ME8791 – MECHATRONICS
UNIT-I
INTRODUCTION
Prepared
By
Dr.R.Kandasamy AP/Mech
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Selvam College Of Technology ,Namakkal
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Part-A
1.What is mechatronics approach? (May 2014)
The approach of the Complete integration of Mechanical, Electronics ,Control and
Computer technology to produce products and systems is called Mechatronics approach.
2.Mention the functions of a Mechatronics system.(May 2013)
• It allows to integrate the Mechanical systems with micro elements
• It ensures the higher efficiency and reliability for the quality of products.
3.What do you understand by signal conditioning.(Nov 2011)
• A signal conditioning system performs manipulating an analog signal.
• It performs filtering and amplification functions.
4. Define measurement system with a block diagram.(May 2015)
A measurement system is a black box which is used for making measurements.
Thermometer
Input ( Temperature) Output (Number on Scales)
5. What are the two basic forms of the control system?
• Open loop control system
• Closed loop control system
6. Write the differences between open loop and closed loop control system.
Open loop systems Closed loop systems
i.It is suitable where accurate positioning of i.The feedback signal controls the table
the tools is not required position accurately
ii.System is very simple ii.Is used almost in all automation process
iii.It is suitable for rough works iii.Its not suitable for rough works
iv.Error is not currently checked and rectified iv.Error is currently checked and rectified
7.What are the elements of the closed loop control system?
The elements of the closed loop system are
a. Comparison element
b. Control element
c. Correction element
d. Process element
e. Measurement element
8.Define sequential controller with example.
The sequential controller is used when control is such that actions are strictly ordered in a time
or event based sequences.
Example : Domestic Washing Machine.
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9.What do you understand by the term static and dynamic characteristics of
transducers.(Nov 2014)
(or) Define static and Dynamic characteristics?
Static Characteristics The instrument is required to measure a condition not varying with
time.
Dynamic Characteristics The instrument is required to measure a condition varying with
time.
10.Give an example for a transducer and state its transduction principle? (Nov 2012)
Transducers are used to convert one form of energy in to other form of energy.
Example : Thermocouple converts temperature in to a voltage.
11.List any four types of sensors and mention their features.(May 2013)
• Primary sensors – Output is direct measure of input parameters.
• Secondary sensor – Output is not a direct measure of input parameters.
• Active sensor – The power required to produce the output is provided by the sensed
physical phenomenon itself.
• Passive sensor – Requires external power source.
12.Differentiate between Accuracy and precision of transducer with example.(May 2015)
Accuracy Precision
The measured value closes to the true Smallest change in the measured value.
value
It has no unit It has unit.
It indicates how much variation a It indicates how much output may be obtained
measured value has with the true value. per unit output.
13.State the advantage of capacitive type proximity sensor?(Nov 2012)
• High accuracy
• Excellent linearity over the dynamic range.
• The system responds to average displacement of a large area of a moving electrode.
14.Write about Hall effect sensors.
• When a beam of charged particles passes through a magnetic field, forces act on the
particles and the beam is deflected from its straight line path. A current flowing in a
conductor is like a beam of moving charges and thus can be deflected by a magnetic
field.
• It is used to determine the level of fuel in an automobile fuel tank.
15.Llist down the type of proximity sensor.(Nov 13)
The types of proximity sensors are
• Optical encoder
• Hall effect sensors
• Pneumatic proximity sensors
• Capacitive sensors.
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16.Difference between absolute encoder and incremental encoder .(Nov 2014)
Absolute Encoder Incremental Encoder
To Measure angular velocity To measure angular velocity
To produce a unique digital word It produces equally spaced pulses from one
corresponds or more concentric tracks on the code disk.
To each rotational position of the shaft.
17.What are pressure sensor?
A pressure sensor measures pressure of gases or liquids .These sensors generate a signal as a
a function of the pressure applied by the fluid.
18.List down the liquid level sensors.
• Float level sensor
• Static pressure level sensor
• Differential pressure level sensor
• Variable capacitance transducers.
19.Name the liquid flow sensors.
• Orificemeter
• Venturimeter
• Turbine flow meter.
20What is the basic principle in thermocouples?(May 2014)
• A thermocouple is a junction between two different metals that produces a voltage related
to a temperature difference.
• The amount of current that will be produced is dependent on the temperature difference
between the measurement and reference junction.
21.Distinguish between position sensor and light sensor.(Nov 2013)
• A position sensor is used to monitor the position of the throttle in an internal combustion
engine.
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22.What is RTD?State its applications.(Nov 2011)
• It is used to measure the measure the temperature by correlating the resistance of the
RTD element with temperature.
• Applications are in Automatic temperature control (Oven Temperature)
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