Unit Code: PME457

Unit Name: Introduction to Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) & Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA)

Description: The course description of this course is to enable the development of elementary knowledge and skills required for: Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA). The Introduction to PLC and SCADA focuses on the concept of hardware and software together with a practical hands-on introduction to uses, hardware configuration, uploading/downloading programs, fault-finding and troubleshooting. All topics are illustrated through practical exercises on training simulators using the various SCADA & PLC series for practical application. All leading organizations in various industries employ this technology. SCADA Training is an advancement of PLC training where students are trained on how to incorporate their knowledge of PLCs and basic automation to build, maintain and troubleshoot large-scale computer systems for monitoring conditions in a plant, factory or process. The course will cover the following areas: The PLC development background, introduction to PLC architecture, differences between relay-based systems and PLC-based systems, differences between PC-based and PLC-based systems, advantages of PLCs, logical flow concept, scan time information, PLC addressing concept, creating new projects in various PLC software, symbol table, force fable (for forcing output various variables), developing The ladder diagram in various PLC software, information-oriented with MPI cable adapter communication cable, the purpose of MPI and rs232, programming cable, maintenance practices, troubleshooting actual problems, advanced diagnostics, documentation and backup of PLC programs. The program will as well have several industrial process simulations. SCADA is the acronym for supervisory control and data acquisition, a computer system for gathering and analysing real-time data. SCADA systems are used to monitor and control a plant or equipment in industries such as telecommunications, water and waste control, energy, oil and gas refining and transportation. SCADA Training is an advancement of PLC training where students are trained on how to incorporate their knowledge of PLCs and basic automation to build, maintain and troubleshoot large-scale computer systems for monitoring conditions in a plant, factory or process. The training teaches students to build and maintain systems unique to specific experiences and workplaces and uses advanced training kits incorporating the latest software, design tools, sensors and instruments. The overall purpose of this unit is to introduce PLC & SCADA to students at the Certificate level and provide them with an understanding that will enable students to apply it in the real world.

Learning Target Outcomes: On successful completion of this course, you should be able to 1. Analyze general PLC & SCADA issues during Plant operation. 2. Have a clear understanding of how SCADA systems work leading to increased productivity and output in the use of modern automated systems. 3. Design ladder logic programs. Design input and output wiring and Design industrial wiring diagram. 4. Reduce organizational: costs and turn-around time when such systems are eventually implemented.

Prerequisite: MER

Prerequisite Sentence: N/A

Credit Point: 5

Offered In: Quarter 4