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Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery	Frequency Of Classes
English	Self Study, Virtual Classroom, Campus Based/Physical Classroom	Video and Text Based	Weekdays

Course Overview

The course of PG Diploma in Industrial Automation System Design by NIEIT Calicut offered by the national institute of Electronics and Information Technology of Calicut provides a great learning opportunity for all who are interested in the field of technology. The duration of the course is 24 weeks. The enrolled candidate will achieve appropriate experience on course completion which can boost their careers.

The PG Diploma in Industrial Automation System Design certification course will teach the candidates the basics of automation design. The candidates will use and learn professional industry lab materials which will help them grow professionally after the course completion. Students will learn about the basic automation system and processes related to it, measurement of industrial field instruments, plant control, and procession system as well as fundamentals of the area.

The candidate after completing the course will be well equipped with all the skills and techniques required for being professional in the field. The PG Diploma in Industrial Automation System Design certification by NIEIT, Calicut will help the students on professional and academic fronts as well. The candidates will learn the skills which will help and increase their career growth curve.

The Highlights

Flexible payment
The course duration of 24 weeks
Easily accessible course
Presented by the platform of the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology Calicut

Programme Offerings

Projects
Modules
Course materials

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
yes	NIELIT Calicut

The course fee for general category candidates is Rs. 50,000.
The course PG Diploma in Industrial Automation System Design fees payment can be done in easy instalments.
The enrolled candidate from the general category has to pay the fee where the 1st instalment is priced at Rs 29,000
The enrolled candidate from the general category has to pay the fee where the 2nd instalment is priced at Rs 29,000.
Candidates from both SC/ST category and general category have to pay the advance fee priced at Rs 7830 for SC/ST and Rs 10,000 for the general category.
Students belonging to SC/ST category have to pay Rs 7830 as an advance fee and Rs 500 as a registration fee only. The fees paid by the SC/ST candidates is refundable after the course completion.

Fee Details for PG Diploma in Industrial Automation System Design

Fee category	Amount in Rupees
	For general category	For SC/ST category
Registration fee	1,000	500
Total course fee	59,000	6,000
Advance fee	9,000	5,500
1st instalment	29,000	nil
2nd instalment	29,000	nil

*Above fees are inclusive CGST of 9 percent, SGST of 9 percent, and KFC of 1 percent.

Eligibility Criteria

Education

Candidates should have prior knowledge in the field of computer science, mechatronics, and communication.

The enrolled candidates should have knowledge about the ME/M.Tech, B.Tech/BE in instrumentation, chemical engineering, applied electronics, electrical, electronics, instrumentation, and control electronics.

Certification Qualifying Details

The diploma certificate will be issued only when the candidate will provide a provisional or original degree certificate, the original mark lists, and will complete all the modules present in the course curriculum.

What you will learn

Knowledge of engineering

After successful completion PG Diploma in Industrial Automation System Design certification syllabus:

Candidates will learn about the tips and tricks required for being a professional in the field.
Students can learn about how to be professional in the area of industrial automation systems.
Candidates may learn about the use of industrial field instruments, PLCs, PACs, industrial PCs, SCADA/HMI, and data acquisition boards.
Students will learn about machine vision, robots, microprocessor-based instruments, and software related to it.
Candidates may learn about industry-related topics through specific projects.
Learners can learn about the distribution control system architecture.
Students will learn about project management and hardware configuration.
Learners are able to learn about the motor and drives.
Candidates can gain knowledge of AC and DC motor drives.
Students can have important insights into robot task programming.

Who it is for

Electrical EngineerChemical EngineerMechatronics EngineerElectronics Engineer

The course is recommended for the following-

Aspirants who are interested in this area should pursue this course.
Aspirants who want to work as professionals in the field.
Professionals who want to work for their skill advancement (mechatronics engineers, Electrical engineers, Chemical engineers).

Admission Details

The candidates are requested to follow the below-mentioned steps-

Stepp 1: Click on the URL: http://nielit.gov.in/calicut/course-calendar?course code=PC100

Step 2: The candidate will reach the website.

Step 3: The candidates may select their choice of course.

Step 4: After selecting the course fill in the required details.

Step 5: Pay the course fee. You can now avail of the lessons.

