Government of Karnataka

Department of Technical Education

Board of Technical Examinations, Bangalore

Course Title: MECHATRONICS

Course Code:
Scheme (L:T:P) : 4:0:0 Total Contact Hours: 52
15ME54T
Type of Course: Lectures, Self Core/ Elective:
Credit :04
Study & Quiz Core
CIE- 25 Marks SEE- 100 Marks

Prerequisites: Knowledge of Basic Science, Mathematics, Basic Electrical and Electronics

Engineering and Mechanical Engineering discipline courses

Course Objectives.
To expose the students in the interdisciplinary applications of Electronics, Electrical,
Mechanical and Computer Systems for the Control of Mechanical and Electronic Systems
Course out comes
On successful completion of the course, the students will be able to attain CO:
Linked
Course Outcome CL PO
Teaching Hrs

Discuss the importance of

CO1 mechatronics systems and know the
R/U/A 2 07
usage of Sensors and Transducers for
automation applications
Acquire the knowledge of
CO2
combinational and sequential logic R/U/A 2 11
circuits
CO3
Know the various electro and
mechanical systems available for R/U/A 2 06
automation
CO4
Design the Building blocks of
Mechanical, Electrical, Fluid and R/U/A 2 10
Thermal Systems
C05 Describe the significance of PLC for
R/U/A 2 11
automation
Know the importance of
C06 communication systems and its R/U/A 2 07
interface and Design the Mechatronics
Systems.
Total sessions 52

Legend: R; Remember, U: Understand A: Application

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COURSE-PO ATTAINMENT MATRIX

Course Programme Outcomes

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
MECHATRONICS 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Level 3- Highly Addressed, Level 2-Moderately Addressed, Level 1-Low Addressed.
Method is to relate the level of PO with the number of hours devoted to the COs which address the given PO.
If >40% of classroom sessions addressing a particular PO, it is considered that PO is addressed at Level 3
If 25 to 40% of classroom sessions addressing a particular PO, it is considered that PO is addressed at Level 2
If 5 to 25% of classroom sessions addressing a particular PO, it is considered that PO is addressed at Level 1
If < 5% of classroom sessions addressing a particular PO, it is considered that PO is considered not-addressed.

COURSE CONTENT AND BLUE PRINT OF MARKS FOR SEE

Questions to be
set for Marks weightage
Unit SEE weightage (%)
Hour
No Unit Name
R U A

MECHATRONICS,
1 SENSORS AND 07 05 05 20 30 20.6
TRANSDUCERS
DIGITAL LOGIC AND
2 11 05 05 20 30 20.6
DATA PRESENTATION
3 ACTUATION SYSTEMS 06 05 05 20 30 20.6
SYSTEM MODELS AND 10 05 20
4 05 30 20.6
CONTROLLERS
PROGRAMMABLE
5 11 - 05 10 15 10.8
LOGIC CONTROLLERS
COMMUNICATION AND
6 DESIGN OF 07 - - 10 10 6.8
MECHATRONICS SYSTEM
Total 20 25 100 52 145 100
Legend: R; Remember, U: Understand A: Application

UNIT I: MECHATRONICS, SENSORS AND TRANSDUCERS 07 Hrs

Introduction to Mechatronics Systems - Measurement Systems - Control Systems -Sensors

and Transducers - Performance Terminology - Sensors for-Displacement, Velocity, Force,
Fluid Pressure, Liquid Flow, Liquid Level, Temperature, Light Sensors, Selection of Sensors.

UNIT II: DIGITAL LOGIC AND DATA PRESENTATION 11Hrs

Digital signals-Introduction,-BCD system-Analog and digital signals- Digital to analog

conversion.-Logic Gates-,AND-OR-NOT-NAND-NOR-XOR,Applications-Coder-Encoder-
Decoder with seven segment display -LCD-(Traffic Light)-Sequential logic-,Flip Flops,-SR,
JK, DFlip flops,-Registers- Data presentation system,-Display-Data presentation elements-
Types-Printers- Dotmatrix, Laser printer, Data acquisition system, Selection criteria.

