MODULE DETAILS

Fieldbuses DMNFBU614

Nominal duration in hours: 36 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 basic features of HART, AS-i, DeviceNet, Profibus and Foundation Fieldbus H1 fieldbus systems, fieldbus versus ethernet, and fieldbus safety considerations.

MODULE PURPOSE

The purpose of this module is for participants to develop knowledge of the basic features of popular fieldbus systems and be able to compare the alternatives and consider safety aspects.

MODIFICATION HISTORY

Original module approved in 2011 (52438WA); December 2014 (52727WA).  This version is Version 3.

PREREQUISITE AND/OR CO‑REQUISITE MODULES

Modules that must be delivered and assessed before this module:

Data Communications DMNDCO607

Ethernet DMNETH608

Wireless LANs and mesh networks DMNWLA612

Modules that must be delivered concurrently with this module:

N/A

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES

On successful completion of this module students will be able to:

1.    Compare basic features of HART and AS-i

2.    Compare basic features of DeviceNet, PROFIBUS and FOUNDATION Fieldbus H1

3.    Identify and explain implications of using ethernet and wireless in place of or with fieldbuses

4.    Outline safety systems in fieldbus

LEARNING OUTCOMES

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Learning outcomes specify what students will be able to do as a result of the learning.

Assessment criteria provide the criteria by which achievement of the learning outcomes will be judged.

1

Compare basic features of HART and AS-i

1.1

Define the term fieldbuses

1.2

Outline applications of fieldbuses in mining

1.3

Outline characteristics of HART relevant to mining

1.4

Outline characteristics of AS-Interface relevant to mining

1.5

Compare features of the major IEC fieldbus standards

2

Compare basic features of DeviceNet, PROFIBUS and FOUNDATION Fieldbus H1

2.1

Compare characteristics, relevant to mining, of:

(a)  DeviceNet

(b)  PROFIBUS DP/PA

(c)  FOUNDATION Fieldbus H1

in terms of:

(i) supported media

(ii) supported topologies

(iii) OSI Physical Layer implementation

(iv) message structure

(v) Medium Access Control

(vi) device power

3

Identify and explain implications of using ethernet and wireless in place of or with fieldbuses

3.1

Identify and explain ethernet-based alternatives to:

(a) DeviceNet

(b) PROFIBUS

(c) FOUNDATION Fieldbus H1

3.2

Outline available wireless extensions to:

(a) DeviceNet

(b) PROFIBUS

(c) FOUNDATION Fieldbus H1

4

Outline safety systems in fieldbus

4.1

Explain general safety considerations with fieldbuses

4.2

Explain safety systems built on:

(a) AS-I

(b) DeviceNet

(c) PROFIBUS

DELIVERY MODE

Online and/or face-to-face.

SPECIALISED RESOURCES

Software

·         Devicenet Manager Configuration

ASSESSMENT STRATEGY

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

Assessor Requirements:

Assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the standards for registered training organisation (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.

Assessors must also hold a tertiary qualification in engineering or related field.

The RTO must also ensure that trainers and assessors keep their industry knowledge up to date through ongoing professional development.

Assessment Conditions:

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 may 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.