Contact details

Name: Dr. Srinivasa Rao P

Office: 17-03-02
Phone: 05-368 7207

Email: srinivasa.pedapati@petronas.com.my

Timetable
8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 13:00 13:30 14:00 14:30 15:00 15:30 16:00 16:30 17:00
MCB3092 Lc1
Mon
14-02-07
(Building 14)
MCB3092 Lb/01
Mechatronics Lab (20-0203/05)

Tue
MCB3092 Lc2
14-02-09
(Building 14)

Wed

Thu

Fri

MCB3092 Lb/02
Mechatronics Lab (20-0203/05)

MCB3092 Lb/04
Mechatronics Lab (2002-03/05)
MCB3092 Lb/03
Mechatronics Lab (20-0203/05)

Coursework
Tests (Week 7 & 12)
Project (Demo & Report)
Lab (x3)

Final examination

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Attendance is COMPULSORY

2 x 10%
5 % + 10%
15%
50%

Reference
W. Bolton, Mechatronics: A Multidisciplinary

Approach (5th Edition), Publisher: Pearson

Education (US), ISBN: 978-0-273-74286-9
Lecture notes

(posted on e-learning)

Mechatronics
This course is an integration of Electronic,
Electrical and Control Engineering with
Mechanical Engineering.

Rationale
It is designed to enable engineers to adopt an
interdisciplinary and integrated approach to
engineering.
This course will provide Engineers with a
strong foundation in Mechatronics, which is
increasingly forming a crucial part in the
design, manufacture and maintenance of a
wide range of engineering products and
processes.

Objectives
To enable students to comprehend and design
mechatronics systems by providing them with a
mix of skills in mechanical engineering,
electronics and computing.
To train students to become capable of operating
and communicating across the range of
engineering disciplines necessary in mechatronics

Course Learning Objectives

1. Demonstrate the understanding of the

fundamentals of mechatronics
2. Evaluate and specify the characteristics or the

working principles of basic sensors,

transducers, actuators and PLCs
3. Apply a systematic approach in the design of a
mechatronics system

Synopsis
The course is made up of the following topics:
Mechatronics
Sensors and transducers
Signal conditioning
Digital signals
Digital logic
Pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical and electrical
actuation systems
7. Microprocessors
8. Programmable logic controllers
9. Mechatronics systems.
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Introduction to Mechatronics
Learning outcome
At the end of the chapter, student should
be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of
mechatronics

Mechatronics
What is mechatronics?
The design of computer-controlled electromechanical

systems.
A 'modern mechanical engineering design' in the sense

that the design of the mechanical system must be

performed together with that of the electrical/electronic
and computer control aspects that will comprise the
complete system.

- University of Waterloo
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Mechatronics
What is mechatronics?
The synergistic combination of precision mechanical

engineering, electronic control and systems thinking in

the design of products and manufacturing processes.
It relates to the design of systems, devices and products

aimed at achieving an optimal balance between basic

mechanical structure and its overall control.
- Elsevier

Mechatronics
What is mechatronics?
Integration of Mechanical, Electrical & Control &
Computer Engineering
Examples: Automatic camera, automated
production line, a CD or DVD player; a computer

hard disc drive; a video cassette recorder (VCR); a

fly-by-wire aircraft control system; and an antilock braking system (ABS).

Mechatronics
Area of technology involved
Sensor and measurement system
Drive and actuation system
Analysis and behavior of system
Control system
Microprocessor system

Mechatronics
System
Consists of a physical system with input and output
Concentrate on relationship between input and
output

Mechatronics
Measurement System

Made of three elements:

Sensor: Provide signal related to quantity being measured

Signal conditioner: Manipulate signals for further process
Display: Displaying output signals

Mechatronics
Control System

Used to control output signals

Feedback control: signals fed back from output

Mechatronics
Examples of Feedback Control System

Mechatronics
Open and closed loop system
An open loop system is a control system without
feedback loop

Mechatronics
Open and closed loop system
A closed loop system is an open loop system with
feedback loop.

Mechatronics
Open and closed loop system
Open loop system is simple and low cost with good
reliability but often inaccurate.
Closed loop system is relatively accurate but it has
complex system which is costly.

Mechatronics
Basic elements of a closed loop system

Comparison elements
Error signal = reference value - measured value

Control elements
Decide action to take based on error signal

Mechatronics
Basic elements of a closed loop system

Correction elements
Produce change in the process to correct, (actuator)

Process elements
Tells what is being correct

Mechatronics
Basic elements of a closed loop system

Measurement elements
Produce signal related to the controlled variable,

(sensor)

Mechatronics
Example

Mechatronics

Example
Controlled variable
: the room temperature
Reference value
:
the required room temperature
Comparison elements : the person
Error signal
: required temperature - measured
temperature
Control elements
: the person
Correction elements
: the switch of the air conditioner
Process elements
: the cooling by the air conditioner
Measurement elements : a thermometer, humidity sensor

Mechatronics
Automatic control of water level

Mechatronics
Example
Controlled variable
Reference value

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Comparison elements :

Error signal
Control elements
Correction elements
Process elements

Measurement elements

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Mechatronics
Example
Controlled variable
Reference value
Comparison elements
Error signal

initial
Control elements
Correction elements
Process elements
Measurement elements

: water level in tank

: initial setting of the float &
lever position
: the lever
: difference between the actual and
setting of the lever position
: the pivoted lever
: the flap opening or closing of
the water supply
: the water level in the tank
: the floating ball and lever

Mechatronics
Example, Shaft speed control

Mechatronics
Sequential controllers

For controlling time or event driven sequence.

Cam operated switch (Mechanical)

Washing Machine

Mechatronics
Solution Power Supply
Rectifiers/Regulator
Pressure Sensor
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Washing Machine

Mechatronics
Microprocessor based controllers

Uses programmable memory:

- to store instructions
- to implement function; logic, sequence, timer,

arithmetic

Mechatronic Systems -Examples

The Automatic Camera

Mechatronics
The Engine Management System

Mechatronics
The Engine Management System

MEMS (Microelectromechanical systems)

Mechancial devices that are built on to semiconductor

chips
Consists of a microprocessor and components such as
microsensors and microactuators.
MEMS can sense, control and activate mechanical
processes on micro scale.
Eg:- Airbags in automobiles

Summary
Mechatronics is a co-ordinated, and concurrently
developed , integration of mechanical engg,
eletronic engg., electrical engg, computer
technology and control engineering.
Concurrent design approach instead of
sequential design approach is suitable for
mechatronics system design

Lab registration
Contact person: Hazlin Hazlina Bt Zainun
Office: 20-02-04
Ext: 7068

Email:
hazlinhazlina_zainun@petronas.com.my