MF3681 Mechatronics Laboratory Syllabus:
MF3681 Mechatronics Laboratory Syllabus – Anna University Regulation 2021
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The main learning objective of this course is to provide hands on training to the students in:
• Measuring of physical quantity such as displacement, force and temperature, and also the operation of signal conditioning circuits.
• Applying a suitable sensor and image processing technique for Mechatronics Systems.
• Designing appropriate circuits to automate and control the Hydraulic, Pneumatic, and Electric actuators.
• Applying PLC, PID and microcontroller as a control unit in the Mechatronics System.
• Developing a model of robot by using simulation software, and also execute real-time control over a Robot by IoT.
LIST OF EXPERIMENTS
1. Design of Signal Conditioning Circuits and Analog Controller: V to I Converter – I to V Converter – Integrator – Differentiator – Instrumentation Amplifier – PID.
2. Experiments on the application of Sensors – LDR, Optocoupler, Ultrasonic, Infrared, Hall effect and MEMS Accelerometer.
3. Measurement of Displacement, Force and Temperature using Transducers and Data Acquisition System (DAQ).
4. Modeling and Analysis of basic Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Electro-Pneumatic, Electrical and Electronic Circuits by using simulation software.
5. Actuation of double acting cylinder by using Hydraulic, Pneumatic and ElectroPneumatic circuits.
6. Automating the cylinder sequence A+B+B-A- by using Microcontroller.
7. PLC Automation with Timers and Counters – Cylinder Sequencing – Sorting of Objects on Conveyor Belt.
8. DC Drives – Speed and Direction Control by using Microcontroller.
9. AC Drives – Speed and Direction Control by using Microcontroller.
10. Stepper Motor – Position, Speed and Direction Control.
11. Servo Motor – Position, Speed and Direction Control.
12. Automatic Temperature Control System – Interfacing of temperature sensor, cooling system (Fan), LCD Display with Microcontroller.
13. Modeling and Analysis of Robot by using Simulation Software.
14. Experiments on Six-Axis Articulated Robot – Material Handling Application.
15. Actuation and control of Robot by using Internet of Things (IoT).
16. Experiments on the application of Image Processing – Machine Vision System – Robot Vision System.
TOTAL : 60 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
Upon the completion of this course the students will be able to
• Measure of physical quantity such as displacement, force and temperature, and also the operation of signal conditioning circuits.
• Apply a suitable sensor and image processing technique for Mechatronics Systems.
• Design appropriate circuits to automate and control the Hydraulic, Pneumatic, and Electric actuators.
• Apply PLC, PID and microcontroller as a control unit in the Mechatronics System.
• Develop a model of robot by using simulation software, and also execute real-time control over a Robot by IoT.