Overview
This unit will introduce you to the fundamentals of industrial instrumentation and automation systems. You will learn the principles of operation of different sensors, actuators, instrumentation amplifiers, and industrial data communication buses. You will also learn noise cancellation and signal conditioning, sensor and actuator interfacing, programmable logic controller (PLC) programming, and process control. You will learn how to specify the requirements for sensors, actuators, and control equipment for a given task, evaluate multiple options available and select the best combination of them for your design. You will also design, fabricate, and program production lines for a given product using industry-standard components and PLCs. You will carry out product line programming using industry-standard PLC programming software and hardware. In this unit, you must complete compulsory practical activities. Refer to the Engineering Undergraduate Course Moodle site for proposed dates.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
Prerequisites: ENEX12002 Introductory Electronics OR (ENEE13018 Analogue Elecctronics & ENEE13020 Digital Electronics ) AND ENEE12016 Signals and Systems
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 2 - 2023
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes - in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of 'pass' in order to pass the unit. If any 'pass/fail' tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully ('pass' grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the 'assessment task' section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University's Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
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You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure - International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback - Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
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Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from Student survey feedback
Tutorial questions were worked through in a clear fashion and explained thoroughly while not taking a large amount of time
This practice will be continued and improved.
Feedback from Unit Coordinator's reflection
The end of term test was highly relevant to the materials taught in this unit.
This practice will improve student morale and performance and thus it will be continued.
Feedback from Unit Coordinator's reflection
Laboratory exercises were engaging and very relevant to the materials covered in the lectures and tutorials which enhance student understanding.
This practice will be continued with further improvement of the laboratory.
Feedback from Unit evaluation survey
Assessment return could be further improved
Markers will aim to return assessments to students within two weeks of their respective due dates.
- Describe the need for instrumentation amplifiers in an instrumentation system and their operation
- Apply common industrial data bus protocols and use them in data acquisition and control programs
- Specify requirements for sensors, actuators, and accessories for a given process automation module, and select suitable components from a range of available options
- Program industrial PLCs to provide real-time solutions for industrial automation problems
- Implement complete solutions for industrial process automation problems
- Solve real-life problems and communicate professionally using instrumentation engineering terminology, symbols and diagrams that conform to Australian and international standards
- Work individually and collaboratively in teams, communicate professionally in presenting your solutions.
The Learning Outcomes for this unit are linked with the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standards for Professional Engineers in the areas of 1. Knowledge and Skill Base, 2. Engineering Application Ability and 3. Professional and Personal Attributes at the following levels:
Intermediate
Advanced
Refer to the Engineering Undergraduate Course Moodle site for further information on the Engineers Australia's Stage 1 Competency Standard for Professional Engineers and course level mapping information
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
| Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | |
| 1 - Written Assessment - 20% | |||||||
| 2 - Written Assessment - 20% | |||||||
| 3 - Practical Assessment - 20% | |||||||
| 4 - Online Test - 40% | |||||||
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | |
| 1 - Communication | |||||||
| 2 - Problem Solving | |||||||
| 3 - Critical Thinking | |||||||
| 4 - Information Literacy | |||||||
| 5 - Team Work | |||||||
| 6 - Information Technology Competence | |||||||
| 7 - Cross Cultural Competence | |||||||
| 8 - Ethical practice | |||||||
| 9 - Social Innovation | |||||||
| 10 - First Nations Knowledges | |||||||
| 11 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures | |||||||
Textbooks
Principles of Measurement Systems
- Edition: 4th (2005)
- Authors: John P Bentley
- Pearson Education Ltd.
- Harlaw Harlaw , Essex , England
- ISBN: 0-130-43028-5
- Binding: Paperback
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
- A portable computer with Windows 7 or later with Admin authority to install CoDeSys and other required software
- Access to a document scanner and a software that can create pdf documents
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Harvard (author-date)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
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Week 1
Begin Date: 10 Jul 2023Module/Topic
- Introduction to measurement systems, static characteristics, and accuracy of measurements
Chapter
- CH 1
- CH 2
- CH 3
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 2
Begin Date: 17 Jul 2023Module/Topic
- Operational amplifiers in instrumentation systems
Chapter
- Lecture notes / slides
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 3
Begin Date: 24 Jul 2023Module/Topic
- Introduction to Industrial Automation
- Fundamentals of Pneumatic System Elements
Chapter
- Lecture notes/ Slides
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 4
Begin Date: 31 Jul 2023Module/Topic
- PLC Programming Fundamentals
Chapter
- Lecture notes/ Slides
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 5
Begin Date: 07 Aug 2023Module/Topic
- Signal Conditioning Elements
Chapter
- CH 9
- Lecture notes/Slides
Events and Submissions/Topic
Vacation Week
Begin Date: 14 Aug 2023Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 6
Begin Date: 21 Aug 2023Module/Topic
- Loading Effects in Two-port Networks
Chapter
-
CH 5
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 7
Begin Date: 28 Aug 2023Module/Topic
- Signals and Noise in Measurement Systems
- Four Terminal Measurements and Source-Measure Units in Instrumentation Systems
Chapter
- Ch 6
- Lecture notes/ Slides
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 8
Begin Date: 04 Sep 2023Module/Topic
- Two-Port network parameters
- Data Acquisition and Communications Systems
- Industrial Data Communications Protocols
Chapter
- Lecture notes/ Slides
- CH18
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 9
Begin Date: 11 Sep 2023Module/Topic
- Industrial Instrumentation Busses and their Applications
Chapter
- Lecture notes/ Slides
Events and Submissions/Topic
Residential School 13-15 September
Week 10
Begin Date: 18 Sep 2023Module/Topic
- Industrial Process Control Systems
- Introduction to Industry 4.0
Chapter
- Lecture notes/ Slides
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 11
Begin Date: 25 Sep 2023Module/Topic
- Sensing Elements
- Ultrasonic Measurement Systems
- Flow Measurement Systems
Chapter
- Ch 8
- CH 16
- CH 12
Events and Submissions/Topic
Week 12
Begin Date: 02 Oct 2023Module/Topic
-
Parasitic Elements in Measurement
Sysems - Optical Measurement Systems
Chapter
- CH 14
- CH 15
Events and Submissions/Topic
Review/Exam Week
Begin Date: 09 Oct 2023Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Exam Week
Begin Date: 16 Oct 2023Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
You will conduct practical experiments during the compulsory residential school which will be held in Mackay Campus. Further information about the residential school for this unit can be found on the unit Moodle site under the Residential school tile.
