The course teaches the students the way of full implementation of computer integration of manufacturing systems.

Outcomes of cases are mastering the techniques and the choice of appropriate systems and / or devices and interfaces that can be applied in various manufacturing processes in order to achieve full integration of computer. Special emphasis is on the application of various technologies for communication in a single system.

Introduction to CIM. Review of the existing CIM model. ISO-OSI reference model. Network topology and network communications. Industrial network protocols: TCP / IP, Ethernet, Profibus, Foundation Fieldbus, wireless Ethernet, DeviceNet, ASI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth. Flexible manufacturing systems. Interfaces: RS-232, RS-485, RS-422, USB. Transfer lines. Ways to implement CIM and analysis of advantages and disadvantages. Examples of CIM systems.

Teaching is conducted through lectures and exercises. During the exercises the student is required to do practice-oriented tasks. Testing knowledge takes place through the theoretical part of the exam, while before that has to do all the exercises provided. The final exam is in the form of tests and refers to the theoretical issues.