KARPAGAM INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Seerapalayam [PO], Coimbatore 641 105

CONTINUOUS INTERNAL ASSESSMENT TEST-I

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
REGULATIONS 2008 - VII SEMESTER
SUBJECT: ME2401 MECHATRONICS

DATE: 31/07/2014 TIME: 10.30 AM to 12.30 PM
Max.Marks: 70 (4X16 = 64 + Neatness 6)
ANSWER ANY FOUR QUESTIONS

PART B (16X4 = 64 MARKS)

1 Explain the components of a mechatronics system and brief how it is different from the conventional
mechanical system?
16

2 i. Draw and Explain the principle of optical encoders
ii. Write short notes on piezoelectric sensors
10
6

3 With a neat sketch explain how the following sensors are used in displacement measurement
i. Strain gauge element
ii. LVDT
8
8

4 i. With neat sketch explain the working of thermocouple and thermistors.
ii. Brief the working of proximity/reed switches
10
6

5 i. What is meant by sequencing of cylinders? Explain it with an example
ii. With a neat sketch explain the working of bladder type accumulator
8
8

6 i. Write short note on pressure control valve
ii. Explain how cams are used in transforming motion
8
8


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KARPAGAM INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Seerapalayam [PO], Coimbatore 641 105

CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT TEST-I

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
REGULATIONS 2008 - VII SEMESTER
SUBJECT: ME2401 MECHATRONICS

DATE: /07/2013 TIME: AM to PM
Max.Marks: 70 (4X16 = 64 + Neatness 6)
ANSWER ANY FOUR QUESTIONS

PART B (16X4 = 64 MARKS)

1. Explain the components of a mechatronics system.and brief how it is different from the conventional system?