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The document provides an introduction to mechatronics. It defines mechatronics as the synergistic integration of mechanical engineering, electronics, and intelligent computer control in designing industrial products and processes. Mechatronics involves applying complex decision making to physical systems and completely integrating mechanical, electrical, and control systems. The document discusses applications of mechatronics systems and reviews measurement and control systems. It also covers modeling approaches for mechatronics systems.

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Chapter 1 One

The document provides an introduction to mechatronics. It defines mechatronics as the synergistic integration of mechanical engineering, electronics, and intelligent computer control in designing industrial products and processes. Mechatronics involves applying complex decision making to physical systems and completely integrating mechanical, electrical, and control systems. The document discusses applications of mechatronics systems and reviews measurement and control systems. It also covers modeling approaches for mechatronics systems.

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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION TO MECHATRONICS
Defining Mechatronics
 The word mechatronics as a composition of mecha from mechanics and
tronics from electronics originated in Japan around 1970 to describe the
integration of mechanical and electronic components in consumer products

 Today it has come to mean multidisciplinary systems engineering therefore


the definition that mechatronics is simply the combination of different
technologies is no longer sufficient to explain mechatronics

 Mechatronics is defined as the synergistic integration of mechanical


engineering, with electronics and intelligent computer control in the design
and manufacturing of industrial products and processes.[Harashima,
Tomizuka, and Fukada, 1996]
 Mechatronics is the application of complex decision making to the operation
of physical systems.[Auslander and Kempf, 1996]
 A mechatronic system is not just a marriage of electrical and mechanical
systems and is more than just a control system; it is a complete integration
of all of them.[W. Bolton, 2000]
 All of the known definitions and statements about mechatronics are
accurate and informative, yet each one in and of itself fails to capture the
totality of mechatronics.
 Although, an all-encompassing definition of mechatronics does not exist, but
in reality, engineers understand from the known definitions and from their
own personal experiences the essence of the philosophy of mechatronics.
The analogy between a human controlled system and computer control
system

Fig 1.4: Human control system and Mechatronics System


Applications Of Mechatronics Systems
Today, mechatronic systems are commonly found in homes,
offices, schools, shops, and of course, in industrial applications.
 Machine-tool construction and equipment for automation of
technological processes
 Robotics (industrial and special)
 Aviation, space and military techniques
 Automotive (climate control, antilock brake, active suspension,
cruise control, air bags, engine management, safety, etc.)
 Office equipment (for example, copy and fax machines)
 Computer facilities (for example, printers, plotters, disk drives)
 Home appliances (micro wave ovens washing machines vacuum
 Home appliances (microwave ovens, washing machines, vacuum
cleaners, dishwashers, air conditioning units, security systems).
Review of Measurement systems
 Particular importance in any discussion of mechatronics.
 Measurement systems can, in general, be considered to be made up of three basic
elements.
1. A sensor: responds to the quantity being measured by giving as its output a signal
which is related to the quantity. For example, a thermocouple is a temperature sensor.
2. A signal conditioner: takes the signal from the sensor and manipulates it into a
condition which is suitable either for display or, in the case of a control system, for use
to exercise control. Eg. Amplifier
3. A display system: displays the output from the signal conditioner. This might, for
example, be a pointer moving across a scale or a digital readout.
Review of control systems
Regulator of Ceiling Fan depends on electrical resistance in the
circuit
No feedback RPM is received by the regulator
Mechatronics system Modeling

 System: is a combination of components which are coordinated together to


perform a specific objective.

 Modeling is a technique of system analysis and design using mathematical or


physical idealizations of all or a portion of the system.

 Models are used when it is neither possible nor practical (due to complexity,
expense, or safety) to build the actual system, then test and modify it until
desired performance is achieved.

 The model is used to examine the system without having to do any physical
experiments.
Cont..
 The modeling of mechatronic systems plays an important role in the
development process of a mechatronic product. Generally, a model is
required for:
Simulation purposes,
Analyzing the system,
Designing a controller.
 Besides their advantages, the modeling and simulation also have some pitfalls:

Too simple model can not describe all aspects of the real system (process)

Too complex model requires too much time and effort in the creation and which
allows them to:
A model can also be not valid

Selection of appropriate integration algorithm is very important and only in this


way a correct simulation is ensured.
 There are two basic approaches to modeling:
Analytical modeling: carried out from the physical-technical basic equations

Empirical or experimental modeling: carried out from measured input and output
data
Q1.The mechatronics is an interdisciplinary field in which the disciplines those act
together are _________

a. Mechanical systems and Electronic systems


b. Mechanical systems and Information technology
c. Electronic systems and Information technology
d. Mechanical systems, Electronic systems and Information technology
Q2. In which system does the output not affect the process in any way?
a. Open loop system
b. Closed loop system
c. Both a. and b.
d. None of the above
Q3.The temperature control system which maintains the temperature of a room at 30 oC when it
is set is an example of_____

a. Open loop system


b. Closed loop system
c. Both a. and b.
d. None of the above
Q3.Which control system does not have a stability problem?

a. Open loop system


b. Closed loop system
c. Both a. and b.
d. None of the above

Q4, Data acquisition is the process in which, physical variables from the real world
are_____

a. converted into electrical signals


b. modified and converted into a digital format for processing
c. both a. and b.
d. none of the above

Q.5 what are Measurement systems elements

Q.5 what is sensor and actutor


Q6. Which of the following is/are characteristic/s of mechatronic products and
systems?

a. Functional interaction between mechanical, electronic and information


technologies
b. Spacial interaction of subsystems in one physical unit
c. Intelligence related to the control functions of the mechatronics system
d. All of the above

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