CC3501 - Computer Interfacing and Control

Credit points:	03
Year:	2006
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
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Common interfaces to computer controlled equipment including Parallel interfaces, GPIB, USB, RS232 and Handshaking. Introduction to the physical layer characteristics of local area networks including IEEE 802.x and common industrial control networks, such as Fieldbus and common industrial control software such as Labview. The application of microcontrollers to the design of real-time multiprocessing systems for interfacing to higher level systems.

Learning Outcomes

• demonstrate an ability to communicate this knowledge to others;
• differentiate between a range of common computer equipment interfaces and discuss their important benefits and limitations;
• differentiate between common interfaces for sensors and actuators, and discuss how to connect them to existing or planned computerised industrial control and monitoring systems;
• discuss the important physical characteristics of common local area networks;
• discuss the specification, design and analysis of real-time systems.

Prerequisites:

CC2510 and CC2511

Availabilities
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Census Date 24-Mar-2006
Coordinator:	jc132105
Contact hours:	39 hours 39 hours - tutorials, demonstrations and practicals, site visits and seminars.
Assessment:	(50% - 70%); (30% - 50%).

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