PLC and SCADA syllabus
PEC-361B-ELE · Third Year Electrical Engineering, SPPU 2024 pattern. Every unit, the marks scheme, course outcomes and books, copied from the official syllabus PDF.
Unit-wise syllabus
Introduction to Industrial Automation and Programmable Logic Controller
8 hoursDerived reading outline. Source text split at semicolons, line breaks and sentence boundaries, not an official topic hierarchy.
- Introduction to Industrial Automation, Need and Role of Industrial Automation, Evolution of Industrial Automation, Types of Industrial Automation (Fixed Automation, Flexible Automation, Programmable Automation, and Integrated Automation), Benefits and Challenges of Industrial Automation, Applications of Industrial Automation.
- Necessity of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), History and Evolution of PLC, Definition as per NEEMA (National Electrical Engineering Manufacturers Association), Types of PLC - Fixed/Modular/Dedicated, Overall PLC system, PLC Input and output modules (along with Interfaces), CPU, programmers and monitors, power supplies, selection criterion, advantages and disadvantages, specifications, comparison of various PLCs.
- Exemplars/Case Studies Automation of Conveyor System, Bottle Filling System.
- Reference Books R2, R4.
Preserved official unit paragraph
Introduction to Industrial Automation, Need and Role of Industrial Automation, Evolution of Industrial Automation, Types of Industrial Automation (Fixed Automation, Flexible Automation, Programmable Automation, and Integrated Automation), Benefits and Challenges of Industrial Automation, Applications of Industrial Automation. Necessity of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), History and Evolution of PLC, Definition as per NEEMA (National Electrical Engineering Manufacturers Association), Types of PLC - Fixed/Modular/Dedicated, Overall PLC system, PLC Input and output modules (along with Interfaces), CPU, programmers and monitors, power supplies, selection criterion, advantages and disadvantages, specifications, comparison of various PLCs. Exemplars/Case Studies Automation of Conveyor System, Bottle Filling System. Reference Books R2, R4.
Programming of PLC
7 hoursDerived reading outline. Source text split at semicolons, line breaks and sentence boundaries, not an official topic hierarchy.
- Input ON/OFF Switching Devices (Push button, Limit switch, Selector switch, Proximity sensors, Level, Flow, Temperature, switches), Input Analog Devices (LVDT, Load cell, RTD, Transmitters, Incremental and Absolute Encoders), Output ON/OFF Devices (Relays, Contactors, Solenoids), Output Analog Devices (I/P converter, Variable Frequency Drive (VFD), Servo drive), Actuators (Electrical, Pneumatic, Hydraulic) Exemplars/Case Studies PLC Based Motor Control, Tank Level Monitoring System.
- Reference Books R1, R2
Preserved official unit paragraph
Input ON/OFF Switching Devices (Push button, Limit switch, Selector switch, Proximity sensors, Level, Flow, Temperature, switches), Input Analog Devices (LVDT, Load cell, RTD, Transmitters, Incremental and Absolute Encoders), Output ON/OFF Devices (Relays, Contactors, Solenoids), Output Analog Devices (I/P converter, Variable Frequency Drive (VFD), Servo drive), Actuators (Electrical, Pneumatic, Hydraulic) Exemplars/Case Studies PLC Based Motor Control, Tank Level Monitoring System. Reference Books R1, R2
Programming of PLC
8 hoursDerived reading outline. Source text split at semicolons, line breaks and sentence boundaries, not an official topic hierarchy.
- Programming languages for PLC, Ladder Diagram fundamentals, Rules for proper construction of ladder diagram, Timer and countertypes along with timing diagrams, Reset instruction, Latch/Unlatch instruction, Master Control Relay (MCR) and control zones.
- Introduction to Compare instructions (“EQUAL." Or "EQU", "NOT EQUAL" or "NEQ", "LESS THAN" or "LES", "LESS THAN OR EQUAL" or "LEQ", GREATER THAN" or "GRT", "GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO" or "GRQ", "MASKED COMPARISON FOR EQUAL" or "MEQ", "LIMIT TEST" or "LIM"), Analog Operation of PLC, PID module using PLC.
- Exemplars/Case Studies Traffic Light Control, Motor Sequencing.
- Reference Books R1, R2
Preserved official unit paragraph
Programming languages for PLC, Ladder Diagram fundamentals, Rules for proper construction of ladder diagram, Timer and countertypes along with timing diagrams, Reset instruction, Latch/Unlatch instruction, Master Control Relay (MCR) and control zones. Introduction to Compare instructions (“EQUAL." Or "EQU", "NOT EQUAL" or "NEQ", "LESS THAN" or "LES", "LESS THAN OR EQUAL" or "LEQ", GREATER THAN" or "GRT", "GREATER THAN OR EQUAL TO" or "GRQ", "MASKED COMPARISON FOR EQUAL" or "MEQ", "LIMIT TEST" or "LIM"), Analog Operation of PLC, PID module using PLC. Exemplars/Case Studies Traffic Light Control, Motor Sequencing. Reference Books R1, R2
Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Systems
7 hoursDerived reading outline. Source text split at semicolons, line breaks and sentence boundaries, not an official topic hierarchy.
