Implementación de un Sistema de Control Industrial (ICS) Didáctico Modular para el Laboratorio de Redes Industriales : Diseño e Implementación de un Módulo Didáctico Emulador de una Celda de Control Industrial Basada en una Red Ethernet/IP.

Abstract

This paper presents the development of a training module based on an Ethernet/IP network for use in the Industrial Networks Laboratory. The module incorporates hardware capable of acquiring sensor data and facilitating actuator control at the field level. In addition, the Ethernet didactic module includes a configurable switch that allows the configuration of VLAN (virtual local area network), thus segmenting the module's equipment into diverse groups to work in isolation. The main objective is to integrate this module into the ICS (Industrial Control System) didactic modular system of the Industrial Networks Laboratory.

The module aims to emulate the supervision and control of an industrial process, taking advantage of the Ethernet Industrial technology using Ethernet/IP. The hardware and software requirements necessary for the effective control of the process have been analyzed. In addition, an intuitive interface has been designed to facilitate the monitoring and supervision of the process through a touch panel.

By incorporating this didactic module into the Industrial Networks Laboratory infrastructure, students can gain firsthand experience in managing Ethernet/IP-based networks for industrial applications. The module provides a learning platform that fosters practical understanding of industrial process control, network management and communication protocols in an educational environment.