Objectives

• Understand key elements of Mechatronics system, representation into block

diagram.
• Understand concept of the transfer function, reduction and analysis.
• Understand principal of sensors, its characteristics, interfacing with
microcontroller.
• Understand the concept of PLC system and its ladder programming, and
significance of PLC systems in industrial application.
• Understand the system modeling and analysis in time domain and frequency
domain.
• Understand control actions such as proportional, derivative and integral and
study its significance in industrial application.
 • This course introduces to undergraduate
students the basic mechatronics system
components, and design principles to meet
functional requirements of products,
processes, and systems. This course also
focuses on the dynamic modelling of the
basic electronic, electrical, hydraulic,
Our course pneumatic, and mechanical sub-systems of
a mechatronic system and realization of
objectives the simulation model in the simulation
software. The students will be able to
develop the governing equations and
simulate the responses of the systems.
Moreover, they will be capable of
combining these equations into models of
the closed-loop controlled mechatronic
systems.
Outcomes
•CLO1(C3): The students will be able to demonstrate understanding of the modern
mechatronic components.
•CLO2(C5): The students will be able to implement a structured approach to model
mechatronic systems (systems consisting of mixed physical domains) and develop
the governing mathematical equations from the model of the mechatronic system.

•CLO3 (C6): The students will be able to simulate system dynamic behavior for
different input conditions and interpret simulation results to determine system
behavior in physically meaningful terms
•CLO4(C5): Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills in the
context of collaborative exercises on mechatronics modeling and simulation
Contents
• Introduction to Mechatronics systems
• Elements of Mechatronics System & applications
• Mechatronic System Design
• Control System Concepts
• Modelling, Simulation and Analysis of Mechatronics system
• Bond graph modeling Technique
• 20 SIM
• Autotronics
• Bionics
• Avionics
Text/Ref books:
 Introduction to MECHATRONICS by APPUU KUTTAN K.K. ISBN-13: 978-0-
19-568781-1, 2010
• System Dynamics: Modeling and Simulation of Mechatronic Systems by
Dean C. Karnopp, Donald L. Margolis, Ronald C. Rosenberg., 4th
Edition,2006

• Real Time Modeling, Simulation and Control of Dynamical Systems by Asif

Mahmood Mughal, Springer ISBN 978-3-319-33906-4, 2016
Tools
 20 SIM
• Matlab/SIMULINK
 Grading Rubric

Assessment Method CLO 1 CLO 2 CLO 3 CLO 4

Final Exam 10 25 15 0
Midterm Exam 10 10 × ×
Assignments 0 0 0 20
Quizzes 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5
Total (100) 22.5 37.5 17.5 22.5
What is Mechatronics?
• Mechatronics is the synergistic combination of Mechanical
Engineering (“mecha” for mechanisms), Electronics Engineering
(“tronics” for electronics), and Software engineering.
• The word Mechatronics was first coined by Mr. Tetsuro Moria, a
senior engineer of Japanese company, Yaskawa, in 1969.
• It is a multi-disciplinary approach to product and manufacturing
system design.
• It involves application of electrical, mechanical, control and computer
engineering to develop products, processes and systems with greater
flexibility, ease in redesign and ability of reprogramming.
Cont…..
• Mechatronics can also be termed as replacement of mechanics with
electronics or enhance mechanics with electronics. With the help of
microelectronics and sensor technology, mechatronics systems are
providing high levels of precision and reliability.
• Today’s domestic washing machines are intelligent and four-wheel
passenger automobiles are equipped with safety installations such as
air-bags, parking (proximity) sensors, antitheft electronic keys etc.
Mechatronics System

A mechatronics system integrates various

technologies involving
1. Sensors & Measurement systems,
2. Drives & Actuation systems
( Mechanical/ Pneumatics/
Hydraulics),
3. Controlling system
(microprocessor/microcontroller/PLC)
and software engineering.
How system works

Human Controlled Computer controlled

How system works
Mechatronics has evolved through the following stages
Primary level Mechatronics: Integrates electrical
signaling with mechanical action at the basic control
level for e.g., Fluid valves and relay switches
Tertiary level Mechatronics: Incorporates advanced
control strategy using microelectronics,
microprocessors and other application specific
integrated circuits for e.g., microprocessor based
electrical motor used for actuation purpose in
robots.
Secondary level Mechatronics: integrates
microelectronics into electrically controlled devices
for e.g., Cassette tape player.
Quaternary level Mechatronics: This level attempts
to improve smartness a step ahead by introducing
intelligence (artificial neural network and fuzzy
logic), fault detection and isolation (F.D.L) capability
into system. e,.g., artificial neural networks and
fuzzy logic technologies.
Mechatronics
Engineering

• The function of Mechatronics

Engineer is:
• