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MEC 150
Term 4
3 credits

Industrial Networks and Data

MEC 150 provides a comprehensive overview of industrial network architectures and data handling relevant to modern automation and control systems. Students will explore key communication protocols such as EtherNet/IP, Modbus, and PROFINET, understanding their operational principles, configuration parameters, and typical applications in industrial environments. The course also delves into OPC UA for secure and vendor-neutral data exchange, alongside essential techniques for data acquisition, storage, and logging. Through a blend of theoretical instruction and practical exercises, technicians will gain the knowledge and abilities required to effectively integrate, maintain, and troubleshoot industrial communication infrastructure and manage critical operational data. This course is designed to equip learners with skills directly applicable to various industrial automation roles.

InstructorJacob Calhoun
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Prerequisites

MEC 110

Course outline

Lectures, virtual labs, and graded assignments — completed in your browser.

01Lesson 1: Introduction to Industrial Networks and Automationlecture
02Lesson 2: Network Fundamentals and Topologies in Industrial Settingslecture
03Lesson 3: Introduction to Modbus RTU and TCP/IPlecture
04Hands-on Lab: Modbus Device Communication and Data Exchangelab
05Lesson 5: EtherNet/IP Concepts and Architecturelecture
06Lesson 6: EtherNet/IP Implicit and Explicit Messaginglecture
07Lesson 7: PROFINET Communication Principles and Network Designlecture
08Hands-on Lab: EtherNet/IP and PROFINET Network Configurationlab
09Lesson 9: Introduction to OPC UA for Industrial Interoperabilitylecture
10Lesson 10: OPC UA Client/Server Communication and Securitylecture
11Hands-on Lab: Implementing OPC UA for Data Accesslab
12Lesson 12: Data Logging Strategies and Industrial Data Storagelecture
13Lesson 13: Industrial Data Acquisition and Visualization Fundamentalslecture
14Capstone Service Project: Integrating Industrial Network Data for Monitoringassignment

Syllabus

["Week 1: Lesson 1: Introduction to Industrial Networks and Automation","Week 2: Lesson 2: Network Fundamentals and Topologies in Industrial Settings","Week 3: Lesson 3: Introduction to Modbus RTU and TCP/IP","Week 4: Hands-on Lab: Modbus Device Communication and Data Exchange","Week 5: Lesson 5: EtherNet/IP Concepts and Architecture","Week 6: Lesson 6: EtherNet/IP Implicit and Explicit Messaging","Week 7: Lesson 7: PROFINET Communication Principles and Network Design","Week 8: Hands-on Lab: EtherNet/IP and PROFINET Network Configuration","Week 9: Lesson 9: Introduction to OPC UA for Industrial Interoperability","Week 10: Lesson 10: OPC UA Client/Server Communication and Security","Week 11: Hands-on Lab: Implementing OPC UA for Data Access","Week 12: Lesson 12: Data Logging Strategies and Industrial Data Storage","Week 13: Lesson 13: Industrial Data Acquisition and Visualization Fundamentals","Week 14: Capstone Service Project: Integrating Industrial Network Data for Monitoring"]