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MSE 481 Syllabus Summer 2016

This document outlines the details of the MSE 481 - Industrial Control Systems course offered at Simon Fraser University in the summer semester of 2016. The course will be taught by Dr. Kevin Oldknow and cover topics related to programmable logic controllers and discrete-time control systems. Students will complete two course projects, midterm and final exams. Lectures will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays, and tutorials will provide additional support. Required and reference textbooks are listed. Important policies and the tentative course schedule are also included.

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MSE 481 Syllabus Summer 2016

This document outlines the details of the MSE 481 - Industrial Control Systems course offered at Simon Fraser University in the summer semester of 2016. The course will be taught by Dr. Kevin Oldknow and cover topics related to programmable logic controllers and discrete-time control systems. Students will complete two course projects, midterm and final exams. Lectures will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays, and tutorials will provide additional support. Required and reference textbooks are listed. Important policies and the tentative course schedule are also included.

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Simon

Fraser University: Mechatronic Systems Engineering


Summer Semester 2016
MSE 481 Industrial Control Systems
Lectures:

Mondays, 2:30 4:20pm (Room 5280)


Wednesdays, 2:30 3:20pm (Room 5280)

Wednesdays, 3:30 4:20pm (Room 5280)

Teaching Assistants:
Elfituri Lahemer
Email: [email protected]

Behdad Bahrani
Email: [email protected]

Tutorial:
Instructor:
Dr. Kevin Oldknow
Room: 4324
Phone: 778.782.9254
Email: [email protected]

Textbooks:

Required Text:



th
Programmable Logic Controllers, 5 Edition*
Frank D. Petruzella


McGraw Hill, 2016



ISBN 0073373842



th
*4 Edition (2010) is a suitable alternate

Additional Reference:
The Art of Control Engineering
Ken Dutton, Steve Thompson and, Bill Barraclough
Prentice Hall, 1997
ISBN 0201175452

Evaluation Scheme and Dates


Assignments

Course Project #1

15%

Course Project #2

15%

Mid-Term Exam
Final Exam

30%
40%

Problem sets will be assigned (approximately) every two


weeks throughout the term, with solution sets provided
subsequently.
This project will be primarily focused on practical PLC
controls implementation and ladder logic programming
This project will be primarily focused on implementation
and simulation of digital (discrete time) controls for
industrial problems
Date, time and location to be announced in class
Date, time and location to be announced in class

Course Objectives
After completing this course, students should be able to:

Design PLC based controls applications for industrial systems, including the identification and selection
of components, detailed development of program design and implementation using Ladder Logic
Develop and analyze discrete-time models for use in controls applications; design, analyze and
implement practical discrete-time control algorithms for implementation in digital controllers

Corresponding CEAB Graduate Attributes

Knowledge Base for Engineering


Problem Analysis
Design
Use of Engineering Tools

Individual and Teamwork


Communication Skills
Life-long learning


Course Outline (timing to be adjusted as needed throughout the term)
Week 1

Week 2

Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
Week 11
Week 12
Week 13

Course introduction
PLC Overview (Ch. 1 in Petruzella, Ch. 6 in Dutton et al)
PLC Hardware Components (Ch. 2 in Petruzella)
Number Systems and Codes (Ch. 3 in Petruzella)
Fundamentals of Logic (Ch. 4 in Petruzella)
Basics of PLC Programming (Ch. 5 in Petruzella)
PLC Wiring Diagrams and Ladder Logic Programs (Ch. 6 in Petruzella)
Programming Timers and Counters (Ch. 7,8 in Petruzella)
Program Control Instructions (Ch. 9 in Petruzella)
Data Manipulation Instructions (Ch. 10 in Petruzella)
Math Instructions (Ch. 11 in Petruzella)
Sequencer and Shift Register Instructions (Ch. 12 in Petruzella)
PLC Installation Practices and Troubleshooting(Ch. 13 in Petruzella)
Process Control and Network Systems (Ch. 14 in Petruzella)
Sampling and discrete-time models for control (Ch. 2 in Dutton et al)
Responses of discrete-time models (Ch. 3 in Dutton et al)
Discrete-time models and simulation studies (Ch. 5 in Dutton et al)
Introduction to digital controllers (Ch. 5 in Dutton et al)
True digital controllers (Ch. 7 in Dutton et al)


Tutorials:
Tutorial sessions will be used for the review of selected problems, guidance on course projects, general
course material review and assistance, and to catch up on lecture materials if needed.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Course notes and other teaching materials will be made available on Canvas
Please check your SFU email account on a regular basis for course announcements, etc.
Course project work will be collected electronically via Canvas (details to be provided).
It is important to familiarize yourself with the policies and guidelines pertaining to students at SFU,
including but not limited to the following:
Code of Academic Integrity and good Conduct: http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html
Principles and Procedures for Student Discipline:
http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-02.html

Human Rights Policy:


http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/general/gp18.html
Centre for Students with Disabilities
http://students.sfu.ca/disabilityaccess.html

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