The University f TEXas at Austin Dept.

of echanical Engineering %,

Spring 2010 Austin * Texas.

ME-348D/ME-392Q.9
(Advanced) Mechatronics
Unique Number (ME-348D): Unique Number (ME-392Q.9): Meeting Place: Time: Instructor: Oce/Laboratory: Phone/Fax/Mobile: EMails: Office Hours: Teaching Assistant (TA): TA Rooms: TA Phone: TA EMails: TA Office Hours: 18285=[%0100 0111 0110 1101]2 =[$476D]16 18590=[%0100 1001 0100 0011]2 =[$4943]16 Class: ETC 4.150 (2.102), Lab: ETC 3.148, Class: TTh 14:00-15:30, Lab: TBA [M: 9:00-10:00]; [W: 14:00-15:00]

Benito R. Fernndez, Ph.D. a Room ETC 4.152C / ETC 3.148, +1 (512) [ 471-7852 / 471-7682 / 567-8230 ], benito@mail.utexas.edu, [cc:] benito.fernandez@gmail.com TWTh 13:25 - 13:55 (fell free to drop by or email your questions)
Raghunandan K. Ranganathan (Raghu) ETC 3.148 (Advanced Mechatronics Lab) +1 (512) 656-3068 raghunandan@mail.utexas.edu, [cc:] TA@gmail.com TBA (Tentative: M: 9:00-10:00; W: 14:00-15:00)

Description:
Mechatronics: electrical & electronic components, data acquisition, signal conditioning, sensors & actuators interfacing, communications, digital logic, microcomputer architecture, real-time systems, state machines, assembly & other language programming, computer control, intelligent, resilient, recongurable & evolutionary systems.

Course Contents:
I. Introduction to Mechatronics. Some Denitions. Engineering Fields that support Mechatronics. Professionalism. II. Signal Conditioning. Signals and number representation. Elements and Analysis of Electric Circuits. Serial-parallel networks. Kirchhos Laws; Norton & Th`venin Equivalents. e RLC & Op-Amp Circuits. Passive/Active Filters. A/D & D/A conversion. Transducers: Sensors & Actuators, and their interfaces. III. Basic Electronics (review). Diode, Transistor, and Thyristor Circuits. Power electronics and conversion. From silicon to logic gates . Boolean logic and Karnaugh maps. Digital Logic and Logic Families. Programmable logic controllers. IV. Microcontrollers. Architecture and Software. From ASIC to Embedded Systems. Sequential & Parallel Computing. Mixed-Signal (Hybrid Computing). Timer, Communication & Interrupt Mechanisms. Control Schemes: State Machine, PID, Adaptive. V. Fundamentals of Mechatronic Design. Functional and parametric design. Interface design. Fundamentals of control systems analysis. Causes of failure and errors. Fault nding.

Course Objectives:
To introduce the way microprocessors operate and interface with the environment. The major motivation is for experimental setup, data acquisition and control of mechanical systems. 1

Prerequisites:
ME-319, EE-331K (or ME-340/140L), Upper Division, High Level Programming Experience.

Text:
Smaili, A., & F. Mrad, Applied Mechatronics, Oxford University Press, New York, USA, 2008, ISBN #0-978-0-19-530702-3.

References:
Alciatore, D.G., & M.B. Histand, Introduction to Mechatronics and Measurement Systems, McGraw-Hill, Inc., New York, USA, 2007, ISBN #978-0-07-296305-2. Bolton, W., Mechatronics: Electronic Control Systems in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, 3rd Edition, Pearson Education, Ltd, Essex, UK, 2003, ISBN #0-131-21633-3. Onwubolu, G.C. Mechatronics Principles and Applications, Elsevier, Oxford, UK, 2005. ISBN #0-7506-6379-0. Stier, A. K., Design with Microprocessors for Mechanical Engineers, McGrawHill, Inc., 1992, ISBN #0-931-931988-34-9. LabVIEW Users Manual, National Instruments (Available in the Lab). MultiSim Users Manual, National Instruments (Available in the Lab). Dirscoll, F. F., R. F. Coughlin, & R. S. Villanucci, Data Acquisition and Process Control with the M68HC11 Microcontroller, Merrill, an imprint of Macmillan Publishing Compan, 1994, ISBN #0-02-330555-X. Malmsatdt, H. V., C. G. Enke, & S. R. Grouch, Microcomputers and Electronic Instrumentation: Making The Right Connections, American Chemical Society, 1994, ISBN #0-8412-2861-2. Mims, Forrest M. III, Getting Started in Electronics, Archer, Radio Shack, A division of Tandy Corporation, (1983) Seventh Print 1988.

Grading:
Mid Term Exam Homework Laboratory Term Project 10% 40% 40% 10% (TAKE-HOME) (6-10, NO LATE HOMEWORK) (8-12) (1-3 students. Due Dates: Written Report: Last Class Day. Oral Presentation & Demo: Day Scheduled for Final.)

Grades will be assigned according to cumulative average: A: 90 & above; B: 80 - 89; C: 70 - 79; D: 60 - 69; F: Below 60. Scores for all assignments and exams will be posted on the UT eGradebook. Access to the eGradebook, on UTs secure website https://utdirect.utexas.edu/diia/egb/ requires your UT Electronic ID (UTEID) and password.

