21ME702 MECHATRONICS 3/0/0/3

Nature of Course Theory &Practical Application

Pre Requisites Measurements and instrumentation laboratory, Fluid Mechanics and
Machinery (with lab), CAD/CAM laboratory
Course Objectives:
1 To learn industrial automation using hydraulics and pneumatics circuits.
2 To understand and classify the advantages in automation using of Sensors, PLC and
Robotics.
3 To train the students in the different aspects of Sensors, PLC programming languages
and robot languages.
Course Outcomes:
Upon completion of the course, students shall have ability to
C702.1 Describe the hydraulic and pneumatic circuits for industrial applications. [U]
C702.2 Create and simulate hydraulic and pneumatic circuits. [C]
C702.3 Study the concepts of sensors, PLC and robotics. [U]
C702.4 Select suitable Sensors, PLC &robot for specific application. [Ap]
C702.5 Prepare Programs to automate the six axes articulated robot. [A]
Course Contents:
INTRODUCTION: Definition, Key elements, Mechatronics approach for Design process,
Concept of Siemens Totally Integrated Architecture. Industrial Networking, HMI systems and
Wireless controls. SENSORS AND APPLICATIONS: Mechatronic control in automated
manufacturing, Traditional Vs Mechatronics approach, Integrated product design, General
principle- Sensor for motion and position measurement- Force sensor- Pressure sensor- Torque
sensor – Tactile sensor - Temperature sensor- Ultrasonic sensor- Piezoelectric sensor.
Application of sensors in modern industry.

ACTUATORS FOR MECHATRONICS SYSTEM: Types of actuators and their working

principles, control valves, direction, pressure and flow, comparison of hydraulic, pneumatic and
electrical actuators - Pneumatic elements, electro pneumatic system, circuit design, examples,
hydraulic elements, electro hydraulic system, cascade method. Introduction to PLC-Ladder
Logic.

REAL TIME INTERFACING: Introduction of data acquisition and control system, Overview of
I/O process, Interfacing of various sensors, Architecture of a Virtual instrument and its relation
to the operating system. Introduction of Arduino boards & IDE Software– Programming Basics.
INDUSTRIAL ROBOTICS: Robot Sensors, Robotic Vision Systems, Introduction to RAPID
Programming; Case study – Pick and Place robot, automatic car parking system and other
applications.
Total Hours: 45
Text Books:
Larry T. Ross, Stephen W. Fardo, Michael F. Walach, Larry T. Ross, Stephen
1 W.Fardo, Michael F. Walach, “Industrial Robotics Fundamentals - Theory and
Applications”,2nd edition ,2021.
Dr. Deepali A. Godse, Atul P. Godse, Dr. Deepali A. Godse, Atul P. Godse,
2
“Microprocessors & Introduction to Microcontroller”, 1st edition,2020
Andrea Vacca, GermanoFranzoni, Andrea Vacca, GermanoFranzoni , “Hydraulic Fluid
3
PowerFundamentals, Applications, and Circuit Design”, 1st edition,2021
William Bolton, “Electronic Control Systems in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering”,
4
7th edition,2018.
Reference Books:
1 R.K.Mittal, I.J. Nagrath, “Robotics and Control”, McGraw Hill Education, 2017.

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 Zeev Bahir, “Electrical Drive Control: Textbook with Applicative Aspects”, CreateSpace
2
Independent Publishing Platform, 2015.
Web References:
1 http://www.electrical4u.com/electrical-drives/
2 http://www.tutorialspoint.com/microprocessor/microprocessor_8085_architecture.htm
Online Resources:
1 http://nptel.ac.in/courses/108104011/
2 http://nptel.ac.in/courses/108107029/

Continuous Assessment
End
Total Semester Total
Formative Summative t

Total Continuous Examination

Assessment Assessment
Assessment
80 120 200 40 60 100
Assessment Methods & Levels (based on Blooms’ Taxonomy)
Formative Assessment based on Capstone Model
Assessment Component (Choose and map
Course Bloom’s components from the list - Quiz, FA (16%)
Outcome Level Assignment, Case Study, Seminar, Group [80 Marks]
Assignment)
C702.1 Understand Quiz 20
C702.2 Create Assignment 20
C702.3 Understand Assignment 20
C702.4 Apply
Tutorial 20
C702.5 Analyse
Assessment based on Summative and End Semester Examination
Summative Assessment (24%) End Semester Examination
Bloom’s Level [120 Marks] (60%)
CIA1: [60 Marks] CIA2: [60 Marks] [100 Marks]
Remember 30 30 30
Understand 20 20 20
Apply 50 30 30
Analyse - 20 20
Evaluate - - -
Create - - -
Assessment based on Continuous and End Semester Examination

Continuous Assessment (40%)

[200 Marks] End
Semester
CA 1: 100 Marks CA 2: 100 Marks
Examination
FA 1 (40 Marks) FA 2 (40 Marks) (60%)
SA 2
SA 1 Component - Component Component Component - [100 Marks]
(60
(60 Marks) I - II -I II
Marks)
(20 Marks) (20 Marks) (20 Marks) (20 Marks)

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Mapping of Course Outcomes (CO) with Programme Outcomes (PO) Programme
Specific Outcomes (PSO)
POs PSOs
COs
a b c d e f g h i j k l 1 2 3
C702.1 3 2 3
C702.2 3 3 3 3
C702.3 3 3
C702.4 3 3 3
C702.5 3 3 3 3
3 Strongly agreed 2 Moderately agreed 1 Reasonably agreed

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