| Module Name | Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Systems |
| Module Code | BEIA611 |
| Level | Six |
| Credits | 15 |
Module Description and General Aims
The objective in presenting this module is to impart knowledge of SCADA systems compliance with ISA 95/101/18.2. The subject matter covered in this module will include an in-depth study of SCADA systems in levels 2 and 3. This information will then be contextualized in Distributed Control Systems (DCS). SCADA systems will subsequently be examined in considerable depth covering: fundamentals – hardware, alarms Management, HMI. plant-wide communication systems and the enterprise level; OPC; MES; ERP; IIoaT.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this Module, students are expected to be able to:
- Examine SCADA system hardware fundamentals including DCS, RTU, PLC, Edge controller, interface etc.
Bloom’s Level 4
- Demonstrate a good understanding of DCS system layout, configuration, interface, reporting and maintenance.
Bloom’s Level 6
- Examine SCADA system and DCS programming fundamentals including configuration, software, IEC61131-3, IEC61449. .
Bloom’s Level 4
- Evaluate Historian and Alarm reporting/analysis for SCADA systems.
Bloom’s Level 5
- Evaluate the MES (Manufacturing Enterprise system) and ERP (Enterprise resource planning) in ISA95
Bloom’s Level 5
- Evaluate the WAN (Wide area network) Technology for SCADA systems.
Bloom’s Level 5
- Apply Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) for Operator Process Control (OPC) and OPC UA.
Bloom’s Level 3
Student Assessment
| Assessment Type | When assessed | Weighting (% of total module marks) | Learning Outcomes Assessed |
| Assessment 1 Type: Multiple-choice quiz, Students will need to answer some short answer questions (Invigilated) | Due after Topic 2 | 15% | 1,2 |
| Assessment 2 Type: Mid-semester test (Invigilated) Description: Students will need to answer some short and/or long answer questions. | Due after Topic 6 | 20% | 1, 2,3 |
| Assessment 3 Type: Practical Project (Report) Description: Students need to complete this practical project using a software. | Due after Topic 10 | 25% | 3, 4 |
| Assessment 4 Type: Examination (Invigilated) Description: An examination with a mix of theoretical short/detailed answer questions and a report. | Final Week | 35% | All |
| Tutorial Attendance & Participation Description: Attendance, presentation, discussion, group work, exercises, self-assessment/reflection, case study analysis, application. | Continuous | 5% | All |
Module Content
One topic is delivered per contact week.
Topics 1 and 2: SCADA/DCS Hardware
- PLCs and RTUs
- Distributed control systems
- NAMUR open architecture, Edge controller, Edge device/gateway
- DCS and SCADA architecture
- System check out and testing
- Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)
Topics 3, 4 and 5: Distributed Control System
- DCS software
- Controller configuration and programming
- Typical DCS and SCADA Systems
- Alarm management lifecycle
- Human machine Interface
- Control systems (open and closed loop)
- Controllers (on/off, Proportional, Integral, Derivative, PID)
Topic 6: Programming of DCS and SCADA Systems
- IEC-1131-3 language definition
- Functions and function blocks
- Data types, variables, functions, programs
- IEC- 61499
- IEC- 61499 Function block standard
- Typical DCS logic
Topic 7: Historian and Alarm Reporting/Analysis
- Historian architecture
- Database
- Alarm analysis and report generation
- Typical Historian systems
- Reporting (log and report configuration)
Topics 8 and 9: MES and ERP
- ISA 95
- IIOT and Industry 4
- Asset management
- Production scheduling and enterprise-level systems
Topic 10: SCADA- Communication
- Local Area Network (LAN) technologies
- Fibre optic
- WAN technologies (multiplexing, ISDN, Frame relay, X25, SDH, MPLS)
- Security (Industrial firewalls)
Topic 11: SCADA – OPC, OPC UA and Maintenance
- Object Linking and Embedding for Process Control (OPC)
- Fundamental principles of OPC (client-server, logical object model, Unified Architecture)
- OPC Unified Architecture
- Management and maintenance (system specification, commissioning, documentation)
- Requirements for in-built diagnostic and maintenance routines
Topic 12: Project and Module Review
In the final week, students will have an opportunity to review the contents covered so far. Opportunity will be provided for a review of student work and to clarify any outstanding issues. Instructors/facilitators may choose to cover a specialized topic if applicable to that cohort.
Prescribed and Recommended Readings
Textbook
- Industrial Automation with SCADA: Concepts, Communications and Security 2019 by K S Manoj (Author), 2019. ISBN: 9781684668281
Reference
- Practical Distributed Control Systems for Engineers and Technician, IDC Technologies, Perth.
Practical SCADA Systems for Industry, IDC Technologies, Perth.
