OMR351 Mechatronics Syllabus:

OMR351 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 AND SENSORS

Introduction to Mechatronics – Systems – 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 8085 MICROPROCESSOR

Introduction – Pin Configuration – Architecture of 8085 – Addressing Modes – Instruction set, Timing diagram of 8085.

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 – Architecture – Input / Output Processing – Programming with Timers, Counters and Internal relays – Data Handling – Selection of PLC.

UNIT V ACTUATORS AND MECHATRONICS SYSTEM DESIGN

Types of Stepper and Servo motors – Construction – Working Principle – Characteristics, Stages of Mechatronics Design Process – Comparison of Traditional and Mechatronics Design Concepts with Examples – Case studies of Mechatronics Systems – Pick and Place Robot – Engine Management system – Automatic Car Park Barrier.

TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:
CO1: Select sensors to develop mechatronics systems.
CO2: Explain the architecture and timing diagram of microprocessor, and also interpret and develop programs.
CO3: Design appropriate interfacing circuits to connect I/O devices with microprocessor.
CO4: Apply PLC as a controller in mechatronics system.
CO5: 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.