- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
Graduates of the Automated Controls Installation and Maintenance program will often be sharing responsibilities for automated system maintenance with highly specialized co-workers or require the support of offsite experts. In many process control environments, classical distributed control systems (DCSs) are giving way to programmable logic controllers (rebranded as programmable automation controllers [PACs]). For contributors from diverse technical disciplines to be effective in maintaining complex systems, a common vocabulary and complementary skills are required. To achieve the course objectives, a Siemens distributed control system platform is implemented and tested. A graphical user interface designed for the control system is studied in theory, observed in operation, and modified to meet specified requirements. Also, the BCIT AFRESH house system will be studied and changes made to a portion of the controls for a simulated geothermal heat exchange process.
Domestic fees
$1,156.05
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Install, connect, maintain, and troubleshoot process and distributed control systems.
- Add input and output modules into a distributed control system and terminate electrical control power and twisted-pair communication cables.
- Modify a Siemens PC-based control system to accommodate the addition of a new variable frequency drive and its associated field devices, programming, and required alarms.
- Interpret a complex hydronic schematic diagram for the BCIT AFRESH House and relate it to Innotech Maxim FBD (function block diagram) controller programming.
- Run Innotech Maxim controller simulations and make modifications to accommodate a mechanical retrofit of the BCIT AFRESH House.
Effective as of Winter 2018
Related Programs
Process and Distributed Control Systems (ACIM 6030) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Construction and the Environment
- Automated Controls Installation and Maintenance
Advanced Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2025
Below is one offering of ACIM 6030 for the Fall 2025 term.
CRN 47057
Dates
Nov 03 - Nov 07 Loading
- CRN 47057
- $1156.05 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 03 - Nov 07 | Mon - Fri | 07:30 - 15:30 | Burnaby SE01 Rm. 117 |
Duration
5 days
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- This is a condensed version of the course. Registration is processed on a FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED basis. Late registration is not permitted. BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. Ensure your contact information (e.g. personal email address) is current. In the event of cancellation, student will be notified five business days prior to the course start date. Please send your inquiries to BCIT_ACIM@bcit.ca
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.