6 ECTS; 1º Ano, 1º Semestre, 28,0 T + 28,0 PL + 5,0 OT + 2,0 O , Cód. 30193.
Lecturer
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Objectives
The aim of this unit is to study the fundamental concepts of distributed control systems (DCS) with special focus to the applications of modern control systems as well as the architectures, the DCS communication models and protocols, the main industry fieldbus and SCADA systems.
Program
1) Introduction
2) Embedded systems
3) Control Systems
5) Industrial communication networks
6) Distributed systems communication networks
7) The CAN and FIP bus
8) Real time systems (RTS)
9) System test and modelling
Evaluation Methodology
Written exam (40%), lab coursework (25%) and mini project (35%).
Bibliography
- Bennett, S. (1994). Real-Time Computer Control: An Introduction. USA: Elsevier
- Ibrahim, D. (2008). Advanced PIC Microcontroller Projects in C. USA: Elsevier
- Reynders, D. e Mackay, S. (2005). Practical Industrial Data Communications-Best Practice Techniques . USA: Elsevier
Teaching Method
Lectures, Problem solving classes and Laboratory classes;
Software used in class
