FUNDAMENTALS OF PROCESS AUTOMATION
Sub Code 24SPA014 CIA Marks 25(T)+25(P)
L-T-P-S 3-0-2-0 SEE Marks 50(T)
Total Hours 45(L)+15(P) Total Marks 100
Credits 04 Exam Hours 02
Course Objectives:
1. To develop the knowledge of Process Automation through Internet of Things (IoT) and
WebTechnology.
2. To understand the concept of M2M (machine to machine) with necessary protocols.
3. To demonstrate IoT Physical devices, sensors and endpoints.
4. To develop interfacing of various sensors with Arduino/Raspberry Pi.
Course Outcomes:
After studying this course, students will be able to:
CO-1: To develop the knowledge of basic concepts of Internet of Things
CO-2: Understand the concept of IoT in comparison with Mobile-to-Mobile
framework.CO-3: Demonstrate devices like sensors, actuators and microcontrollers.
CO-4: To apply the ability to transmit data wirelessly between different devices.
PART – A
MODULE 1 (09 Hours)
Introduction to Mechatronics systems: Definition, Multidisciplinary Scenario, Evolution of
Mechatronics, Design of Mechatronics system, Objectives, advantages and disadvantages of
Mechatronics. Introduction to Arduino.
Teaching Pedagogy: Chalk and talk method - digital presentation - Video demos, MCQ test/Quiz,
Summary of every session must be presented by the selected student.
MODULE 2 (09 Hours)
Basic principles and strategies of automation, Overview of manufacturing operations, Basic
elements of an automated system, Overview of industrial control systems, Hardware components;
sensors, actuators, ADC, DAC
Introduction to IIOT - Definition and Key Concepts of IIoT, Difference between IoT and IIoT,
Evolution and Importance of IIoT in Industry 4.0. IIoT Architecture.
Teaching Pedagogy: Chalk and talk method - PowerPoint presentation - Video demos, MCQ test,
Summary of every session must be presented by the selected student.
MODULE 3 (09 Hours)
IoT & Web Technology: The Internet of Things Today, Time for Convergence, Towards the IoT
Universe, Internet of Things Vision, IoT Strategic Research and Innovation Directions, IoT
Applications, Future Internet Technologies, Infrastructure, Networks and Communication,
Processes, Data Management, Security, Privacy & Trust, Device Level Energy Issues,
Teaching Pedagogy: Chalk and talk method - digital presentation - Video demos, MCQ test/Quiz,
Summary of every session must be presented by the selected student.
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MODULE 4 (09 Hours)
Controlling Hardware:
Connecting LED, Buzzer, Switching High Power devices with transistors, Controlling AC Power
devices with Relays, Controlling servo motor, speed control of DC Motor, unipolar and bipolar
Stepper motors Sensors- Light sensor, temperature sensor with thermistor, voltage sensor, ADC
and DAC, Temperature and Humidity Sensor DHT11, Motion Detection Sensors, Wireless
Bluetooth Sensors, Level Sensors, USB Sensors, Embedded Sensors.
Teaching Pedagogy: Chalk and talk method - digital presentation - Video demos, MCQ test/Quiz,
Summary of every session must be presented by the selected student.
MODULE 5 (09 Hours)
Programming an Arduino IoT Device, Preparing the development environment (Arduino IDE),
Exploring the Arduino language (C/C++) syntax, Coding, compiling, and uploading to the
microcontroller, Working with Arduino Communication Modules: Bluetooth Modules, WiFi
Modules and I2C and SPI, Interfacing Arduino and Blynk via USB : LED Blinking, Controlling a
Servomotor.
Teaching Pedagogy: Chalk and talk method - digital presentation - Video demos, MCQ test/Quiz,
Summary of every session must be presented by the selected student.
PART – B
LABORATORY EXPERIMENTS (Total 15 Hours of Practical, 02 hours lab session per
weekper batch)
EXP NO 1: To control the buzzer with output signals from a microcontroller.
EXP NO 2: To read the analog and digital data values from an Infrared sensor.
EXP NO 3: To detect the presence of an obstacle and give indication through buzzer.
EXP NO 4: To detect the level of moisture in soil with moisture sensor.
EXP NO 5: Interfacing RFID sensor with Arduino through IoT development kit and read the data
from RFID tag
EXP NO 6: To interface Bluetooth module to control relay through output from microcontroller.
EXP NO 7: To control the speed and direction of DC motors.
EXP NO 8: To control the angular rotations of servo motor.
EXP NO 9: To detect the level of moisture in soil and display the data over the IoT cloud using
ThingSpeak
Text Books:
1. David Hanes, Gonzalo Salgueiro, Patrick Grossetete, Rob Barton and Jerome Henry,
IoTFundamentals: Networking Technologies, Protocols and Use Cases for Internet of
Things, Cisco Press, 2017
2. Vijay Madisetti and Arshdeep Bahga, “Internet of Things (A Hands-on-Approach)”,
1stEdition, VPT, 2014.
3. "Mechatronics: Principles and Applications" by Godfrey C. Onwubolu Reference Books:
4. Raj Kamal, “Internet of Things: Architecture and Design Principles”, 1st Edition, McGraw
Hill Education, 2017. (ISBN: 978-9352605224).
5. N. Ida, Sensors, Actuators and Their Interfaces, SciTech Publishers, 2014.
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6. Cuno Pfister, Getting Started with the Internet of Things, O‟Reilly Media, 2011, ISBN:
978-1-4493- 9357-1.
7. Srinivasa K G, “Internet of Things”,CENGAGE Leaning India, 2017.
Weblinks and Video lectures
1. https://www.tibco.com/reference-center/what-is-process-automation
2. https://www.uipath.com/rpa/robotic-process-automation
3. https://youtu.be/oxMdDsud5vg - NPTEL
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