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<p>This unit provides an introduction to the fundamental concepts of <strong>Industrial Automation and the Internet of Things (IoT)</strong>, with a focus on <strong>Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)</strong>, industrial sensors, actuators, and smart IoT devices. Students will gain hands-on experience in the design, programming, installation, and maintenance of automation systems used in modern industrial environments. The unit emphasises practical application, system integration, and the use of real-time data for monitoring and control, equipping students with the essential skills required to implement and manage intelligent, connected industrial systems.</p>
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<li>Physical principles of <strong>sensors and actuators</strong> as industrial input/output components for automation systems</li>
<li>Application of <strong>IoT devices</strong> in industrial automation and smart manufacturing</li>
<li>Overview of <strong>Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)</strong> and their key elements</li>
<li><strong>PLC programming</strong> techniques for control and automation tasks</li>
<li><strong>System integration</strong> of sensors, actuators, PLCs, and IoT devices</li>
<li><strong>Design and implementation</strong> of industrial automation systems using PLCs</li>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit provides an introduction to the fundamental concepts of <strong>Industrial Automation and the Internet of Things (IoT)</strong>, with a focus on <strong>Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)</strong>, industrial sensors, actuators, and smart IoT devices. Students will gain hands-on experience in the design, programming, installation, and maintenance of automation systems used in modern industrial environments. The unit emphasises practical application, system integration, and the use of real-time data for monitoring and control, equipping students with the essential skills required to implement and manage intelligent, connected industrial systems.</p>
Unit content
<ul> <li>Physical principles of <strong>sensors and actuators</strong> as industrial input/output components for automation systems</li> <li>Application of <strong>IoT devices</strong> in industrial automation and smart manufacturing</li> <li>Overview of <strong>Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)</strong> and their key elements</li> <li><strong>PLC programming</strong> techniques for control and automation tasks</li> <li><strong>System integration</strong> of sensors, actuators, PLCs, and IoT devices</li> <li><strong>Design and implementation</strong> of industrial automation systems using PLCs</li> </ul>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Engineering
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/engrg3304">030701 - Mechanical Engineering</a>
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Requisites
Prerequisite
<p>must have completed ENGRG1004</p>
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed ENGIN2403 OR must not have completed ENGRG9302</p>
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Explain PLC programming language and AD/DA signal conversion and conversion precision.</p>
K2
<p>Interpret data shifting, data clearing and data movement in PLCs Arithmetic function programming applications.</p>
K3
<p>Explain the principles of industrial input and output devices.</p>
K4
<p>Describe the use of IoT devices are used in industrial automation settings.</p>
S1
<p>Use PLC programming.</p>
S2
<p>Handle industrial data and programming applications for industrial process control.</p>
S3
<p>Design and select appropriate IoT devices for use in automation systems.</p>
A1
<p>Apply advanced mechatronics engineering techniques to control systems and processes using PLCs</p>
A2
<p>Design and analyze industrial automation systems and/or process.</p>
Assessment
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<p>Experimental work and / or projects to verify students' ability to apply knowledge and skills acquired in the unit.</p>
<p>Reports, demonstrations</p>
<p>20 - 40%</p>
K2, K4, S1, S2, A1, A2
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<p>Relevant tasks and problems to enforce understanding of the students and help in gradual development of knowledge and skills throughout the unit.</p>
<p>Assignments, quizzes</p>
<p>20 - 40%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, A1
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<p>Questions and problems related to the unit contents.</p>
<p>Exams / Tests</p>
<p>40 - 60%</p>
K1, K3, S1, S2, S3, A2
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplimentary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Engineering
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/engrg3304">030701 - Mechanical Engineering</a>
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Disclaimer
<em>Information in the Federation Handbook is correct at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to alter any course, unit, procedure or fee.</em>
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