Abstract:
Due to lack of university-industry linkages in our country, the students, especially at
undergraduate level, when exposed to industries after their graduation, face practical
difficulties. To bridge this gap, a model of DCS (Distributed Control System) has been
proposed which can be effectively used as hands on training tool in universities labs.
The model presented, meets all the fundamental requirements, such as (1) it is userfriendly
(2) It can be customized (3) It contains a built-in mechanism for remote and
secured communication. During the literature review, it was found that the earlier
systems developed, were lacking in one or the other fundamental requirements.
The research work presents a solution to the problem by designing a simple,
customizable DCSM model for secured communication via TLServer, FServer and
KEPServer. TLServer 3.1 combined with Trilogi 6.31 is working as an administrator
as well as engineering station in local loop communication, while the FServer works
as a user. The DCSM controller can be programmed remotely and can also be
controlled through online monitoring simulator. Architecture of proposed model is
consist of four layers (1) Hexatec Saturn 3.0 acts as a HMI (Fluman Machine
Interface) (2) KEPServerEx 4.0 acts as a OPC (OLE for Process Control) (3) Trilogi
FMD88-10 PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) acts as a controller (4) Sensors.
Currently, the developed model is a part of BUKC Intranet, having a MAC address
(00-1F-2E-02-04-DE), an IP address (192.168.9.6), Subnet Mask (255.255.240.0)
and port address (9080).