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UNT III: ACTUATION SYSTEMS 06Hrs
Electrical Actuation Systems - Mechanical Switches - Solid State Switches-Types –Diode-
Power MOSFETs - Solenoids - D.C Motors-Basic working principle-Types- A.C Motors-
Basic working principle-Types - Stepper Motors- Basic working principle - List Types -
Stepper motor specifications
Mechanical Actuation Systems - Ratchet and Pawl - Bearings.

UNIT IV: SYSTEM MODELS AND CONTROLLERS 10Hrs

Building blocks of Mechanical, Electrical, Fluid and Thermal Systems,-Rotational -

Translational Systems,-Electromechanical Systems - Hydraulic - Mechanical Systems-
Continuous and discrete process Controllers - Control Mode - Digital Controllers - Velocity
Control - Adaptive Control.

UNIT V: PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERS 11Hrs

Introduction to Memories – RAM, ROM, PROM, EPROM, EEPROM, Microprocessor-

block diagram-Architecture of 8051, microcontroller- Architecture, pin configuration of Intel
8081, difference between microprocessor and microcontroller. Programmable Logic
Controllers - Basic Structure - Input / Output Processing – Programming - ladder diagram -
Mnemonics - Timers, Internal relays and counters - Shift Registers - Master and Jump
Controls - Data Handling - Analogs Input / Output – Selection of PLC

UNIT VI: COMMUNICATION & DESIGN OF MECHATRONICS SYSTEM 07Hrs

Digital Communication Systems-Centralized, Hierarchical and Distributed Control-

Networks-Protocols-Open Systems Interconnection communication model-Communication
Interfaces-Possible Design Solutions Case Studies of Mechatronics Systems,-Car Park barrier
Systems - Engine Management Systems- Hard disc drive.

® TEXT BOOKS AND REFERENCES

Sl.No. Title of Books Author Publication

1. Mechatronics” W.Bolton Pearson education
2. Mechatronics-Principles, Nitaigour Premch Tata McGraw-Hill Pub.
Concepts and Applications and Mahalik Co. Ltd., New Delhi,
2006
3 Mechatronics HMT Tata McGraw Hill
Publishers, New Delhi
4. Programmable logic W.Bolton Pearson education
controllers
5 Digital electronics Flyod -
6 Exploring PLC with Pradeep Kumar -
applications Srivatsava

LIST OF SOFTWARE/LEARNING WEBSITES

1. http://www.vlab.com
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 2. http://www.mtabindia.com
3. http://www.nptel.ac.in
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES

UNIT
NO
UNIT NAME STARATEGIES
MECHATRONICS, SENSORS AND Lecturer, Demonstration, Video,
1
TRANSDUCERS Presentation
DIGITAL LOGIC AND DATA Lecturer, Demonstration, Video,
2
PRESENTATOIN Presentation
Discussions, real life industries situation,
3 ACTUATION SYSTEMS industrial visits. Expose to various
actuation systems
SYSTEM MODELS AND Teaching, Presentations, Industrial visits,
4
CONTROLLERS movies.
PROGRAMMING LOGIC Demonstration, Video, Presentation,
5
CONTROLLERS Industrial Visit, Mini Project
COMMUNICATION AND DESIGN Discussions, real life industries situation,
6
OF MECHATRONICS SYSTEM industrial visits

SUGGESTED LIST OF STUDENT ACTIVITYS

Note: the following activities or similar activities for assessing CIE (IA) for 5 marks (Any one)
1. Each student should do any one of the following type activity or any other similar
activity related to the course and before conduction, get it approved from concerned
Teacher and HOD.
2. Each student should conduct different activity and no repeating should occur

1 Each group of students Build and operate simple circuit using application of sensor and
submit an hand written report
2 Conduct study on real time applications of different type of Sensors-each one from
force & torque type, velocity and acceleration type, proximity type, position type and
vision type. And submit a hand report on study
3 Each student will give an activity to Prepare simple circuit diagram for given
conditions using logic gates.
4 Development of ladder diagram, programming using PLC for
a) measurement of speed of a motor
b) motor start and stop by using two different sensors
c) simulation of a pedestrian traffic controller
d) simulation of four road junction traffic controller
e) lift / elevator control
f) washing machine control
g) tank level control
h) soft drink vending machine control
6 Take case study on applications of mechatronics systems in nearby industry; submit
report on same

