MFGE 454 - Systems Integration

This course aims to give an insight and hands-on experience to the vast world of automation and systems integration. The course will cover a collection of topics such as how to read and develop electrical and pneumatic installation drawings, the five standard programming languages of automation and control, controllers and interfacing systems such as PLC, HMI and SCADA, industrial communication, networking and protocols such as Modbus and Ethernet/IP, automation equipment and components such as robots, actuators, sensors, motors, vision systems, etc. Also the course will give a glance at safety devices and standards in automation and a brief introduction to Industry 4.0. The hands-on experience during classes will be through using the different control and programming software of simulated PLC, HMI and SCADA systems. Labs use the different Learning Factory (LEAF) automated cells separately for the weekly labs, and the whole system for the term integration project.

Prerequisites & Notes: ENGR 352
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter