K L University

(Deemed to be University, u/s 3 of U G C Act 1956)

Department of Mechanical Engineering
Green Fields, Vaddeswaram, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh.

Home Assignment 1
B. Tech. IV/IV (Mechanical Engineering)
2nd Semester AY: 2015-16
Subject: Mechatronics (12OE442)
Time: 45 Min
Max Marks: 10

Date:

Jan 2016

Course Coordinator: Dr. V L Krishnan

Note: Answer ANY TWO questions assigned by the invigilator from the following.
1. Explain the functioning of a washing machine as a mechatronic system, with the help of
relevant sketches and /or block diagrams.

(CO1, COI1, Analyze)

2. What are the various types of sensors used for temperature measurement? Compare
the sensors with regard to their relative scope and limitations. (CO1, COI1, Analyze)
3. What are the various applications of strain gauge based sensors? Explain any two
applications in detail, with the help of relevant diagrams.

(CO1, COI1, Understand)

4. Explain the working principle of optical encoders with the help of relevant diagrams.
Compare the working of absolute and incremental encoder? (CO1, COI1, Analyze)
5. Draw a block diagram representing the composition of a microcontroller based digital
architecture. How does a PLC differ from a microcontroller? (CO1, COI2,
Understand)

6. Why is it not possible to connect sensors such as thermocouples, strain gauges and
accelerometers directly to a digital computer? Explain in detail.

(CO1, COI2, Apply)

Recommended References:
1. W. Bolton, Mechatronics: Electronic Control Systems in Mechanical and Electrical
Engineering, 3rd Edition, Pearson education, 2007.
2. David G. Alciatore, Michael B. Histand, Introduction to mechatronics and
measurement systems, 2nd Edition, McGraw-Hill Professional, 2002.
3. Online learning resources.