AUTO07034 2018 Advanced Automation Technology
Full Title
Advanced Automation Technology
Transcript Title
Advanced Automation Technology
Code
AUTO07034
Attendance
N/A %
Subject Area
AUTO - Automation
Department
MECT - Mechatronics
Level
07 - Level 7
Credit
05 - 05 Credits
Duration
Semester
Fee
€
Start Term
2018 - Full Academic Year 2018-19
End Term
9999 - The End of Time
Author(s)
David Mulligan, Mohammad Saiful Huq, Dr. DineshBabu Duraibabu
Programme Membership
SG_EMTRN_B07 201900 Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronic Engineering
SG_EMTRN_J07 201900 Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronic Engineering
SG_EMTRN_J07 202000 Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronic Engineering
SG_EROBO_H08 202000 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Robotics and Automation
SG_EMSYS_B07 201900 Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronic Systems
SG_EMECH_N07 202000 Certificate in Mechatronic Engineering
SG_EMECS_H08 202400 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechatronic Systems
SG_EMECH_N07 202400 Certificate in Mechatronic Engineering
SG_EMECH_J07 202300 Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronic Engineering
SG_EMTRN_B07 202300 Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronic Engineering
SG_EROBO_H08 202400 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Robotics and Automation
SG_EMSYS_B07 202400 Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronic Systems
SG_EROBO_H08 202500 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Robotics and Automation
Description
This module deals with various automation technologies ranging from:
Advanced PLC Programming
Scripting to interface with PLC
Embedding C# or other languages into PLC applications
Safety BUS PILZ stop buttons
Apply these technologies to routine industry scenarios
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this module the learner will/should be able to;
1.
Apply advanced PLC programming
2.
Embed C# or other languages into PLC applications
3.
Apply scripting to interface with PLC
4.
Implement machinery safety using Pilz SafetyBUS p standard
5.
Apply the above technologies to routine real-life industry scenario
Teaching and Learning Strategies
Online labs and full time and online delivery
Module Assessment Strategies
Exam and Labs
Repeat Assessments
Resubmit/Redo the virtual labs
Repeat exam paper
Indicative Syllabus
The indicative syllabus will involve:
Review of Automation programming with PLC
State Transition Diagrams
Scripting Languages and their uses in automation
C# and other instructions
Automation programming applications
Coursework & Assessment Breakdown
Coursework & Continuous Assessment
40 %
End of Semester / Year Formal Exam
60 %
Coursework Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Automation Practicals | Practical | Skills Evaluation | 40 % | End of Semester | 1,2,3,4,5 |
End of Semester / Year Assessment
| Title | Type | Form | Percent | Week | Learning Outcomes Assessed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exam | Final Exam | Closed Book Exam | 60 % | End of Semester | 1,2,3,4,5 |