- Design of Industrial Automation Functional Specifications for PLCs, DCSs and SCADA Systems, IDC Technologies, Perth
- Practical SCADA Systems for Industry, IDC Technologies, Perth
- Manufacturing Execution Systems: An Operations Management Approach, by Tom Seubert and Grant Vokey
- Industrial Automation and Control System Security Principles, Second Edition, by Ronald L. Krutz, PhD, PE
Software/Hardware Used
Software
- Software: PlantScada, Exostructure
- Version: N/A
- Instructions: N/A
- Additional resources or files: N/A
Hardware
| Module Name | Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Systems |
| Module Code | BEIA611 |
| Level | Six |
| Credits | 15 |
Module Description and General Aims
The objective in presenting this module is to impart knowledge of SCADA systems compliance with ISA 95/101/18.2. The subject matter covered in this module will include an in-depth study of SCADA systems in levels 2 and 3. This information will then be contextualized in Distributed Control Systems (DCS). SCADA systems will subsequently be examined in considerable depth covering: fundamentals – hardware, alarms Management, HMI. plant-wide communication systems and the enterprise level; OPC; MES; ERP; IIoaT.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this Module, students are expected to be able to:
- Examine SCADA system hardware fundamentals including DCS, RTU, PLC, Edge controller, interface etc.
Bloom’s Level 4
- Demonstrate a good understanding of DCS system layout, configuration, interface, reporting and maintenance.
Bloom’s Level 6
- Examine SCADA system and DCS programming fundamentals including configuration, software, IEC61131-3, IEC61449. .
Bloom’s Level 4
- Evaluate Historian and Alarm reporting/analysis for SCADA systems.
Bloom’s Level 5
- Evaluate the MES (Manufacturing Enterprise system) and ERP (Enterprise resource planning) in ISA95
Bloom’s Level 5
- Evaluate the WAN (Wide area network) Technology for SCADA systems.
Bloom’s Level 5
- Apply Object Linking and Embedding (OLE) for Operator Process Control (OPC) and OPC UA.
Bloom’s Level 3
Student Assessment
| Assessment Type | When assessed | Weighting (% of total module marks) | Learning Outcomes Assessed |
| Assessment 1 Type: Multiple-choice quiz, Students will need to answer some short answer questions (Invigilated) | Due after Topic 2 | 15% | 1,2 |
| Assessment 2 Type: Mid-semester test (Invigilated) Description: Students will need to answer some short and/or long answer questions. | Due after Topic 6 | 20% | 1, 2,3 |
| Assessment 3 Type: Practical Project (Report) Description: Students need to complete this practical project using a software. | Due after Topic 10 | 25% | 3, 4 |
| Assessment 4 Type: Examination (Invigilated) Description: An examination with a mix of theoretical short/detailed answer questions and a report. | Final Week | 35% | All |
| Tutorial Attendance & Participation Description: Attendance, presentation, discussion, group work, exercises, self-assessment/reflection, case study analysis, application. | Continuous | 5% | All |
Module Content
One topic is delivered per contact week.
Topics 1 and 2: SCADA/DCS Hardware
- PLCs and RTUs
- Distributed control systems
- NAMUR open architecture, Edge controller, Edge device/gateway
- DCS and SCADA architecture
- System check out and testing
- Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)
Topics 3, 4 and 5: Distributed Control System
- DCS software
- Controller configuration and programming
- Typical DCS and SCADA Systems
- Alarm management lifecycle
- Human machine Interface
- Control systems (open and closed loop)
- Controllers (on/off, Proportional, Integral, Derivative, PID)
Topic 6: Programming of DCS and SCADA Systems
- IEC-1131-3 language definition
- Functions and function blocks
- Data types, variables, functions, programs
- IEC- 61499
- IEC- 61499 Function block standard
- Typical DCS logic
Topic 7: Historian and Alarm Reporting/Analysis
- Historian architecture
- Database
- Alarm analysis and report generation
- Typical Historian systems
- Reporting (log and report configuration)
Topics 8 and 9: MES and ERP
- ISA 95
- IIOT and Industry 4
- Asset management
- Production scheduling and enterprise-level systems
Topic 10: SCADA- Communication
- Local Area Network (LAN) technologies
- Fibre optic
- WAN technologies (multiplexing, ISDN, Frame relay, X25, SDH, MPLS)
- Security (Industrial firewalls)
Topic 11: SCADA – OPC, OPC UA and Maintenance
- Object Linking and Embedding for Process Control (OPC)
- Fundamental principles of OPC (client-server, logical object model, Unified Architecture)
- OPC Unified Architecture
- Management and maintenance (system specification, commissioning, documentation)
- Requirements for in-built diagnostic and maintenance routines
Topic 12: Project and Module Review
In the final week, students will have an opportunity to review the contents covered so far. Opportunity will be provided for a review of student work and to clarify any outstanding issues. Instructors/facilitators may choose to cover a specialized topic if applicable to that cohort.
Prescribed and Recommended Readings
Textbook
- Industrial Automation with SCADA: Concepts, Communications and Security 2019 by K S Manoj (Author), 2019. ISBN: 9781684668281
Reference
- Practical Distributed Control Systems for Engineers and Technician, IDC Technologies, Perth.
Practical SCADA Systems for Industry, IDC Technologies, Perth.
- Design of Industrial Automation Functional Specifications for PLCs, DCSs and SCADA Systems, IDC Technologies, Perth
- Practical SCADA Systems for Industry, IDC Technologies, Perth
- Manufacturing Execution Systems: An Operations Management Approach, by Tom Seubert and Grant Vokey
- Industrial Automation and Control System Security Principles, Second Edition, by Ronald L. Krutz, PhD, PE
Software/Hardware Used
Software
- Software: PlantScada, Exostructure
- Version: N/A
- Instructions: N/A
- Additional resources or files: N/A
Hardware
- N/A