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Course Assessment and Evaluation Scheme:

What To When/Where Max Evidence Course

who (Frequency in Marks collected outcomes
m the course)
Direct CIE IA Three IA tests
Assessment (Average of
20 Blue books
three tests will be
1,2,3,4,5,6
computed)
Student activities Report/Log of
05
activity
SEE End End of the course Answer scripts
100 1,2,3,4,5,6
Exam at BTE
Indirect Student Middle of the 1,2,3
Feedback
Assessment Feedback on course Delivery of
forms
course course
End of End of the course 1,2,3,4,5,6
Course Effectiveness
Survey of Delivery of
Questionnaires
instructions &
Assessment
Methods
CIE- Continuous Internal Evaluation SEE- Semester End Examination

Note: I.A. test shall be conducted for 20 marks. Average marks of three tests shall be rounded off to
the next higher digit.

Note to IA verifier: The following documents to be verified by CIE verifier at the end of
semester
1. Blue books( 20 marks)
2. Student suggested activities report for 5 marks and should be assessed on RUBRICS
3. Student feedback on course regarding Effectiveness of Delivery of instructions &
Assessment Methods.

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 ∑ MODEL OF RUBRICS /CRITERIA FOR ASSESSING STUDENT ACTIVITY

RUBRICS MODEL

RUBRICS FOR ACTIVITY( 5 Marks)

Unsatisfactory Developing Satisfactory Good Exemplary Student

Dimension
Score
1 2 3 4 5
Collects very Collect much Collects Collects a Ex:
Does not collect
limited information; some basic great deal of
Collection any information
information; but very information; information; 4
of data relating to the
some relate to limited relate most refer to all refer to
topic
the topic to the topic the topic the topic
Does not perform Performs all
Fulfill Performs very Performs
any duties Performs very duties of
team’s roles little duties but nearly all 5
assigned to the little duties assigned
& duties unreliable. duties
team role team roles

Rarely does Usually does Always does

Normally
Shares Always relies on the assigned the assigned the assigned 3
does the
work others to do the work; often work; rarely work without
assigned
equally work needs needs having to be
work
reminding reminding reminded.

Usually does Talks good;

Is always talking; Listens, but
Listen to most of the but never Listens and 2
never allows sometimes
other Team talking; rarely show interest speaks a fair
anyone else to talk too
mates allows others in listening amount
speak much
to speak others

Average / Total marks=(4+5+3+2)/4=14/4=3.5=4

Note: This is only an example. Appropriate rubrics/criteria may be devised by the
concerned faculty (Course Coordinator) for assessing the given activity.

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 MODEL QUESTION PAPER (CIE)

Test/Date and Time Semester/year Course/Course Code Max Marks

VSEM MECHATRONICS
Ex: I test/6 th week of
20
sem 10-11 Am
Year: 2016-17 Course code:15ME54T

Name of Course coordinator : Units:1,2 Co: 1,2

Note: Answer all questions

Question MARK
Question CL CO PO
no S

1 Classify the sensors and transducers 5 U 1 2

Define the terms: range and span, repeatability, stability,

2 resolution, output impedance 5 R 1 2
OR
List the factors for selection of sensors
3 Build Decoder with seven segment display 5 A 2 2

Make use of sketch explain weighted-resistor DAC

4 OR A 2 2
5
Make use of sketch explain successive approximation
ADC.

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 MODEL QUESTION PAPER (SEE)
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
V- Semester
MECHATRONICS

Note; Answer 6 questions from part A & Any 7 from Part B

PART-A 6x5=30
1. Explain with a line diagram the function of each element of a measurement system
2. Why T-Flip-Flops are most commonly used in counters?
3. List different data presentation elements
4. Explain Hydrostatic, solid film and boundary layer bearing.
5. Explain briefly Adaptive Control and its three stages of operations.
6. Explain briefly protocols and its elements.
7. List the selection factors of PLC.
8. Explain briefly protocols and its elements.
9. What are the Specifications of stepper motor?
10. List the performance features of sensors and transducers

