Course

Unit I

Mechatronic systems – Integrated design issue in mechatronic – mechatronic key element, mechatronics approach – control program control – adaptive control and distributed system Design process – Type of design – Integrated product design – Mechanism, load condition design and flexibility – structures – man machine interface, industrial design and ergonomics, information transfer, safety.

Unit II

Control devices – Electrohydraulic control devices, electro pneumatic proportional controls

• Rotational drives – Pneumatic motors: continuous and limited rotation – Hydraulic motor: continuous and limited rotation – Motion convertors, fixed ratio, invariant motion profile,

Unit III

Real time interface – Introduction, Elements of a data acquisition and Control system, overview of I/O process, installation of I/O card and software – Installation of the application software – over framing.

Unit IV:

Case studies on data acquisition – Testing of transportation bridge surface materials – Transducer calibration system for Automotive application – strain gauge weighing system – solenoid force – Displacement calibration system – Rotary optical encoder – controlling temperature of a hot/cold reservoir – sensors for condition monitoring – mechatronic control in automated manufacturing.

Learning Objectives

LO1: Understand the integrated approach to designing mechatronic systems involving
mechanical structure, electronics, and control logic.

LO2: Learn the functioning and application of electro-hydraulic and electro-pneumatic
actuators in mechatronic systems.

LO3: Gain familiarity with data acquisition systems, I/O interfacing, and real-time software
implementation.

LO4: Analyze real-world mechatronic system case studies to understand sensor calibration,
control design, and practical system integration.

Course Outcomes

CO1: Apply integrated design principles to develop mechatronic systems considering
mechanical, control, ergonomic, and safety aspects.

CO2: Analyze and select appropriate electro-hydraulic, electro-pneumatic actuators, and
rotary drives for motion control applications.

CO3: Interface and configure real-time data acquisition systems, including I/O cards, sensors,
and application software.

CO4: Evaluate and interpret real-world mechatronic system behavior using case studies in
automotive, manufacturing, and structural applications.

CO-PO Mapping

Textbooks

1. Bolton (2015), “Mechatronics – Electronic Control Systems in Mechanical and

Electrical Engineering”, Pearson Education Limited, ISBN – 9781292076683.

2. Devdas Shetty, Richard A. Kolkm (2010), “Mechatronics System Design”, Cengage Learning, ISBN –

Reference Books

1. Brian Morriss (1994), “Automated Manufacturing Systems – Actuators Controls,

Sensors and Robotics”, McGraw-Hill Inc., ISBN – 9780028023311.

2. Bradley, D. Dawson, N.C. Burd and A.J. Loader (1993), “Mechatronics: Electronics in products and Processes”, CRC Press, ISBN –