- Introduction, Definitions and History of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition, Typical SCADA system architecture, Important definitions HMI, MTU, RTU, Communication means, Desirable properties of the SCADA system, Advantages, Disadvantages, and Applications of SCADA.
- SCADA generations (First Generation - Monolithic, Second Generation - Distributed, Third Generation – Networked Architecture), SCADA systems in Operation and Control of Interconnected Power System, Functions and Features of SCADA systems, Automatic Substation Control, Energy Management Systems (EMS), System Operating States, SCADA systems in Critical Infrastructure: Petroleum Refining Process, Conventional Electric power generation, Water Purification System, Chemical Plant.
- Exemplars/Case Studies SCADA in Substation Automation.
- Reference Books R1, R3.
Preserved official unit paragraph
Introduction, Definitions and History of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition, Typical SCADA system architecture, Important definitions HMI, MTU, RTU, Communication means, Desirable properties of the SCADA system, Advantages, Disadvantages, and Applications of SCADA. SCADA generations (First Generation - Monolithic, Second Generation - Distributed, Third Generation – Networked Architecture), SCADA systems in Operation and Control of Interconnected Power System, Functions and Features of SCADA systems, Automatic Substation Control, Energy Management Systems (EMS), System Operating States, SCADA systems in Critical Infrastructure: Petroleum Refining Process, Conventional Electric power generation, Water Purification System, Chemical Plant. Exemplars/Case Studies SCADA in Substation Automation. Reference Books R1, R3.
Industrial Communication Protocols and Distributed Control Systems
7 hoursDerived reading outline. Source text split at semicolons, line breaks and sentence boundaries, not an official topic hierarchy.
- Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Model, TCP/IP protocol, Modbus model, DNP3 protocol, Industrial Ether Net protocol, Flexible Function Block process (FFB), Process Field bus (Profibus).
- Distributed Control System: Introduction to DCS - its working & operation, Architecture, Features, Advantages & Applications of DCS, and Comparison between DCS & PLC.
- Exemplars/Case Studies DCS in Process Industry.
- Reference Books R3, R4.
Preserved official unit paragraph
Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) Model, TCP/IP protocol, Modbus model, DNP3 protocol, Industrial Ether Net protocol, Flexible Function Block process (FFB), Process Field bus (Profibus). Distributed Control System: Introduction to DCS - its working & operation, Architecture, Features, Advantages & Applications of DCS, and Comparison between DCS & PLC. Exemplars/Case Studies DCS in Process Industry. Reference Books R3, R4.
Marks and credits
| Head | Marks | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| CCE (continuous comprehensive evaluation) | 30 | 3 |
| End-semester exam | 70 |
Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of Electrical and Electronic circuits including Relays, Contactors, Power supplies. Understanding of Digital Electronics including Logic Gates, Timers, Counters. Introductory knowledge of Microcontrollers and Basic programming Logic. Fundamentals of industrial Sensors, Transducers, and Electrical Machines..
Course outcomes
- CO1Describe the architecture of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC). (BTL-2: Understand).
- CO2Explain the interfacing of PLCs with Analog and Digital Input/Output devices. (BTL-2: Understand).
- CO3Implement PLC programs using ladder logic, timers, counters, and comparison instructions.
- CO4Describe Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system architecture and its applications.
- CO5Describe industrial communication protocols and fundamentals of Distributed Control Systems (DCS).
Books
Text books
- [T1]. J. W. Webb and R. A. Reis, Programmable Logic Controllers: Principles and Applications, 5th ed., Prentice Hall, 2015.
- Garry Dunning, Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers, 2nd ed., Thomson Learning, 2003.
- F. D. Petruzella, Programmable Logic Controllers, 4th ed., McGraw-Hill Education, 2016.
Reference books
- [R1]. J. R. Hackworth and F. D. Hackworth Jr., Programmable Logic Controllers: Programming Methods and Applications, PHI Learning, 2003.
- C. D. Johnson, Process Control Instrumentation Technology, 8th ed., Pearson Education, 2014.
- G. Clarke and D. Reynders, Practical Modern SCADA Protocols: DNP3, 60870.5 and Related Systems, 1st ed., Newnes (Elsevier), 2004.
- R. L. Krutz, Securing SCADA Systems, Wiley, 2010.
FAQ
How many units are in PLC and SCADA?
PLC and SCADA (PEC-361B-ELE) has 5 units: Unit I Introduction to Industrial Automation and Programmable Logic Controller (8 h); Unit II Programming of PLC (7 h); Unit III Programming of PLC (8 h); Unit IV Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Systems (7 h); Unit V Industrial Communication Protocols and Distributed Control Systems (7 h).
What is the marks scheme for PLC and SCADA?
The official Electrical Engineering 2024 pattern syllabus lists continuous comprehensive evaluation (CCE) for 30 marks and the end-semester exam for 70 marks, for 3 credits.
What should I know before PLC and SCADA?
Prerequisite listed in the syllabus: Basic knowledge of Electrical and Electronic circuits including Relays, Contactors, Power supplies. Understanding of Digital Electronics including Logic Gates, Timers, Counters. Introductory knowledge of Microcontrollers and Basic programming Logic. Fundamentals of industrial Sensors, Transducers, and Electrical Machines..