Topic outline

  • General

    SME3252 Mechatronics
    Lecturer : Dr. Maziah binti Mohamad
    Semester : Semester x 201x/xx

    Synopsis:

    The course provides students with an introduction to mechatronics and its application in the real world. It will examine a number of key topics of mechanical engineering, electrical/electronics and computer control disciplines with an emphasis on the integrated approach. At end of the course, students should be able to define and describe clearly the term ‘mechatronics’ and its philosophy, relate the importance and contribution of mechatronic systems in industry, identify and describe clearly a mechatronic system and its main components, analyze and synthesize a basic mechatronic system and design simple mechatronic system. 

    Learning Outcomes:
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    • Topic 1


      Chapter 1

      Introduction

      a)       Course requirements.

      b)       Historical perspective, philosophy and concept, definitions, glossary, practical examples, world-wide implementation, mechatronic design concept, measurement system, open & closed loop control system

      See Bolton text: pg 1- 16

      mobileman       scorbotgrip

      Notes & materials on Chp 1



      • Topic 2


        Chapter 2

        Sensors, Actuators and Drives

        a) Commonly used sensors
        b) Characteristics & principles
         


        See Bolton text: pg. 17-49
        photosensors    rotpotentio        adxl105    lasersensor    encoder    rotvanect

        Notes & materials on Chp 2



        • Topic 3


          Continue           Chapter 2

          Mechanical drives, electrical actuators, driver circuits


           See Bolton text: pg. 141-158 - mechanical actuation
                                  pg. 161-184 - electrical actuation
          ballscrew

          • Topic 4


            Continue             Chapter 2

            Hydraulic and pneumatic actuators, accessories and circuits


            See Bolton text: pg. 122-139
            pneuact    pneumrotact    pneuact1
             

            • Topic 5


              Chapter 3

              Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)

              Introduction, PLC structure, programming, menemonic instruction, ladder diagram, input/output units.


              See Bolton text: pg. 444-448

              mitplc

              Notes & materials on Chp 3


              • Topic 6


                Chapter 3

                        a)    Input/output ports, mnemonics, timers and internal relay, counters.

                b) Specification and selection of PLC


                See Bolton text: pg. 448-450


                • Topic 7


                  Continue                   Chapter 3

                       a)  Logic functions, latching, sequencing, timers and internal relay, counters.

                    b) Shift registers, master and jump controls, analogue input/output, selection of a PLC


                  See Bolton text: pg. 450-468


                  plciocard

                  • Topic 8



                    Half semester B R E A K


                    • Topic 9


                       Chapter 4

                      Microprocessors and Microcontrollers

                      a)       Microprocessors family, memory, input/output.

                      See Bolton text: pg. 342-350
                      Notes & materials on Chp 4

                      Extra notes

                      • Topic 10


                        Continue Chapter 4


                        See Bolton text: pg. 356-360

                        • Topic 11


                          Continue Chapter 4

                          Microcontroller, selection of microcontroller,programming.


                          See Bolton text: pg. 357-375



                          • Topic 12


                            Chapter 5

                            PC Data Acquisition and Interfacing


                            See Bolton text: pg. 421-443


                            Notes & materials on Chp 5

                            • Topic 13


                              Continue Chapter 5

                              • Topic 14


                                Chapter 6


                                Mechatronics Systems case studies:

                                Robot system, lift control system and washing machine.


                                See Bolton text: pg. 501-530


                                Notes & materials on Chp 6

                                Article on 'Soft computing methodologis and their fusion in mechatronic products'

                                • Topic 15


                                  Continue Chapter 6


                                  See Bolton text: pg. 450-468