Distributed Control Systems
| Type of study | Follow-up Master |
|---|---|
| Language of instruction | English |
| Code | 450-4016/03 |
| Abbreviation | DSR |
| Course title | Distributed Control Systems |
| Credits | 6 |
| Coordinating department | Department of Cybernetics and Biomedical Engineering |
| Course coordinator | prof. Ing. Jiří Koziorek, Ph.D. |
Subject syllabus
Lectures:
1. Centralized and Distributed Control Systems
Comparison of centralized and distributed control architectures, their advantages, limitations, and typical applications. Communication as the key element of distributed control systems.
2. Physical Layer of ISO/OSI
Overview of the ISO/OSI and TCP/IP models with focus on the physical layer, transmission media, coding, RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, USB, Single Pair Ethernet, and Ethernet-APL.
3. Data Link and Network Layers
Principles of framing, error detection, media access methods, addressing, routing, and network topologies with respect to reliability and determinism.
4. Application and Higher ISO/OSI Layers
Overview of TCP/UDP and higher layers, with focus on application protocols, client/server and publish-subscribe communication models.
5. Industrial Serial Buses I: AS-Interface, Profibus, IO-Link
Basic principles, topology, typical applications, and role of AS-Interface, Profibus DP/PA, and IO-Link in industrial automation.
6. Industrial Serial Buses II: CAN, CAN FD, CANopen, LIN
CAN communication principles, arbitration, CAN FD, CANopen, J1939, and LIN with focus on transport and embedded systems.
7. Ethernet and TCP/IP in Automation
Ethernet-based communication, switched networks, TCP/IP, network interconnection devices, redundancy mechanisms, and precise time synchronization.
8. Industrial Ethernet and Time-Sensitive Networking
Overview of PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, POWERLINK, and SERCOS III. Introduction to real-time communication, IEC 61784 profiles, and Time-Sensitive Networking.
9. OPC UA and Information Models
OPC UA as an interoperable framework for industrial communication, including client/server, publish-subscribe, information models, OPC UA FX, and OPC UA over TSN.
10. Wireless Industrial Communication and 5G
WirelessHART, ISA100.11a, IO-Link Wireless, Wi-Fi 6, and private 5G networks for industrial applications, mobile robots, and AGV systems.
11. IIoT, Edge, Cloud, and Digital Twins
Industrial IoT, edge–cloud architectures, MQTT, Sparkplug B, vertical integration, digital twins, predictive maintenance, and production data utilization.
12. Cybersecurity in OT Systems
Cybersecurity of operational technology according to IEC 62443, including zones, conduits, defense-in-depth, OT/IT segmentation, NIS2, and the relation between safety and security.
13. Student Project Presentations
Presentation and discussion of individual student projects.
Laboratories:
1. Safety Training, Laboratory Introduction and TIA Portal Environment
2. Siemens S7-1500 PLC, Profinet, Profibus and Peripheral Configuration
3. Device-Level Communication: AS-Interface and IO-Link
4. Individual Project No. 1: Application of AS-Interface
5. Communication Between Siemens PLC Systems
6. Human–Machine Interface: Siemens Operator Panel
7. Modbus TCP/IP Communication in Automation
8. Individual Project No. 2: PLC, Profibus/Profinet and Industrial Ethernet
9. OPC UA and Interoperability in Industrial Systems
10. Main Semester Project Development
11. Communication Between PLC and Frequency Converter
12. Industrial Ethernet, Wireless Communication, IIoT and Edge–Cloud
13. Presentation and Evaluation of Student Projects
1. Centralized and Distributed Control Systems
Comparison of centralized and distributed control architectures, their advantages, limitations, and typical applications. Communication as the key element of distributed control systems.
2. Physical Layer of ISO/OSI
Overview of the ISO/OSI and TCP/IP models with focus on the physical layer, transmission media, coding, RS-232, RS-422, RS-485, USB, Single Pair Ethernet, and Ethernet-APL.
3. Data Link and Network Layers
Principles of framing, error detection, media access methods, addressing, routing, and network topologies with respect to reliability and determinism.
4. Application and Higher ISO/OSI Layers
Overview of TCP/UDP and higher layers, with focus on application protocols, client/server and publish-subscribe communication models.
5. Industrial Serial Buses I: AS-Interface, Profibus, IO-Link
Basic principles, topology, typical applications, and role of AS-Interface, Profibus DP/PA, and IO-Link in industrial automation.
6. Industrial Serial Buses II: CAN, CAN FD, CANopen, LIN
CAN communication principles, arbitration, CAN FD, CANopen, J1939, and LIN with focus on transport and embedded systems.
7. Ethernet and TCP/IP in Automation
Ethernet-based communication, switched networks, TCP/IP, network interconnection devices, redundancy mechanisms, and precise time synchronization.
8. Industrial Ethernet and Time-Sensitive Networking
Overview of PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, EtherCAT, POWERLINK, and SERCOS III. Introduction to real-time communication, IEC 61784 profiles, and Time-Sensitive Networking.
9. OPC UA and Information Models
OPC UA as an interoperable framework for industrial communication, including client/server, publish-subscribe, information models, OPC UA FX, and OPC UA over TSN.
10. Wireless Industrial Communication and 5G
WirelessHART, ISA100.11a, IO-Link Wireless, Wi-Fi 6, and private 5G networks for industrial applications, mobile robots, and AGV systems.
11. IIoT, Edge, Cloud, and Digital Twins
Industrial IoT, edge–cloud architectures, MQTT, Sparkplug B, vertical integration, digital twins, predictive maintenance, and production data utilization.
12. Cybersecurity in OT Systems
Cybersecurity of operational technology according to IEC 62443, including zones, conduits, defense-in-depth, OT/IT segmentation, NIS2, and the relation between safety and security.
13. Student Project Presentations
Presentation and discussion of individual student projects.
Laboratories:
1. Safety Training, Laboratory Introduction and TIA Portal Environment
2. Siemens S7-1500 PLC, Profinet, Profibus and Peripheral Configuration
3. Device-Level Communication: AS-Interface and IO-Link
4. Individual Project No. 1: Application of AS-Interface
5. Communication Between Siemens PLC Systems
6. Human–Machine Interface: Siemens Operator Panel
7. Modbus TCP/IP Communication in Automation
8. Individual Project No. 2: PLC, Profibus/Profinet and Industrial Ethernet
9. OPC UA and Interoperability in Industrial Systems
10. Main Semester Project Development
11. Communication Between PLC and Frequency Converter
12. Industrial Ethernet, Wireless Communication, IIoT and Edge–Cloud
13. Presentation and Evaluation of Student Projects
E-learning
Materials are available at https://lms.vsb.cz/?lang=en
Literature
Berger H. Automating with SIMATIC S7-1200: Configuring, Programming and Testing with STEP 7 Basic V11; Visualization with WinCC Basic V11 Hardcover, 2013. ISBN-13: 978-3895783852.
Berger H. Automating with SIMATIC S7-1500: Configuring, Programming and Testing with STEP 7 Professional Hardcover, 2014. ISBN-13: 978-3895784040.
Berger H. Automating with SIMATIC S7-1500: Configuring, Programming and Testing with STEP 7 Professional Hardcover, 2014. ISBN-13: 978-3895784040.
Advised literature
Wilamowski B. (Editor), Irwin D. (Editor). Industrial Communication Systems (Electrical Engineering Handbook) Hardcover, 2011. ISBN-13: 978-1439802816.