Disabilities:
The University of Texas at Austin provides upon request appropriate academic adjustments for qualied students with disabilities. For more information, contact the Oce of the Dean of Students at 471-6259, 471-4241 TDD or the School of Engineering Director of Students with Disabilities at 471-4321. 2

Class Evaluation:
The Measurement and Evaluation Center (MEC) course evaluations forms for the School of Engineering will be administered during the last week of class to evaluate the course and instructor. Additional evaluations may be used during the semester to obtain additional feedback in order to enhance your academic experience.

Assistance:
Assistance is available during oce1 hours or by appointment. For rapid response, send your question via e-mail to benito@mail.utexas.edu. Provide sucient detail.

Collaboration:
Discussion of assignments (homework and projects) with other students is encouraged, but all work submitted must be your own. Any evidence of plagiarism or other forms of scholastic dishonesty will be grounds for a failing grade in the course.

Miscelaneous:
No dropping after the 4th day of class (2009.02.11); with Deans approval: 2009.03.24 (Go to the oce of Engineering Student Aairs, ECJ 2.200). Scholastic honesty rules will be strictly enforced.

Objectives:
Represent dynamical systems in mathematical terms (dierential equations) using bond graphs Assess characteristic behavior of dynamic systems in the time and frequency domains Synthesize automatic controllers to achieve desired behavior

Course Catalog Description:

Lumped physical system models; electrical, uid, mechanical, and thermal system analysis; linear system transient, steady-state behavior; introduction to feedback control. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.

Homework Policy:
Homework will be assigned to support lecture material and reading assignments. There will be approximately six (6) to ten (10) homework assignments. Unless specied, the homework is due the beginning of class, one week after the assignment date. No late homework will be accepted except for illness or other extenuating circumstances. Students should bring a signed excuse from a health professional (if ill) or other authoritative professional (other extenuating circumstances). For full credit, work must be done in a neat and professional manner; all relevant sketches and intermediate results must be shown; and numerical answers must include relevant magnitudes, directions, and units. Solutions will be posted on the BalckBoard web page.

Examination and Laboratory Policy:

The class will not have a nal exam. In liu of the Final, there is a term project. During the scheduled There will be eight (8) to twelve (12) Laboratory assignments. The AML (Advanced Mechatronics Laboratory) is located in ETC 3.148. Access to the Lab is 24/7 with an authorized UT ID (with RFID code).
If not in my oce (ETC 4.152C), look for me in the Advanced Mechatronics Lab (ETC 3.148)

 You are responsible to follow the safety rules of the AML and follow instructions from TA(s) and Instructor(s).

Class Format:
Lecture style.

Attendance:
Regular class attendance is expected but roll will not be taken. Class participation will be noted.

Important Dates:
Refer to course catalogs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Students should have before taking this course:
All materials covered in courses M 427K, ME 218 (318), and ME 324. Completion or coregistration in ME-340 is required and basic knowledge of heat transfer and uid mechanics. Special emphasis will be on mathematical modeling, solution of dierential equations, and complex numbers.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Students gain from this course:

Students will gain experience in mathematical modeling of dynamics systems to determine response characteristics to design parameters, an appreciation for applied mathematics (using dierential equations, complex numbers, etc.) and math applications (MatLab), and the ability to control the dynamic performance of dynamic systems.

Impact on Subsequent Courses in Curriculum:

This is a technical elective. It should help in the senior design projects courses.

ABET EC2000 Program Outcomes Achieved:

x y z |  Knowledge of and ability to apply engineering and science fundamentals to real problems Ability to solve open-ended problems Ability to design mechanical components, systems, and processes Ability to use modern computer tools in mechanical engineering Ability and desire to lay a foundation for continued learning beyond the baccalaureate degree.

ASME PROGRAM CRITERIA OUTCOMES ACHIEVED: Mechanical Engineering Criterion a. Knowledge of chemistry and calculus-based physics with in-depth knowledge of at least one. b. The ability to apply advanced mathematics through multivariate calculus and dierential equations. c. Familiarity with statistics and linear algebra. d. Ability to work professionally in both the thermal and mechanical systems areas including the design and realization of such systems.

ASME Program Criteria Outcomes Achieved:

(b) Ability to apply advanced mathematics through multivariate calculus and dierential equations. 4

ABET EC2000 Program Outcomes. Outcome 1. Knowledge of and ability to apply engineering and science fundamentals to real problems. 2. Ability to formulate and solve openended problems. 3. Ability to design mechanical and thermal components, systems, and processes. 4. Ability to set up and conduct experiments, and to present the results in a professional manner. Outcome 6. Ability to communicate in written, oral and graphical forms. 7. Ability to work in teams and apply interpersonal skills in engineering contexts. 8. Ability and desire to lay a foundation for continued learning beyond the baccalaureate degree. 9. Awareness of professional issues in engineering practice, including ethical responsibility, safety, the creative enterprise, and loyalty and commitment to the profession. 10. Awareness of contemporary issues in engineering practice, including economic, social, political, and environmental issues and global impact.

5. Ability to use modern computer tools in mechanical engineering.

(d) Ability to work professionally in both the thermal and mechanical systems areas including the design and realization of such systems.

Design Assignments:
No special design assignments will be given. Students will be asked to design controllers in homework.

Computer:
Computers can be used to solve dierential equations, frequency response, and to do specialized control tasks (i.e. Nyquist, polar, root loci, etc.)

Professionalism Topics:
Not specically covered.