PART-B 7x10=70
1. Make use of a sketch to explain the working of a diaphragm pressure gauge.
2. Make use of a sketch to explain coded digital signal to a set of Traffic Lights
3. Make use of a sketch to explain the working of Laser printer.
4. Make use of a sketch to explain Zener diode protection circuit
5. Make use of a sketch to explain Digital closed-loop Control system.
6. Make use of a sketch to explain model of building up a thermal system.
7. Make use of a sketch to explain rotary potentiometer.
8. Build a ladder programming and list its sequences with line diagram
9. Explain Continuous and discrete process Control processes.
10. Make use of a sketch to explain design of Car Park barrier System.
11. Explain briefly
a. Centralized computer control
b. Hierarchical system
c. Distributed system

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 MODEL QUESTION BANK
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
V Semester
Course Title: MECHATRONICS
CO I. Discuss the importance of mechatronics systems and know the usage of Sensors and
Transducers for automation applications

REMEMBER QUESTIONS

1)Define Mechatronics?
2)Define system with example.
3)Define sensors and transducers with an example.
4)List the factors for selection of sensors.
5) Define the terms: range and span, error, accuracy, sensitivity, hysteresis error, non-
linearity error, repeatability/reproducibility, stability, dead band/time, resolution,
output impedance.
6) List the performance features of sensors and transducers.
UNDERSTANDING QUESTIONS

1) Explain the importance of mechatronics.

2) Explain with a block diagram the measurement system.
3) Explain control systems and their types.
4) Classify the sensors and transducers.
5) Explain sensors for displacement, position and proximity.
6) Explain the working of light sensors.

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1) Make use of a sketch to explain the working of pneumatic sensors.

2) Build a line diagram and explain the function of each element of a measurement
system.
3) Make use of a sketch to explain the working of proximity switches.
4) Make use of a sketch to explain the working of optical encoder.
5) Make use of a sketch to explain the Hall Effect sensors.
6) Make use of a sketch to explain the working of tachogenerator.
7) Make use of a sketch to explain sketch bimetallic strip/thermostat.
8) Make use of a sketch to explain the working of a diaphragm pressure gauge.
9) Make use of a sketch to explain strain gauge load cell.
10) Make use of a sketch to explain piezoelectric sensor.
11) Make use of a sketch to explain turbine meter.
12) Make use of a sketch to explain float type liquid level meter.
13) Make use of a sketch to explain the working of LVDT.
14) Make use of a sketch to explain the bimetallic strips.

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CO 2: Acquire the knowledge of combinational and sequential logic circuits
LEVEL: REMEMBER
1) Define analog signal.
2) What are Digital signals?
3) List different data presentation elements.
4) List different printers.
5) List the selection of DAQ criteria.
6) List the Applications of logic gates.

LEVEL: UNDERSTANDING

1) Explain briefly BCD system.

2) Explain briefly various data presentation elements.
3) Explain briefly data acquisition system.
4) Explain display.

LEVEL: APPLICATION

1. Make use of a sketch to explain briefly weighted-resistor DAC

2. Make use of a sketch to explain the successive approximation ADC.
3. Construct the truth table for the following logic gates
a. AND gate
b. OR gate
c. NOT gate
d. NOR gate.
e. NAND gate
f. XOR gate.
4) Make use of a sketch to explain coded digital signal to a set of Traffic Lights.
5) Make use of a sketch to explain sequential logic system.
6) Make use of a sketch to explain following Flipflops.
a. Flip Flops.
b. SR.
c. JK.
d. D Flip Flops.
e. Registers.
7) Make use of a sketch to explain dot matrix print head mechanism.
8) Make use of a sketch to explain basic elements of a laser printer.
9) Make use of a sketch to explain Decoder with seven segment display.
10) Make use of a sketch to explain LCD.

C0 03: Know various actuation systems and understand the working of mechanical,
electrical, hydraulic actuation systems.

LEVEL: REMEMBER
1) Define a bearing.
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 2) List the uses of bearings.
3) List all types of bearings.
4) List different types of solid state switches.
5) List Different types of DC motors.
6) List Different types of AC motors.
7) Define stepper motor.
8) List different types of stepper motors.
9) List the terms commonly used for specifying stepper motors.

