Course detail

Distributed systems and networks

FEKT-LDSSAcad. year: 2010/2011

Subject deals with modern problems in automation e.g. with distributed control systems. The main attention is given on the communication subsystem that creates the backbone of these systems. Students obtain a deep and large view of open system interconnection, communication standards, proprietary communication systems, automotive networks, wireless networks and their implementation. The last topic of the subject is the functional safety and security.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

6

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Learning outcomes of the course unit

Knowledge in open systems interconnection, serial industrial communication systems and distributed control systems.

Prerequisites

The subject knowledge on the Bachelor´s degree level is requested.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Teaching methods depend on the type of course unit as specified in the article 7 of BUT Rules for Studies and Examinations.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

30 points from laboratories
70 points from examination

Course curriculum

Introduction into open communication. ISO - OSI model. TCP/IP model. Industrial networks, HART, AS-interface. Industrial networks Profibus and Interbus.
Industrial networks: Device bus and fieldbus
Communication networks for totaly distributed systems. Ethernet and Industrial Ethernet.
Mechanism for improvement of Ethernet determinism and RT properties of Industrial Ethernet(IE).
Timelines and synchronism in IE. Safety and security mechanisms in the IE. Wireless fieldbuses and wireless IE. IEC 61158 Standard .

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

The aim are large knowledge in industrial communication buses and distributed automation/control systems.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

lab works, project

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Stallings W.: Handbook of Computer-Communication standards. Vol1. Macmillan Book, 1988 (EN)
Zezulka F.: Prostředky průmyslové automatizace. Vutium, 2004 (CS)
Zezulka F.: Automatizační prostředky. Skriptum PC DIR, 2000. (CS)

Recommended reading

Not applicable.

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme EEKR-ML Master's

    branch ML-KAM , 2. year of study, summer semester, optional specialized

  • Programme EEKR-CZV lifelong learning

    branch ET-CZV , 1. year of study, summer semester, optional specialized

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hours, optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

1. Introduction into open communication.
2. ISO - OSI model. TCP/IP model.
3. Industrial networks, HART, AS-interface
4. Industrial networks Profibus and Interbus.
5. Sensor networks.
6. Industrial networks: Device bus and fieldbus
7. Communication networks for totaly distributed systems
8. Ethernet and Industrial Ethernet.
9. Mechanism for improvement of Ethernet determinism and RT properties of Industrial Ethernet(IE).
10. Timelines and synchronism in IE.
11. Safety and security mechanisms in the IE.
12. Wireless fieldbuses and wireless IE.
13. IEC 61158 Standard .

Laboratory exercise

39 hours, compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer

Syllabus

Introduction.
Laboratory with physical interfaces RS 232, 422, 485
Interconnection of means of automation by proprietary serial buses. Network configuration.
Design of SW gateway by DDE server. Task for individual work.
Laboratory with Profibus DP. Network configuration.
Laboratory with DeviceNet. Task for report.
Laboratory with ControlNet.
Presentation of laboratory works.
Evaluation.