Industrial Networking and Cloud Computing
Overview
This unit of study aims to introduce Industrial Internet of Things and the fundamentals of industrial networks and cloud computing. Students will learn how to correctly set up an industrial network. This unit also will enable the student to set up a cloud service for a cyber-physical system.
Requisites
27-October-2024
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Understand and classify wired and wireless communication technologies, their properties and typical industrial applications
- Apply network topologies, protocols and troubleshoot defined network problems.
- Analyze and compare Service-oriented Architecture based Middleware
- Set up and Configure a secure industrial network for cyber-physical systems.
- Apply and demonstrate the concepts of industrial networking in an engineering application.
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Face to Face Contact (Phasing out) Class | 10.00 | 8 weeks | 80 |
| Placement Placement | 1.25 | 8 weeks | 10 |
| Online Contact (Phasing out) Online Learning Activities | 0.83 | 12 weeks | 10 |
| Unspecified Learning Activities (Phasing out) Independent Learning | 4.17 | 12 weeks | 50 |
| TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Assignment | Individual | 20% | 2,3 |
| Project | Individual/Group | 30% | 1,2,3,5 |
| Project | Individual/Group | 30% | 1,2,3,5 |
| Test | Individual | 20% | 1,4 |
Content
Networking Basics
Topology, Network Protocols and Communications standards
Ethernet, and Fieldbus (e.g. I/O link, EtherCAT)
Characteristics, functions and applications of Middleware (e.g. OPCU/A)
 Functions and configuration of Gateways (e.g. mindconnect, MicroTik, Dragino)
Troubleshooting Techniques for industrial networking
Cloud based services
1. PaaSÂ Â (e.g. Mindsphere)
2.SaaSÂ Â Â
3.IaaS
Operational, Security and business impact for moving to the cloud
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.