LEVEL: UNDERSTANDING

1) Explain Hydrostatic, solid film and boundary layer bearing.

2) Explain in brief electrical systems.
3) Explain the terms commonly used for specifying stepper motors.

LEVEL: APPLICATION

1) Make use of a sketch to explain simple sensor actuation system.

2) Make use of a sketch to explain principle of the Ratchet and Pawl.
3) Make use of a sketch to explain basic elements of ball and roller bearings.
4) Make use of a sketch to explain plain journal bearing.
5) Make use of a sketch to explain Hydrodynamic bearing.
6) Make use of a sketch to explain relays.
7) Make use of a sketch to explain diodes.
8) Make use of a sketch to explain MOSFETs.
9) Make use of a sketch to explain solenoids.
10) Make use of a sketch to explain the basic working principle of DC motor.
11) Make use of a sketch to explain the basic working principle of AC motor.

CO 04: Design the Building blocks of Mechanical, Electrical, Fluid and Thermal Systems.

LEVEL: REMEMBER

1) List different Control Modes.

LEVEL: UNDERSTANDING

1) Explain briefly the necessity of mathematical models.

2) Explain electrical system building blocks.
3) Explain thermal system building blocks
4) Explain electromechanical system.
5) Explain hydraulic-mechanical system.
6) Explain Continuous and discrete process Control processes.
7) Explain briefly Control Modes.
8) Explain briefly Adaptive Control and its three stages of operations.

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LEVEL: APPLICATION

1) Make use of a sketch to explain different mechanical building block systems like
spring, dashpot and mass.
2) Make use of a line diagram to explain model of building up a spring -dashpot-mass
mechanical system.
3) Make use of a line diagram to explain model of building up a resister -inductor-
capacitor electrical system.
4) Make use of a sketch to explain model of building up a thermal system.
5) Make use of a sketch to explain the rotational-translational system.
6) Make use of a sketch to explain rotary potentiometer.
7) Make use of a sketch to explain hydraulic system and load (without derivation).
8) Make use of a sketch to explain Digital closed-loop Control system.
9) Make use of a sketch to explain Velocity Control.

CO 05: Describe the significance of PLC for automation

LEVEL: REMEMBER

1. List the different types of memories.

2. Define Microprocessor.
3. Define Microcontroller.
4. Define PLC.
5. List Input/output processing.
6. Define counter.
7. List the use of master relay.
8. List the selection factors of PLC.
LEVEL: UNDERSTANDING
1) Classify Memories.
2) Explain the following :
a. RAM, b. ROM, c. PROM, d. EPROM, e. EEPROM
3) Explain the architecture of Microprocessor.
4) Explain the architecture of microcontroller.
5) Compare Microprocessor and Microcontroller.
6) Explain with sketch architecture of PLC
7) Explain Input/output processing.
8) Explain ladder programming and its sequences with line diagram.
9) Explain ladder program with ladder diagram.
10) Infer the mnemonics used in PLC.
11) Explain shift registers.
12) Explain briefly data handling.

LEVEL: APPLICATION

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 1) Construct the ladder diagram for following functions.
a. Delay-on timer
b. On-delay timer(TON)
c. Timing with off-delay(TOFF)
2) Construct a ladder diagram for input/output of counters and various ways of
representing the same.

3) Construct a PLC ladder diagram for Master Control Relay.

4) Construct a PLC ladder diagram for Jumps.

CO 06: Know the importance of communication systems and its interface and Design the
Mechatronics Systems.

LEVEL: REMEMBER
1) List different types of networks.
2) List different types of network layers.

LEVEL: UNDERSTANDING
1) Explain briefly the role of digital communications.
2) Explain briefly
a. Centralized computer control
b. Hierarchical system
c. Distributed system
3) Explain different types of networks.
4) Explain briefly protocols and its elements.
5) Explain briefly the open system interconnection communication model.
6) Explain briefly different network layers.
7) Explain briefly serial and parallel interfaces.

LEVEL: APPLICATION

1. Make use of a neat sketch to explain Car Park barrier System.

2. Make use of a neat sketch to explain of Engine Management Systems.
3. Make use of a neat sketch to explain design of hard disc drive.

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