The Syllabus

Industrial Automation system structure & functional Levels
PC based hardware and software for Data Acquisition Systems (DAS) and Control
Standard instrumentation signal levels
Selection of sensors / transducers for Industrial application
Functions of industrial signal conditioners / Signal conditioning requirements of common transducers / Intelligent transmitters/sensors
PC Based Data Acquisition System Design
PC Based Data Acquisition & Control (DAQC) I/O Devices & DAQ System Buses
Graphical programming for data acquisition, signal processing, Control, analysis & presentation using Measurement and Automation Software
Developing data acquisition and instrument control applications using NILabVIEW software
Control system design and simulation using NI-LabVIEW software
Design of Instrumentation Loops, ISA Symbols & Diagrams
Introduction to Programmable Automation Controllers (PAC)
PAC architecture using NI hardware and software
Data Acquisition & Control with RTOS (NI Field point I/O, Compact RIO)
RTOS based Industrial Applications

Programmable Logic Controllers & PLC interfacing Techniques
Programming of PLC using Ladder diagrams, Function Block diagram & Structured Text Language (with IEC 61131-3 Languages)
PLC programming with Allen Bradley SLC500 series , RS Logix 500 & RSLinx Software, Emulate500 Software, LogixPro Simulator
Allen Bradley Compact Logix Series PLC (1769 L23), RS Logix 5000 Software
SIEMENS SIMATIC S7 controllers (CPU 300,400,1200 &1500) SIEMENS IM151-1 High Feature, Siemens Touch Panel TP 177B SIMATIC STEP 7 Professional programming Software, TIA v15.1& S7-PLCSIM
ABB AC500 PLC System, PM 581-ETH CPU & PM554-TP-ETH
ABB Software PS501-PROG Control Builder
System design with PLC / Controller tuning methods
Comparison of different brands of PLCs
Fundamental process control techniques
Implementation of control strategies /techniques using PLC
Troubleshooting and maintenance of PLC systems

Introduction to SCADA/HMI systems
Different Systems in SCADA like Field Instrumentation, RTUs, Industrial Data Communication / Networks and MTUs
GE Intellution’s iFix 6.5 / Siemens WinCC SCADA Software
NI-LabVIEW DSC (Data logging & Supervisory Control) SCADA Software
HMI Development, Data Processing, Control Algorithm Programming
Modem connectivity & SCADA protocols
Network Communications, Communication with RTUs, PLC as RTUs
PC with Data Acquisition Cards/ PAC as RTUs
Database Connectivity with standard DBMS
OPC (OLE for Process Control) Configuration with RTUs & MTU
Historical data collection using SCADA software
Comparison of different SCADA packages
SCADA development for Small Scale Pilot Plants (Case Study)
Basics of Industrial Data Analytics
Connectivity using OPC UA: Information exchange with different layers of automation

Introduction to Industrial Networking
Analog and Digital Communications on Plant Floors
PLC to PLC & PLC to PC communication
RS232-422-485 standards, Ethernet, AB-DH485,
HART, MODBUS, PROFIBUS,PROFINET and Foundation Fieldbus
Introduction to Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)and applications
- Understanding IT and OT convergence: Evolution of IIoT
- IIoT Architectures - Device, Network and Cloud Networks, communication technologies and protocols
Industrial cloud platforms
- Cloud components and services & How to use Node-RED node
- Device Management, Databases, Visualization, Reporting, Notification/Alarm management, Security management, Cloud resource monitoring and management
- Siemens IoT2040 platform (industrial gateway) and associated hardware
- Interface with industrial cloud platforms (MindSphere/ IBM Whatson)
- Industrial IoT security, Standards and Best practices

Distributed Control System (DCS) architecture
Introduction to ABB Freelance DCS
ABB Control Builder F Configuration / development Tool
Project Management and hardware / protocol configuration
ABB - AC 800F (Industrial IT Controller) Process Station configuration
Process visualization software, DigiVis for Operator Stations
Developing DCS programs, task based programming and function blocks
S800 I/O modules and interfaces
Foundation fieldbus and profibus interfaces to DCS
Field Device configuration via FDT/DTM
Process measurements & control through fieldbus I/O modules
Data access through Industrial Gateways

Motors & Drives
DC Motor Drives
AC Motor Drives (AB Power flex)
Servo Motor Drives (Siemens SINAMICS V90)
Embedded Controllers for Drives
Industrial Application of drives

Evaluation process

A specific exam is not conducted for the certification of this course. After the course, completion candidates will receive a PG diploma certificate which can boost their careers.