Programme

Computer Integrated Manufacturing. Market standards for automation networks: information networks, control networks and field buses. Supervisory control and data acquisition systems (SCADA). Structure of a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC). Programming packages for Ladder Logic and SCADA systems. Sequential Functional Chart (SFC) and its translation into Ladder Logic. Control examples of simple plants. Graphic language programming for motion control. Remote monitoring using fieldbus and general purpose LAN. Sensors for industrial applications. Motion Control. Interprocess communications and distributed services. IT security and SCADA systems.

Core Documentation

W. Bolton, Programmable Logic Controllers, Fifth Edition, Newnes, 2009 ISBN 978-1-85617-751-1

Reference Bibliography

For PLC programming: Karl-Heinz John, Michael Tiegelkamp, "IEC 61131-3: Programming Industrial Automation Systems Concepts and Programming Languages, Requirements for Programming Systems, Decision-Making Aids" For SCADA systems: Stouffer, Keith A., Joseph A. Falco, and Karen A. Scarfone Sp 800-82. guide to industrial control systems (ICS) security: Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, distributed control systems (DCS), and other control system configurations such as programmable logic controllers (PLC). NIST, 2011 For industrial sensors and actuators: W. Bolton, Programmable Logic Controllers, Fifth Edition, Newnes, 2009 ISBN 978-1-85617-751-1 G. Marro, Controlli Automatici, Zanichelli For industrial protocols: Sunit Kumar Sen, Fieldbus and Networking in Process Automation Bogdan M. Wilamowski, J. David Irwin, Industrial Communication Systems

Type of delivery of the course

The lessons are, usually, performed as traditional in a room with a presentation and the students can immediately ask for more explanations. The course lessons also include practice exercises on the use of PLC and SCADA software. During the academic year 2019-20, due to the national situation, the lessons have been performed online, exploiting Microsoft Teams and Moodle.

Attendance

The frequency is facultative, but it is strongly encouraged.

Type of evaluation

Learning verification takes place through the evaluation of a project, carried out in a group of no more than three students, and an oral test. The project represents the simulation, control, and supervision of an industrial process chosen by the students. The project demonstrates how the students were able to program via industrial software for PLC and SCADA systems. The oral test demonstrates the student's knowledge regarding field buses, industrial communication networks, safety and security for industrial plants, and, in general, problems in the industrial world. During the COVID 19 emergency, the verification will be carried out according to art.1 of the Rectoral Decree n. 703 of May 5, 2020.