Standard

rev.10/13/03

IDS 101 – Industrial Computer Applications

Course Description

Provides a foundation in industrial computers and computer systems with a focus in linking computers to the plant floor process. Topics include: hardware, software, boot sequence, configuration, troubleshooting, and communication platforms.

 

Competency Areas

Hours

Hardware

Class

3

Software

D. Lab

2

Boot Sequence

P. Lab/O.B.I.

3

Configuration

Credit

5

Troubleshooting

 

 

Introduction to Industrial Communication Platforms

 

 

 

Prerequisite:   IFC101,  SCT100

Corequisite:

 

 

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will:

Hours

Class

D.Lab

P.Lab/

O.B.I.

 

HARDWARE

4

1

2

Components

Identify the internal components of a computer.

 

 

 

 

Identify the function of each component of a computer.

 

 

 

 

Describe the standards associated with each component.

 

 

 

 

Assemble a computer.

 

 

 

SOFTWARE

4

2

3

 

Describe commonly used operating systems and the advantages of each.

 

 

 

 

Describe DOS and define the purpose of common DOS commands.

 

 

 

 

Format a hard drive using DOS.

 

 

 

 

Load an operating system.

 

 

 

BOOT SEQUENCE

3

1

3

Boot Sequence

Describe the boot sequence of a computer.

 

 

 

P.O.S.T.

Describe the purpose of the power on self test and the information that can be derived from it.

 

 

 

Boot Sequence

Describe the boot sequence of a computer.

 

 

 

B.I.O.S.

Explain the components that make up the basic input output system.

 

 

 

C.M.O.S.

Describe the function of C.M.O.S.

 

 

 

 

Describe the settings in C.M.O.S.

 

 

 

CONFIGURATION

4

2

3

Hardware

Describe common hardware conflicts and settings.

 

 

 

 

Describe jumpered and jumper less boards.

 

 

 

 

Configure a jumpered board.

 

 

 

Software

Describe common hardware conflicts and settings.

 

 

 

 

Describe jumpered and jumper less boards.

 

 

 

 

Configure a jumpered board.

 

 

 

 

Describe common software conflicts and settings.

 

 

 

 

Describe common software configurations.

 

 

 

 

Describe the function of an IRQ setting.

 

 

 

 

Change the settings of an IRQ.

 

 

 

 

Describe the function of a DMA setting.

 

 

 

 

Describe common DMA settings.

 

 

 

 

Change a DMA setting.

 

 

 

TROUBLESHOOTING

5

4

9

Hardware

Describe the problems that commonly occur with hardware and their symptoms.

 

 

 

 

Explain how the boot sequence can be used to troubleshoot a hardware problem.

 

 

 

Software

Describe the common software conflicts with a computer system.

 

 

 

 

Discuss the symptoms of software conflicts and the solutions.

 

 

 

Peripherals

Describe common problems that occur with peripheral devices.

 

 

 

 

Discuss the techniques that are used to troubleshoot a peripheral device.

 

 

 

 

Troubleshoot computer problems.

 

 

 

Hardware

Describe the problems and their symptoms that commonly occur with hardware.

 

 

 

INTRODUCTION TO INDUSTRIAL COMMUNICATION PLATFORMS

10

10

10

Introduction to Communication Platforms

Describe the purpose of a communication platform.

 

 

 

 

Describe the major communication protocols and the advantages of each.

 

 

 

Profibus

Describe the operation of Profibus.

 

 

 

 

Discuss the protocols used in Profibus and give an advantage of each.

 

 

 

 

Describe the capabilities and limitations of Profibus.

 

 

 

 

Install and setup a Profibus system.

 

 

 

Fieldbus

Describe the operation of Fieldbus.

 

 

 

 

Discuss the protocols used in Fieldbus and give an advantage of each.

 

 

 

 

Describe the capabilities and limitations of Fieldbus.

 

 

 

 

Install and setup a Fieldbus system.

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

 

Technical Publications, Rockwell International, RS View.

Technical Publications, Siemans, Profibus.

Enhanced A+ Guide to Managing and Maintaining Your PN, Third Edition, 2001, Jean Andrews, Thompson Learning, 7625 Empire Dr., Florence, KY 41342.