6 ECTS; 1º Ano, 1º Semestre, 28,0 T + 28,0 PL + 5,0 OT + 2,0 O , Cód. 30193.
Lecturer
            - Manuel Fernando Martins de Barros  (2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
          Not applicable.
Objectives
          The aim of this unit is to provide the fundamental concepts of distributed control systems (DCS) with special focus to modern devices as well as the architectures, the DCS communication models and protocols, the main industry fieldbus and SCADA systems.
Program
          1) Introduction to Course
2) Embedded systems architecture & Systems;
3) Distributed Control Systems (DCS);
4( SCADA Systems;
5) Industrial communication networks;
6) SCADA,DCS & FieldBus communication networks;
7) DCS & SCADA applications;
8) Wireless Sensor Networks;
9) Real time systems (RTS).
Evaluation Methodology
          Lab performance (30%);
Final project (40%);
Final project report (20%) and 
Paper Submission (10%).
Bibliography
          - Barros, M. (0). Sebenta e Slides de - Sistemas Distribuídos de Controlo (in PT). Acedido em 24 de setembro de 2015 em http://www.e-learning.ipt.pt/course/view.php?id=1020
- Mahalik, N. (2003). Fieldbus Technology, Industrial network Standards for realtime distributed control. (Vol. 1). Springer online:  Springer
- Margolis, M. (2011). Arduino Cookbook. (Vol. 1). OReilly Media online:  OReilly Media
- Technologies, I. (2004). Practical Distributed Control Systems (DCS) for Engineers and Technicians. (Vol. 1). (pp. 1-623). www.idc-online.com:  IDC Technologies
Teaching Method
          Lectures, Problem solving classes and Laboratory classes;
Software used in class
          Free Tools:
SCADABR (http://www.scadabr.com.br/)
Eagle (http://www.cadsoftusa.com)
Arduino IDE
Atmel Studio (http://www.atmel.com/microsite/atmel_studio6/)
Visual Studio (https://www.visualstudio.com/)
Ferramentas Comerciais:
Proteus (http://www.labcenter.com/)


















