MODULE DETAILS
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Module 4: Wireless Communication Systems
NOMINAL DURATION 6 weeks (72 hours total time commitment) This time commitment includes the structured activities, preparation reading, and attendance at each webinar, completing exercises, practical assessments and proctored assessments. It is also expected that students spend additional time on readings, personal study, independent research and learning, practicing on remote labs and required software and working on any projects and assignments. This module covers the basics of wireless communication, terrestrial microwave links, Wireless LANs, Wireless Mesh Networks, mobile telemetry systems, and RFID systems |
MODULE PURPOSE
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The purpose of this module is for participants to gain an overview of the make-up and structure of telecommunications networks, which have changed dramatically in the past few years, especially with regards to wireless communication. |
MODIFICATION HISTORY | Rev 4.0 |
PREREQUISITE AND/OR CO‑REQUISITE MODULES |
Module 2: Industrial Data Communications (DITIDC602) Unit 3: Design basic industrial Ethernet networks (DITETH603) |
ASSESSMENT STRATEGY
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METHODS OF ASSESSMENT Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, structured assessments, samples and questioning. This will include short answer questions on the knowledge content, the use of remote and virtual labs, and writing tasks to apply the learning to academic tasks. CONDITIONS OF ASSESSMENT Assessors must:
Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this module. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials. Assessments will be open book assessment and may be completed off campus. Invigilation software will be used for some assessments to ensure authenticity of work completed. Model answers must be provided for all knowledge-based assessments to ensure reliability of assessment judgements when marking is undertaken by different assessors. |
SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES
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Learning Outcome 1
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Explain the basics of wireless communication
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Assessment Criteria |
1.1 Outline the regulatory structure and frequency allocation for wireless communications |
1.2 Explain the basics of modulation and spread spectrum |
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1.3 Identify and explain the choice of antennas and related issues |
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1.4 Describe the test equipment used for wireless systems | |
Learning Outcome 2
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Establish the parameters for a terrestrial microwave link
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Assessment Criteria
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2.1 Establish the antenna heights for a given point-to-point terrestrial microwave link |
2.2 Establish the link budget for a given point-to-point terrestrial microwave link | |
Learning Outcome 3
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Identify and explain the design and operation of Wireless LANs
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Assessment Criteria
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3.1 Identify and explain the basic concepts and acronyms related to IEEE 802.11 WLANs |
3.2 Explain the salient attributes of the IEEE 802.11 variants ‘a’ thru ‘ax’ (Wi-Fi 6), including co-existence issues |
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3.3 Outline the architecture and attributes of wireless networks for Industrial Automation and Control |
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Learning Outcome 4
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Describe the attributes of Wireless Mesh Networks
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Assessment Criteria
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4.1 Describe the basic attributes of mesh networks |
4.2 Compare the following mesh networks: IEEE 802.11 mesh, WirelessHART (IEEE 802.15.4), and ISA SP100.11a |
Learning Outcome 5
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Identify and explain the design and operation of mobile telemetry systems |
Assessment Criteria |
5.1 Describe the components used in telemetry systems
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5.2 Identify and explain the application of mobile (portable) telemetry systems
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Learning Outcome 6
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Identify and explain the design and operation of RFID systems
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Assessment Criteria
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6.1 Identify and explain RFID in terms of: (a) Fundamentals of operation (b) Tags (c) Tag packaging formats |
6.2 Describe the components of an RFID systems |
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Delivery mode Online and/or face-to-face |