 3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Further study/ Development of Delivered Theory Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Jon Stenerson. (2009), Programmable Logic Controllers With Controllogix, 1st. [ISBN: 1435419472].
  • David Bailey, Edwin Wright. (2003), Practical SCADA for industry, 1st. [ISBN: 0750658053].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
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