1 Written Assessment
This assignment focuses on the fundamental principles of instrumentation and their practical application in real-world measurement systems. It encompasses both numerical problems that involve calculations and structural questions related to the design and implementation of measurement systems. By exploring these topics, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of instrumentation principles and their significance in accurate and reliable measurements.
Week 7 Monday (28 Aug 2023) 11:45 pm AEST
Marked reports with feedback will be returned to students usually a fortnight after submission. However, there will be no model answers provided.
Marks will be allocated for the following things:
1. Application of theoretical fundamentals.
2. Correct diagrams using standard notations.
3. Explanation of reasons to apply specific theory to solve a given problem where applicable.
4. Correct mathematical working and correct answer.
5. All working must be shown to obtain full marks
6. Neatness and format.
- Describe the need for instrumentation amplifiers in an instrumentation system and their operation
- Implement complete solutions for industrial process automation problems
- Work individually and collaboratively in teams, communicate professionally in presenting your solutions.
2 Written Assessment
This assignment focuses on advanced measurement techniques and the fundamentals of industrial automation systems. It covers a wide range of topics that delve into the intricacies of measurement methods and the essential principles underlying industrial automation. By exploring these areas, you will develop a comprehensive understanding of advanced measurement techniques and their integration into industrial automation systems.
Week 10 Monday (18 Sept 2023) 11:45 pm AEST
Marked reports with feedback will be returned to students usually a fortnight after submission. However, there will be no model answers provided.
Marks will be allocated for the following things:
1. Application of theoretical fundamentals.
2. Correct diagrams using standard notations.
3. Explanation of reasons to apply specific theory to solve a given problem where applicable.
4. Correct mathematical working and correct answer.
5. All working must be shown to obtain full marks
6. Neatness and format.
- Apply common industrial data bus protocols and use them in data acquisition and control programs
- Specify requirements for sensors, actuators, and accessories for a given process automation module, and select suitable components from a range of available options
- Program industrial PLCs to provide real-time solutions for industrial automation problems
- Implement complete solutions for industrial process automation problems
- Solve real-life problems and communicate professionally using instrumentation engineering terminology, symbols and diagrams that conform to Australian and international standards
- Work individually and collaboratively in teams, communicate professionally in presenting your solutions.
3 Practical Assessment
This task involves laboratory experiments on industrial automation and instrumentation. You will have to complete the pre-lab exercises to commence the laboratory practicals. Further details will be available on the unit moodle site.
Week 11 Monday (25 Sept 2023) 11:45 pm AEST
Marked lab reports with feedback will be returned to students usually a fortnight after submission. However, there will be no model answers provided.
Marks will be allocated to :
- Active contribution in group work (if applicable)
- Following the correct procedures during the experimentation.
- Correct results.
- Analysis of results and discussion.
- Conclusions.
- Report structure.
- Apply common industrial data bus protocols and use them in data acquisition and control programs
- Specify requirements for sensors, actuators, and accessories for a given process automation module, and select suitable components from a range of available options
- Program industrial PLCs to provide real-time solutions for industrial automation problems
- Implement complete solutions for industrial process automation problems
- Solve real-life problems and communicate professionally using instrumentation engineering terminology, symbols and diagrams that conform to Australian and international standards
- Work individually and collaboratively in teams, communicate professionally in presenting your solutions.
4 Online Test
This is the final assessment in the unit and it will be an online written test of three (3) hours. This online test is a time-limited assessment that will be available to students only during the scheduled examination time. It will be an open-book test and students can use any printed or electronic materials as a reference. The answers should be handwritten and scanned after the examination in the question order and uploaded by the given deadline.
Test date, time and test instructions will be provided to students at time closer to the test .
Marks will be released after the day of the certification of grades.
Marks will be allocated for the following things:
- Application of theoretical fundamentals.
- Correct diagrams using standard notations.
- Explanation of reasons to apply specific theory to solve a given problem where applicable.
- Correct mathematical working and correct answer.
- All working must be shown to obtain full marks.
- Neatness and format.
- Describe the need for instrumentation amplifiers in an instrumentation system and their operation
- Specify requirements for sensors, actuators, and accessories for a given process automation module, and select suitable components from a range of available options
- Implement complete solutions for industrial process automation problems
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