MTU Courses - MANU8002 - Automation Systems

Module Details

Module Code:	MANU8002
Title:	Automation Systems
Long Title:	Automation Systems
NFQ Level:	Advanced
Valid From:	Semester 1 - 2016/17 ( September 2016 )

Duration:	1 Semester

Credits:	5

Field of Study:	5400 - Manufacturing Engineering

Module Delivered in:	4 programme(s)

Module Description:	This module develops the concepts of automated systems in an industrial environment. It presents an overall perspective on what a system is, the components involved and how process control elements are integrated. It develops the skills required to work effectively as a member of a team.

Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
#	Learning Outcome Description
LO1	Examine an automated system and recommend alternative solutions.
LO2	Differentiate between the differerent levels of communication in a production facility.
LO3	Develop and evaluate a Human Machine Interface for process control taking into account ergonomic principles.
LO4	Choose appropriate hardware and develop a PLC program for a given application.
LO5	Work effectively as a member of a team.

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 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
Automation Systems Components Overview of industrial automation, robots, CNCs, PLCs, AS/RS, sensors, vision systems, barcoding, design of systems.
Industrial Sensors Sensor types, installation considerations, applications, datasheets.
Industrial Communication Serial communication, LANs, industrial networks, distributed control, SCADA, HMI.
Programmable Logic Controllers PLC operation, I/O modules, programming instructions, analogue I/O, PID functions.
Team Working Task allocation, communication, planning, record-keeping, reporting.

Assessment Breakdown	%
Module Content & Assessment
Coursework	100.00%

Assessments

Coursework

Assessment Type	Project	% of Total Mark	30
Timing	Week 10	Learning Outcomes	1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description Develop a PLC based process control solution. Group assessment.

Assessment Type	Other	% of Total Mark	20
Timing	Sem End	Learning Outcomes	1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description Update website weekly, to communicate individual contribution to the project. Group assessment at end of semester.

Assessment Type	Written Report	% of Total Mark	50
Timing	Sem End	Learning Outcomes	1,2,3,4
Assessment Description A report focusing on describing the individuals understanding of the design process, results, theoretical concepts, analysis and evaluation of the design and results.

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
Lecture	Contact	Information delivery to support project	Every Week	2.00	2
Lab	Contact	Project work	Every Week	3.00	3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact)	Non Contact	Reflection and planning	Every Week	2.00	2
Total Hours					7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload					7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours					5.00

Workload: Part Time
Workload Type	Contact Type	Workload Description	Frequency	Average Weekly Learner Workload	Hours
Lecture	Contact	Information delivery to support project	Every Week	1.00	1
Lab	Contact	Project work	Every Week	3.00	3
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact)	Non Contact	Reflection and planning	Every Week	3.00	3
Total Hours					7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload					7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours					4.00

Recommended Book Resources
Module Resources
Jon Stenerson. (2003), Industrial Automation and Process Control, 1st. Pearson Education, USA, [ISBN: 0130330302].
Supplementary Book Resources
William Bolton. (2011), Mechatronics: Electronic Control Systems in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, 5th. Pearson, [ISBN: 0273742868].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources

Programme Code	Programme	Semester	Delivery
Module Delivered in
CR_EAMTE_8	Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Advanced Manufacturing Technology	1	Mandatory
CR_EPPTE_8	Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Process Plant Technology	1	Elective
CR_ESENT_8	Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Sustainable Energy Engineering	7	Mandatory
CR_EMASD_8	Certificate in Manufacturing Systems Design	1	Mandatory