Unit Code: EEB751

Unit Name: Industrial Data Communication

Description: This professional development course is designed for instrumentation and telecommunication engineers who need practical knowledge in the design and troubleshooting of Industrial Ethernet networks, as well as the selection, installation, and configuration of network-based machines, devices and network intermediary devices.

Learning Target Outcomes: On successful completion of this course, students should be able to: 1. Carry out thorough knowledge of the main elements and applications of computer and data communications systems and demonstrate the details of the ISO/OSI seven-layer model for data communications. (WA1) 2. Use symbols and diagrams, representing devices, network topology and systems using accepted standards and apply appropriate analytical techniques to evaluate the devices and mediums used in the industrial network. (WA1, WA5) 3. Analyses, investigate and report the performance and characteristics of industrial data communications topologies, and systems, using accepted terminology and appropriate standards. (WA2, WA4) 4. Analyses network Controlled Industrial Systems, Machine-two-machine (M2M) communication and Industry 4.0 Technologies. (WA2) 5. Use computer application tools/packages with competency to analyze network topologies and systems and interpret data produced by these packages. Also analyze, select and use appropriate instruments and techniques to diagnose faults and locate defective components in network topologies and systems. (WA5)

Prerequisite: CSC501

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 15

Offered In: Semester 2