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This document outlines the objectives and units of an industrial automation course. The objectives are to teach students about current automation practices using tools like PLCs, SCADAs, and DCS systems, and industrial communication protocols. The 5 units cover introduction to industrial automation and tools, instrumentation protocols, PLC configuration and applications, distributed control systems basics, and automation in specific industries. Students will be evaluated through exams, assignments, and a seminar.

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ECE514 Industrial Automation


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Objectives:
 To keep the students abreast of the technological achievements in the field of automation in industries. This
will be comprising knowledge of PLC, DCS and SCADA Systems.
 To teach the different industrial standard protocols
Expected Outcome:
 The students will gain knowledge about the current practices in Automation in Industries.
Unit I Introduction 10 Hours
Introduction to Industrial Automation, Role of automation in industries, Benefits of automation. Introduction to
Automation pyramid, Introduction to automation tools PLC, SCADA, DCS, Hybrid DCS with reference to
automation pyramid, Comparison of PLC, PAC, and SCADA on the basis of Performance criteria, Control system
audit, Development of User Requirement Specifications (URS) for automation. Functional Design Specifications
(FDS) for automation tools.
Unit II Instrumentation Standard Protocols 10 Hours
Definition of protocol, Introduction to Open System Interconnection (OSI) model,
Communication standard (RS232, RS485), Modbus (ASCII/RTU), Introduction to third party interface, concept of
OPC (Object linking and embedding for Process Control), HART Protocol: Introduction, frame structure,
programming, implementation examples, benefits, advantages and limitation. Foundation Fieldbus H1: Introduction,
frame structure, programming, implementation examples, benefits, advantages and limitation. Comparison of
HART, Foundation Fieldbus, Devicenet, Profibus, Controlnet, Industrial Ethernet.
Unit III PLC configuration, Applications and Machine automation 10 Hours
PLC programming methods as per IEC 61131, Developing programs using Sequential Function Chart, Functional
Block Diagram, Analog control using PLC ( PID controller configuration), Interfacing PLC to SCADA/DCS using
communication link (RS232, RS485) , Protocols (Modbus ASCII/RTU) and OPC, Development stages involved for
PLC based automation systems.
Unit IV Distributed Control System Basics 10 Hours
DCS introduction, Various function Blocks, DCS components/block diagram, DCS Architecture of different
makes, comparison of these architectures with automation pyramid, DCS specification, latest trend and
developments, DCS support to Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP), performance criteria for DCS and other
automation tools.

Unit V Automation in Industries 5 Hours


Automation for following industries – Power, Water and Waste Water Treatment, Food and Beverages, Cement,
Pharmaceuticals, Automobile and Building Automation.

References:
1. Webb &Reis, “Programmable Logic Controllers: Principles and Applications”, PHI,2003
2. Garry Dunning, , “Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers” . Thomson Learning, 3 rd ed, 2005
3. Poppovik Bhatkar, Vijay P,” Distributed computer control for industrial automation”, CRC Press, New Delhi,
2011.
4. Samuel M herb, Understanding distributed processor systems for control, ISA, 2005
5. Richard L . Shell and Ernest L . Hall , Handbook of industrial automation, CRC press, 2000.

Mode of Evaluation: Written Examination, Assignments and seminar

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