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CPE 404: Autonomous Systems & Industrial Automation

SCADA, DCS, PLC programming (IEC 61131-3 ladder/structured text), industrial fieldbuses (Modbus/CAN), SLAM, and sensor fusion.

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Course Overview

SCADA, DCS, PLC programming (IEC 61131-3 ladder/structured text), industrial fieldbuses (Modbus/CAN), SLAM, and sensor fusion. Curriculum Structure & Core Modules: • 1. Industrial Automation Architecture: The Automation Pyramid, SCADA, DCS, and Distributed PLCs • 2....

What You'll Learn

  • Design automated industrial control programs using Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) according to IEC 61131-3.
  • Configure industrial communication fieldbuses including Modbus RTU/TCP, Profibus, and Controller Area Network (CAN bus).
  • Implement multi-sensor fusion algorithms using Extended Kalman Filters (EKF) for autonomous navigation.
  • Develop Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) routines for autonomous unmanned mobile robots.
  • Design safety interlocks, emergency stop circuits, and SCADA monitoring human-machine interfaces (HMI).

Requirements

  • Completion of CPE 311 and CPE 312.

Degree Programme Curriculum Context

This course is a curriculum unit of the Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Computer Engineering degree framework in Nigeria.

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Course Curriculum

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8 Chapters
16 Lecture
24h
1. Industrial Automation Architecture: The Automation Pyramid, SCADA, DCS, and Distributed PLCs: Theoretical Foundations, Mathematical Modeling & System Architecture

CPE 404 • 400 Level • Computer Engineering Chapter 1: Industrial Automation Architecture: The Automation Pyramid, SCADA, DCS, and Distributed PLCs — Theoretical Foundations, Mathematical Modeling & System Architecture Course: CPE 404: Autonomous Systems & Industrial Automation Curriculum: NUC-CCMAS-CPE Accreditation: COREN-CPE-OBE Standard: IEEE/ACM-CE2024 1. Pedagogical Scope...

2. Industrial Automation Architecture: The Automation Pyramid, SCADA, DCS, and Distributed PLCs: Worked Engineering Problems, Design Computations & Simulation Protocols

CPE 404 • 400 Level • Computer Engineering Chapter 1: Industrial Automation Architecture: The Automation Pyramid, SCADA, DCS, and Distributed PLCs — Worked Engineering Problems, Design Computations & Simulation Protocols Course: CPE 404: Autonomous Systems & Industrial Automation Curriculum: NUC-CCMAS-CPE Accreditation: COREN-CPE-OBE Practice: COREN ERM / IEEE Design Standards...

1 hour 30 minutes
3. Chapter 1 Formative Assessment: Industrial Automation Architecture: The Automation Pyramid,

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8 Chapters
16 Lectures
2 - 4 weeks
Skill Level advanced
Taught in English
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Category: University - Computer Engineering
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