Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

Work Integrated Learning Programmes Division

IOT in Manufacturing
Digital Learning Handout

Course Title IOT in Manufacturing

Course No(s) ET ZC449/MM ZC449
Credit Units 4
Credit Model 1+0+2 (32 Hours of Class-room Instruction + 64 Hours of Student
Preparation)
Instructor-In-Charge BENU MADHAB
Version Number
Date

Course Objectives:
 Understand current industrial revolution 4.0, the smart manufacturing and its implementation
 Understand the basic architecture of IOT and how IOT helps in increased productivity
 Understand how IOT sensors, automation and data science are transforming individual
processes and improving operational performance throughout the manufacturing enterprises
 Explain how IOT is implemented in other departments and how users can increase efficiency
and productivity in other facilities apart from manufacturing

Course Description:
Safe work practices and workplace safety, Industrial revolution 4.0, Forces behind Industry 4.0 (IoT, big
data and cloud computing, robotics and artificial intelligence), Connected factories (what is connected
factory and criteria for connected factory), Smart devices and smart products, cyber physical system,
definition; cps in manufacturing, Connecting devices with each other and with internet, Data acquiring
and collection, Communication technologies (WIFI, IEEE 802.15.41), RFID, QR codes and cellular
technologies, Protocols, Hardware in IoT, Software (IDE), Cloud platform, Smart devices and control
system, Connectivity and networking in IoT, Smart eyes on shop floor, Integrating smart into existing,
Programming using IoT, Case study and implementation.

Text Book(s):
T1 Internet of Things: A Hands-On Approach by Arshdeep Bahga, Vijay Madisetti, University
Press Publication, 2015.

Reference Book(s) & other resources:

R1 IoT Fundamentals : Networking Technologies, Protocols, and Use Cases for the Internet of
Things, 1/e by David Hanes , Pearson
R2 Internet of Things and Data Analytics Handbook by Hwaiyu Geng © 2017 John Wiley &
 Sons, Inc.

R3 The Internet of Things: Key Applications and Protocols Olivier Hersent, David B. 2nd
Edition, Wiley Publication

Experiential Learning Components:

1. Lab work: None.
2. Project work: None.
3. Case study: None
4. Work integrated Learning Exercise: None.
5. Design work/Field work: None.

Content Structure:

