LDCS Syllabus
LDCS Syllabus
LDCS Syllabus
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COURSE OBJECTIVES
To give an overview of the automation technologies such as PLCs, SCADA and DCS
used in industries.
To provide a fundamental understanding of the different languages used for PLC
Programming
To provide insight into some of the advanced principles those are evolving for present
and future automation.
UNIT I PLC & SCADA 9
PLC: Evolutions of PLCs – Programmable Controllers – Architecture, I/O modules –
Comparative study of Industrial PLCs.SCADA: Remote terminal units- Master station -
Communication architectures.
UNIT II BASICS OF PLC PROGRAMMING (LADDER) 9
Basics of PLC programming – Ladder Logic – Relay type instructions – Timer/Counter
instructions –Program control instructions – Data manipulation and math instructions –
Programming Examples.
UNIT III PLC PROGRAMMING (OTHER LANGUAGES) 9
Functional block programming - Sequential function chart– Structured text Programming –
PLC controlled sequential Process Examples.
UNIT IV DISTRIBUTED CONTROL SYSTEM 9
DCS: Evolution & types – Hardware architecture – Field control station – Interfacing of
conventional and smart field devices (HART and FF enabled) with DCS Controller –
Communication modules –Operator and Engineering Human interface stations – Study of any
one DCS available in market.
UNIT V ADVANCED TOPICS IN AUTOMATION 9
Introduction to Networked Control systems – Plant wide control – Internet of things – Cloud
based Automation – OLE for Process Control – Safety PLC – Case studies: PLC - SCADA -
DCS.
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES (COs)
Ability to understand all the important components such as PLC, SCADA, DCS,I/O
modules and field devices of an industrial automation system.
Ability to develop PLC program in different languages for industrial sequential
applications.
Able to select and use most appropriate automation technologies for a given
application.
Ability to gain knowledge on the recent developments in industrial automation.
TEXT BOOKS:
1. F.D. Petruzella, Programmable Logic Controllers, Tata Mc-Graw Hill, Third edition, 2010
2. Michael P. Lukas, Distributed Control Systems: Their Evaluation and Design, Van
Nostrand Reinhold Co., 1986
3. D. Popovic and V.P.Bhatkar,’ Distributed computer control for industrial Automation’
Marcel Dekker, Inc., Newyork ,1990.
REFERENCES:
1. Clarke, G., Reynders, D. andWright, E., “Practical Modern SCADA Protocols: DNP3,4.
60870.5 and Related Systems”, Newnes, 1st Edition, 2004.
2. Hughes, T.A., “Programmable Logic Controllers: Resources for Measurements and
Control Series”, 3rd Edition, ISA Press, 2004.
3. McMillan, G.K., “Process/Industrial Instrument and Controls Handbook”, 5thEdition,
McGraw- Hill handbook, New York, 1999.
4. NPTEL Notes on, “Programmable Logic Control System” by Department of Electrical
Engg.,IIT Kharagpur.