DE/ME-3.

8 MECHATRONICS Internal Marks: 40 External Marks: 60 Total Marks: 100

1. Introduction to Mechatronics: Definition and approach of Mechatronics,
Measurement and Control Systems, Microprocessor based controllers and
Mechatronics Approach.
2. Sensors and Transducers: Performance Terminology, Displacement, velocity,
Position, Proximity, force, fluid pressure, liquid level, temperature, light sensors,
procedure for selection.
3. Signal Conditioning: Op Amp, Protection, digital signals, Multiplexes and digital
signal processing, pulse modulation
4. Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems: Actuation systems, Directions, pressure and
process control valve, Pneumatic and hydraulic systems
5. Electrical Actuation System: Mechanical Switches, Solid State Switches, Solenoid,
DC/AC Motors, Stepper Motors
6. Microprocessor and Its Application: Architecture of Microprocssor 8085,
Instruction set, Embedding a microprocessor into a Mechatronics system.
7. Microprocessor Based Project: Assemble a suitable system using microprocessor
kit for its control.
Books: 1. W. Bolton, Mechatronics, Pearson Education. 2. Rafiquzzaman,
Microprocessors. 3. S. Boennett, Real time computer controls, Prentice Hall. 4.
Benjamin C. Kuo, Automatic Control Systems, Prentice Hall.