Defence Engineering CollegeDepartment of Production Engineering

Course Syllabus

1. Instructor InformationName Prof. Charlton S. Inao

Office Location Room 28, Administration BuildingPhone Number 0924310388

E-mail Charl21us@yahoo.comOffice Hours 8:30-5:30

2. Course InformationCourse Name Mechatronics Course Code PE-4030 Credit hours 3-2-3Pre –requisite EP-1320

3. Course DescriptionAim: To enable the students to understand the integration of mechanical engineering with computer control and electronics.

Description:Overview of Mechatronics; Physical system modeling; Systems and control; Electronics Sensors; Actuators; Logic systems; control application of PID, Signal conditioning devices, Data acquisition, basic principles of microprocessor and concepts of instruction and their code, execution of instructions, interfacing to peripheral devices, microcontroller.

4. Method of InstructionClass lectures 2 fifty minutes lecture hours every week

Active learning (involves the full participation of students)

Teach inductively and to be followed by deductive assertions

Use multi-media In-class Tutorial 3 fifty minutes tutorial hours every

alternative week Student shall prepare on given assignments and

solve them in classes Hold discussions on complex real-world

problems related to the subjectStudy of lecture notes This is fully the responsibility of the learner Demonstrations Use multi-media and lab demonstration.Lab assignments 3 fifty minutes tutorial hours every

alternative week Perform the respective experiments and

produce laboratory report Come prepared when coming to lab Viva-voice as part of continuous assessment

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schemeGroup Assignment Work in groups in not more than 4

member Recognize individual contribution

Project Nil 5. Learning Outcomes

After the completion of the course the student will have the following attributes:5.1 Knowledge 5.1.1 Understand the design, analysis, structure and construction of electro-mechanical,

systems and applications.

5.1.2 Familiarization of the different types of sensors and their specific functions.

5.1.3 Differentiate analog and digital electromechanical components and systems.

5.1.4 Understand applications of different types of control systems.

5.1.5 Familiarization on data acquisition and presentations.

5.1.6 Familiarization on digital systems, microprocessors, Object Oriented

Programming

5.1.7 Understand the working principles and application of PLC.

5.1.8 Recognize the communication and interfacing of mechatronic systems.

5.2 Intellectual and practical skills

5.2.1 Design and perform simulation of different types of control system

5.2.2 Simulate automated sequential control of hydraulic and pneumatic, and electro-

mechanical systems.

5.2.3 Write basic microprocessor, assembly language with mechatronic practical

application.

5.2.4 Perform diagnostic and system testing to find fault in mechatronic system.

5.3 Attitude and behavior

Appreciate the role of simulation and modeling for design application

Develop team work sprit

6. Course OutlineChapter

Week

Topics to be covered (Lecture hours)

Learning Outcomes

Assignments/activity (Tutorial hours)

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Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION TO

MECHATRONICS

11. Orientation and discussion of

syllabus Introduction and elements of

Mechatronics Classification of control systems Mechatronic Approach

5.1.1 Students do the tutorial problems

Chapter 2 SENSORS

AND

TRANSDUCERS

2 Sensors and transducers Terminologies Displacement , position and

proximity Velocity and Motion Force, Fluid Pressure

5.1.2

5.1.3

Students do the lab experiments and tutorial problems

3 Liquid flow and Level Temperature

Light Sensors

Selection of Sensor

5.1.2

5.1.3

Students do the lab experiments and tutorial problems

Chapter 3 SIGNAL

CONDITIONING

4 Signal conditioning Operation Amplifier Protection Wheatstone Bridge Digital Signals

5.1.2 Instructor deliver lecture

and do examples

5 Multiplexers Data Acquisition Digital Signal Processing Pulse Modulation

5.1.2

5.1.3

5.1.5

Instructor deliver lecture

and do examples

Chapter 4 PNEUMATIC

AND HYDRAULIC

ACTUATION

SYSTEMS

6 Pneumatic and Hydraulic

Basics Directional Control Valves Pressure Control Valves Flow Control Valves Cylinders and Actuators Process Control Valves Rotary Actuators Problems/Applications

5.1.3

5.1.4

1. Students do the

tutorial problems

using Hydraulic and

Pneumatic Trainer

2. Group assignment

will be given

7 Mechanical Systems Leadscrew and Nuts Cams and Gear Trains Ratchet and Pawl Belt and Chain Drives Bearings and Magnetic

