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Module title: Programmable Control Engineering
SCQF level: 09:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: MEC09109
Module leader: Simon Smith Bize
School School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment
Subject area group: Engineering and Mathematics
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

In this module, you will learn to design, program and implement solutions for industry-level automation tasks using Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) technology. You will learn the five programming languages described in the IEC61131-3 standard and program the Siemens S7-1500 PLC series in the practical laboratories. You will learn the software design method Sequential Function Charts to implement large-scale solutions.In the laboratory, you will program discreet and analogue sensors and actuators using closed- and open-loop control techniques for logic-based, sequential, and continuous control. The module includes cyclic and interrupt processing, fault diagnostic techniques, and sensor and measurement systems selection. You will learn to tune PID controllers using reaction curves and ultimate cycle methods. The module also includes the design and implementation of Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems. You will learn and apply security standards to handle emergencies, conditions outside the working regime, user management and access to historical data.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Design and implement a programmable controller based control system.

LO2: Develop and implement digital closed loop control.

LO3: Specify types of sensors and measurement systems used for control operations.

LO4: Design and implement a SCADA application.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 1, In Person, Edinburgh Napier University
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Occurrence: 002
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: MERCHISTON
Partner: Edinburgh Napier University
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Simon Smith Bize
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Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 11 Classroom lectures covering new material for all Learning Outcomes.
Face To Face Practical classes and workshops 20 Practical sessions in the laboratory, including industry-grade Siemens PLC equipment to be programmed by the student.
Face To Face Tutorial 11 Classroom tutorial covering practical exercises of the material presented during the lectures.
Online Guided independent study 155 Guided independent study of the material, references and access to the laboratory outside practical sessions.
Face To Face Centrally Time Tabled Examination 3 Individual exam covering all the Learning Outcomes.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Practical Skills Assessment 50 1~2~4 Week 13 HOURS= 1000word/10mins Design and implement an industrial-level automation task solution using PLC and SCADA technology [M1, M2, M3]. The solution must comply with safety standards in electric wiring, software engineering, and data access [M5, M10]. The solution should be implemented in the Programmable Control laboratory and demonstrated by the student [M12]. Students have to choose the most adequate language for the solution and give a rationale for their decision [M13]. Assessment includes a 10 minutes video demonstrating the system and its use cases [60%]. Short report of maximum 1000 words [40%] including explanation of the algorithms.
Centrally Time Tabled Examination 50 1~2~3~4 Exam Period HOURS= 3 hours Centrally Time Tabled Examination. The exam includes questions about the best techniques to design a PLC solution with industry standards and develop a solution with any of the available PLC languages [M1, M5]. The student has to develop mathematical equations for classic closed-loop control [M1]. The exam includes questions about selecting the most appropriate sensor, actuator and control technique for an automation task [M13].
Component 1 subtotal: 50
Component 2 subtotal: 50
Module subtotal: 100

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