This document provides an overview of the subjects to be covered in a lecture series on Mechatronic Systems at the University of Technology's Mechanical Engineering Department. The 12 topics that will be covered include introductions to mechatronic systems, sensors and signal conditioning, various actuating systems, system modeling techniques, system response, closed loop control, microprocessors and controllers, PLC systems, mechatronic project case studies, and CNC machines. Assessment will include projects, midterm exams, and a final exam.
This document provides an overview of the subjects to be covered in a lecture series on Mechatronic Systems at the University of Technology's Mechanical Engineering Department. The 12 topics that will be covered include introductions to mechatronic systems, sensors and signal conditioning, various actuating systems, system modeling techniques, system response, closed loop control, microprocessors and controllers, PLC systems, mechatronic project case studies, and CNC machines. Assessment will include projects, midterm exams, and a final exam.
This document provides an overview of the subjects to be covered in a lecture series on Mechatronic Systems at the University of Technology's Mechanical Engineering Department. The 12 topics that will be covered include introductions to mechatronic systems, sensors and signal conditioning, various actuating systems, system modeling techniques, system response, closed loop control, microprocessors and controllers, PLC systems, mechatronic project case studies, and CNC machines. Assessment will include projects, midterm exams, and a final exam.
This document provides an overview of the subjects to be covered in a lecture series on Mechatronic Systems at the University of Technology's Mechanical Engineering Department. The 12 topics that will be covered include introductions to mechatronic systems, sensors and signal conditioning, various actuating systems, system modeling techniques, system response, closed loop control, microprocessors and controllers, PLC systems, mechatronic project case studies, and CNC machines. Assessment will include projects, midterm exams, and a final exam.
Mechanical & Electronic Systems Lecture 1 Introduction to Mechatronics. 1 Subjects to be Covered • • 1- Introduction to mechatronic systems. • • 2- Sensors & Signal Conditioning. • • 3- Actuating Systems: Pneumatic and Hydraulic • • 4- Actuating Systems: Mechanical, Electrical ; • • 5- System Modeling: Mathematical Modeling, Electrical modeling • • 6- System Modeling: Mechanical Modeling, Thermal Modeling. • • 7- System Response. • • 8- Closed Loop Control. • • 9- Microprocessors and Microcontroller systems. • • 10- PLC system. • • 11- Mechatronic System Projects: Study case • • 12- CNC - Machines 2 Our Approach to Cover Essential Units • • Lectures, • • Exercises, • • Assignments , • • Projects and presentation
• Assessment Methods:
• Method Quantity (%)
• Project 1 20 • Midterm Exam(s) 20 • Final Exam 1 60 3 Introduction to Mechatronics * Mechatronics basically refers to mechanical electronic systems and normally described as a synergistic combination of mechanics, electrical, electronics, computer and control which, when combined, make possible the generation of simple, more economic, and reliable systems * The term "mechatronics" was first assigned by Mr. Tetsuro Mori, a senior engineer of the Japanese companyYaskawa, in 1969.
* Physically, a mechatronic system is composed of
four prime components. They are sensors, actuators, controllers and mechanical components. Figure shows a schematic diagram of a mechatronic system integrated with all the above components 4 5 Example of Mechatronic Systems
Robot examples
A computer disk drive is an example of a rotary mechatronic
system Requires – Accurate positioning of the magnetic read head – Precise control of media speed – Extraction of digital data from magnetic media 6 Washing Machine • System Requirements – Understanding of load sizes – Receptacle to hold clothes – Plumbing (depth measurement) – Agitation of drum – Ease of use, Reliability – Low Cost • Actuators – AC or DC Motors – Water inlet/drain • Sensors – Water level – Load speed/balance 7 8 Microprocessors / Microcontroller systems 9 Motor Control 10 PC-based Measurement and Control