Course Overview
This course investigates the different types of DCS and microprocessor controllers such as generic computer control systems. A Foxboro I/A DCS system is investigated and programmed. Students will also gain experience configuring and troubleshooting a PLC using FBD programming. A PC-based HMI (Human Machine Interface) system is also included in this course.
Prerequisite(s)
- Successful completion of term 3 courses
Credits
6.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, the student will be able to:
Safety
- Demonstrate safe working practices in the lab.
Distributed Control Systems
- Explain a typical Foxboro I/A system configuration.
- Explain the Foxboro LAN communication protocols.
- Explain typical hardware components such as AW, WP, CP and associated FBMs.
- Configure various control loops using software tools to program the various components of the Foxboro I/A systems.
- Use System Manager to troubleshoot Foxboro I/A DCS hardware system.
- Troubleshoot a cascade control system complete with operator interface graphics for Foxboro I/A DCS.
- Configure motor control systems using ladder logic in PLB blocks and their associated FBMs.
Functional Block Diagrams
- Explain programming techniques to conform to the IEC 1131 Standards, including Ladder Diagram (LD), Sequential Function Chart (SFC), Function Block Diagram (FBD), Structured Text (ST) and Instruction List (SL).
- Using the FBD programming technique, configure a cascade control system complete with associated motor control applied to a Modicon Quantum PLC.
- Using the SFC programming technique, configure a batch process control system complete with associated motor control applied to a Modicon Quantum PLC.
- Using HMI software interface, troubleshoot the above PLC control system.
Effective as of Winter 2018
Related Programs
Distributed Control Systems (INST 3124) is offered as a part of the following programs:
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- Indicates programs eligible for students to apply for Post-graduation Work Permit (PGWP).
School of Energy
- Industrial Instrumentation and Process Control Technician
Diploma Full-time
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