Bearings

5.1.3 Students do the tutorial

problems using the

formulas in Design of

Machine Elements

3

Chapter 6 CLOSED LOOP CONTROLLERS

8 Continuous and Discrete Process

Control Modes Two Step Mode Proportional Mode Derivative Control

5.1.4

5.1.6

5.2.1

Students do the tutorial

problems

9Mid Term Examinations

10 Integral PID Controller Digital Controllers

5.1.4

5.1.6

5.2.1

Students do the tutorial

problems using Matlab

softwares

Chapter 7 DIGITAL LOGIC

11 Digital Logic Number Systems Logic Gates

5.1.7Students do the tutorial

problems

12 Boolean Algebra Karnaugh maps Application of Logic Gates

Chapter 8

Microprocessors

13 Control Microprocessor System Microprocessor Architectural Concept Microprocessor Instructions Communicating with

Microprocessor

5.1.65.2.3

Students do the tutorial

problems/ observe the

demonstration in the

Microprocessor

laboratory

14 Microcontrollers Memory/Storage Input and Outputs(I/O) Programming Applications Microprocessor Based Products New Developments

5.1.65.2.3

Students do the tutorial

problems/ observe the

demonstration in the

Microprocessor

laboratory

Chapter 9PLC

15 PLC Basics Basic Structure I/O processing Programming Format

(Ladder, Statement List, FBD)

5.1.65.2.35.2.4

Instructor will deliver

lecture

Chapter 9PLC

16 Timers, Counters Internal Relays(Flags)

Applications: As time permits Packaging Station Wood Plank Polishing

Machine Liquid Level Sorting

Machine Mortar Cartridge

Polishing machine

5.1.7

5.1.8

5.2.3

Students do the tutorial

problems using the

Siemens S7-200 PLC at

the Automation

Laboratory

4

17 Shift Register Functions Master Control Relay Set and Reset Functions Analog Input /Output

Applications

5.1.75.1.85.2.35.2.4

Students submit and

defend their group

assignment in front of

the instructor and the

other instructor

18 & 19

Final Examination period

7. Laboratory ActivitiesNo Experiments Title1 Simulation of different digital and analog sensors2 Hydraulic Control System & Electro pneumatic Sequence Control of Cylinders3 Microprocessor Programming Applications4 PLC controlled electro-pneumatic and sensor applications

8. Required Text and Reference Text Book W. Bolton, Mechatronics, 3rd Ed, Longman, 2005Reference Books 1. Bishop, R.H.,”The Mechatronics Handbook”, 2004

2. Bolton, W., “Mechatronics: Electronic Control Systems in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering”, 2001

3. C.W. De Silva, “Mechatronics, An Integrated Approach”, 1st Ed., CRC Press, 2004

Software Required Matlab (as needed), Microprocessor Software, PLC Software

9. Assessment Type Weight Due date Behavior and Criteria

Mid semester Exam 30% 9th week of the semester

Examination will be set to address learning outcomes 5.1.1, 5.1.2, 5.1.3, 5.1.4,5.1.5, 5.1.6, and 5.2.1 and the criteria is to get all questions answered correctly

Final semester Exam 50% 18th or 19th week of the semester

Examination will be set to address learning outcomes5.1.3, 5.1.4, 5.1.5 ,5.1.6, 5.1.7, 5.1.8, 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.2.3 and 5.2.4 and the criteria is to get all questions answered correctly

Assignment 10% 17th week Group assignment will be set to address learning outcomes5.1.3, 5.1.4, 5.1.5 ,5.1.6, 5.1.7, 5.1.8, 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.2.3 and 5.2.4 and Individually unique questions will be given to check the level of confidence

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and the criteria is to get correct answer.

Lab Practice 10% Every alternative weeks

Perform all the stated experiments completely and report accordingly

10. Academic HonestyCopying from any outside sources (e.g. Fellow students, and Internet, etc.) on any material to be graded is not permitted, and will be considered cheating. Cheating will result in failure of the assignment, failure of the class and/or face possible disciplinary action. Each student is responsible for securing his or her work from copying. Each student is expected to abide by college policies on academic conduct.

11. Due DateAll assignments must be turned in the class on the due date for full credit. No assignment will be accepted after class on the due date. Since the group assignment is due in week 14, papers for this presentation should be submitted before one week of the 17 th week. Failure of submission and presentation of the group assignment in week 17 will be awarded as zero out of 10 points.

12. Classroom BehaviorAnything that disturbs your instructor or your colleagues during the class period is considered a troublesome behavior. Examples include: Using mobiles, PDA, making offensive remarks, sleeping, working on assignments related to other courses, etc. troublesome behaviors are completely prohibited.

13. Approval (Affidavit)Name Signature Date

Instructor: Prof Charlton S. InaoSection Head: Bilo TadeseDepartment Head: Abebaw Mekonnen

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