MF3691 Mechatronics Syllabus:
MF3691 Mechatronics Syllabus – Anna University Regulation 2021
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The main learning objective of this course is to prepare the students for:
• Selecting sensors to develop mechatronics systems.
• Explaining the architecture and timing diagram of microprocessor, and also interpret and develop programs.
• Designing appropriate interfacing circuits to connect I/O devices with microprocessor.
• Applying PLC as a controller in mechatronics system.
• Designing and develop the apt mechatronics system for an application.
UNIT I INTRODUCTION
Introduction to Mechatronics – Systems – Concepts of Mechatronics approach – Need for Mechatronics – Emerging areas of Mechatronics – Classification of Mechatronics. Sensors and Transducers: Static and dynamic Characteristics of Sensor, Potentiometers – LVDT – Capacitance sensors – Strain gauges – Eddy current sensor – Hall effect sensor – Temperature sensors – Light sensors
UNIT II MICROPROCESSOR AND MICROCONTROLLER
Introduction – Architecture of 8085 – Pin Configuration – Addressing Modes –Instruction set, Timing diagram of 8085 – Concepts of 8051 microcontroller – Block diagram.
UNIT III PROGRAMMABLE PERIPHERAL INTERFACE
Introduction – Architecture of 8255, Keyboard interfacing, LED display –interfacing, ADC and DAC interface, Temperature Control – Stepper Motor Control – Traffic Control interface.
UNIT IV PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER
Introduction – Basic structure – Input and output processing – Programming – Mnemonics – Timers, counters and internal relays – Data handling – Selection of PLC.
UNIT V ACTUATORS AND MECHATRONIC SYSTEM DESIGN
Types of Stepper and Servo motors – Construction – Working Principle – Advantages and Disadvantages. Design process-stages of design process – Traditional and Mechatronics design concepts – Case studies of Mechatronics systems – Pick and place Robot – Engine Management system – Automatic car park barrier.
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
Upon completion of this course the student will be able
• Select sensors to develop mechatronics systems.
• Explain the architecture and timing diagram of microprocessor, and also interpret and develop programs.
• Design appropriate interfacing circuits to connect I/O devices with microprocessor.
• Apply PLC as a controller in mechatronics system.
• Design and develop the apt mechatronics system for an application.
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Bolton W., “Mechatronics”, Pearson Education, 6th Edition, 2015.
2. Ramesh S Gaonkar, “Microprocessor Architecture, Programming, and Applications with the 8085”, Penram International Publishing Private Limited, 6th Edition, 2013.
REFERENCES:
1. Bradley D.A., Dawson D., Buru N.C. and Loader A.J., “Mechatronics”, Chapman and Hall, 1993.
2. Davis G.Alciatore and Michael B.Histand, “Introduction to Mechatronics and Measurement systems”, McGraw Hill Education, 2011.
3. Devadas Shetty and Richard A. Kolk, “Mechatronics Systems Design”, Cengage Learning, 2010.
4. Nitaigour Premchand Mahalik, “Mechatronics Principles, Concepts and Applications”, McGraw Hill Education, 2015.
5. Smaili.A and Mrad.F, “Mechatronics Integrated Technologies for Intelligent Machines”, Oxford University Press, 2007.