Module Details
Module Code: |
SYST C3604 |
Module Title:
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Control and Human Interfacing
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Title:
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Control and Human Interfacing
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Module Level:: |
7 |
Module Coordinator: |
Frances Hardiman
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Module Author:: |
Stephen Scully
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Module Description: |
The aim of this module is to introduce and develop understanding of control, analysis, and visualisation of programming methods for dynamic systems using Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), safely and ethically as used in automated processes across a range of industrial applications.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
LO1 |
Analyse the architecture of automation and control systems. |
LO2 |
Explain the operating principles of control systems (discrete and analog). |
LO3 |
Analyse how different process characteristics contribute to control system response and performance. |
LO4 |
Compare and implement basic control (PLC) and visual (HMI) models using a combination of IEC PLC languages and embedded scripting in an integrated control environment. |
LO5 |
Examine the principles of operation of control (e.g.: On/Off, PID) loops. |
LO6 |
Examine good and safe practice in control system design and development. |
LO7 |
Develop a PLC/HMI project in an integrated control environment. |
Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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Indicative Content |
Architecture
Block diagram (e.g.: process, inputs, outputs, controller, feedback). Elements of control (e.g.: controlled, manipulated, measured, disturbance, error, set point, output). Basic process types, characteristics, and data gathering. Control: On-Off, Proportional, Integral and Derivative (PID), P, PI and PD. Pros and Cons of automated control.
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Operation
Describe different control systems (e.g.: numerical, servo, sequential, robotic and process).
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Performance
Timing diagrams, ladder diagrams, Boolean expressions, sequential function charts, state diagrams. State the methods used to optimise/tune control systems, self-tuning.
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Integrated control environment
Introduction to the architecture (e.g.: memory, I/O) and programming of PLC's using industry standard IEC languages to control basic systems. Safety and ethical use of Automatic Control systems.
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Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)
Introduction to, and configuration and scripting of, an HMI to interface between the PLC and the operator. Architecture of a SCADA system (e.g.: PLC linked tags, animated graphics, errors, archiving, alarms, and trends).
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Automation Project Design
Develop and implement automation project individually/collaboratively (depending on complexity).
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Project | 40.00% |
Practical | 20.00% |
End of Module Formal Examination | 40.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
End of Module Formal Examination |
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Part Time
End of Module Formal Examination |
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Reassessment Requirement |
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
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SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Workload: Full Time |
Workload Type |
Workload Category |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
Lecture |
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Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
5.00 |
5 |
Laboratory |
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Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
4.00 |
4 |
Independent Learning Time |
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Non Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
9.00 |
9 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
9.00 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Curtis D. Johnson. Process Control Instrumentation Technology, 8th.
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William C. Dunn. Fundamentals of Industrial Instrumentation and Process Control, 2nd.
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Thomas A. Hughes. Measurement and Control Basics, 5th.
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Stuart A. Boyer. Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition.
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This module does not have any other resources |
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