Contact Hour List of Topic Title Sub-Topics Reference

 Safe work practices and workplace Lecture notes
safety
 An understanding of the Seven
Deadly Wastes
0 Prerequisite
 Industrial Standardized Quality
Systems.
 Troubleshooting industrial
processes and equipment.
 Understanding of manufacturing R2-Ch.3,
equipment that underlie Industry Lecture
4.0. notes
 Industrial revolutions1, 2, 3
 Digital manufacturing
 Forces behind Industry 4.0 (IOT,
Industrial
1-4 Big Data And Cloud Computing,
Revolution 4.0
Robotics And Artificial
Intelligence)
 Development in countries like
USA, China, Europe
 How the current industry is
different from Industry 4.0
5-6 Moving Towards  Connected Factories (What Is T1-
Industry 4.0 Connected Factory And Criteria Ch.1&2
For Connected Factory)
 Introduction To IOT (Definition
and generalized form)
 Smart manufacturing
  Smart devices and smart products
 IOT Overview And Technologies R1-Ch. 2 &
Advantages Applications And Lecture notes
Present Limitations
 Cyberphysical System, Definition;
Cps In Manufacturing
 Connecting Devices With Each
Other And With Internet
7-10 IOT Components  Data Acquiring And Collection
 Communication Technologies
(Wifi, Ieee 802.15.41), Rfid, Qr
Codes And Cellular Technologies
 Protocols
 Hardware In IOT
 Software (Ide)
 Cloud Platform
 Smart Seensors R2-Ch.6 &
 Smart Devices Lecture notes
 Plc Operation And Basic
Smart Devices And Programming
11-14
Control System  Operator And Human Interface
 Electronic And Variable Frequency
Drive
 Motor And Motion Control
 Network Server R2-Ch.10
 Distributed Server &13;
R3-Ch.1 & 7
 Router
& Lecture
 Switches And Gateway Devices notes
Connectivity And  Ethernet
15-18
Networking  Buses
 Wireless Communication and
Technologies
 RFID - RF Fundamentals
 WLAN, WSN AND WPN
19-22 Smart Eyes On  Deploying Sensors On Shopfloor T1-Ch.2 & 9,
Shop Floor  Customized Order Management Lecture notes
& Research
 Smart Inventory Management
Paper
 Smart Material Management
 Smart Shipping
 Smart Product Lifecycle
Management
 Smart Supplier Networking
 Smart Aftermarket Servicing
  Smart Quality Control
 Smart Process Improvement
 Smart Supply Chain Management
 Smart Predictive Maintenance
 Smart Logistics
 Smart Asset Monitoring
 Smart Infrastructure Control And
Management
 Fitting Sensors In Existing R2-Ch.29 &
Equipment And Machines 42
Integrating Smart  Smart Data Management - Data On
23-24
Into Existing Cloud
 Connecting Vendors And Oems On
Cloud - Smart Linking Of Factories
 Introduction To Raspberry PI T1-Ch.6 &7
Architecture
 Basic Programming Of Raspberry
PI Using Python
Programming
25-28  Raspberry PI Communication
Using IOT
Interfaces
 Introduction To Cloud Services
And Cloud Service Model
 Introduction To IOT Network
 Stanley Black And Decker - Case Lecture notes
Study Stanley Black & Decker & Research
Connects Factory Floor With Paper
29-30 Case Studies Internet Of Things - Youtube
Video
 GE Case Study
 Siemens Case Study
Implementing a  Example Of Implementing Small Guideline
31-32 from faculty
Small IOT IOT Project

Evaluation Scheme:

Legend: EC = Evaluation Component; AN = After Noon Session; FN = Fore Noon Session

Evaluation Name Type (Open Weight Duration Day, Date, Session, Time
Component (Quiz, Lab, Project, Mid- book,
term exam, End semester Closed
exam, etc.) book,
Online, etc.)
EC - 1 Quiz-I/ Assignment-I Online 10% September 10-20, 2020

Quiz-II /Assignment-II Online 10% October 20-30, 2020

 Mid-Semester Test Closed Book 30% 2 hours Friday, 09/10/2020 (AN)
EC - 2
2 PM – 4 PM
Comprehensive Exam Open Book 50% 3 hours Friday, 27/11/2020 (AN)
EC - 3
2 PM – 5 PM

Syllabus for Mid-Semester Test (Closed Book): Topics in Contact Hours: 1 to 16

Syllabus for Comprehensive Exam (Open Book): All topics
Important links and information:
Elearn portal: https://elearn.bits-pilani.ac.in
Students are expected to visit the Elearn portal on a regular basis and stay up to date with the
latest announcements and deadlines.
Contact sessions: Students should attend the online lectures as per the schedule provided on the
Elearn portal.
Evaluation Guidelines:
1. EC-1 consists of either two Assignments or three Quizzes. Students will attempt them
through the course pages on the Elearn portal. Announcements will be made on the
portal, in a timely manner.
2. For Closed Book tests: No books or reference material of any kind will be permitted.
3. For Open Book exams: Use of books and any printed / written reference material (filed or
bound) is permitted. However, loose sheets of paper will not be allowed. Use of
calculators is permitted in all exams. Laptops/Mobiles of any kind are not allowed.
Exchange of any material is not allowed.
4. If a student is unable to appear for the Regular Test/Exam due to genuine exigencies, the
student should follow the procedure to apply for the Make-Up Test/Exam which will be
made available on the Elearn portal. The Make-Up Test/Exam will be conducted only at
selected exam centres on the dates to be announced later.
It shall be the responsibility of the individual student to be regular in maintaining the self-study
schedule as given in the course handout, attend the online lectures, and take all the prescribed
evaluation components such as Assignment/Quiz, Mid-Semester Test and Comprehensive Exam
according to the evaluation scheme provided in the handout.

Instructor-in-charge

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