Industrial Automation Systems

Course aim

To introduce the fundamental design principles of mechatronic systems and to enable the students to select key components and construct such a system with industrial applications.

Course content

Pneumatic systems: Components of pneumatic systems, symbols and drawings of pneumatic systems, Design and simulation. PLC programming: Components of PLC, Input/Output devices of PLC, PLC programming and simulation using EasyPort/EasyVeep, Mechatronic system integration. Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA): simulation and implementation using industry tools; industrial applications of mechatronic systems and examples.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
EEET 2044	Electromechanics

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	2 hours x 6 weeks
Practical (Practice and Presentation)	3 hours x 12 weeks
INTERNAL, WHYALLA
Lecture	2 hours x 6 weeks
Practical	20 hour block x N/A
INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, KAPLAN HIGHER EDUCATION - SINGAPORE (INTENSIVE)
Lecture	2 hours x 5 days
Practical	4 hours x 5 days
INTERNAL, OFFSHORE, M2 EDUCATION (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD
Tutorial (weekly tutorial supported by online learning material)	2.5 hours x 10 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Assignment, Design and Implementation Project, Report

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.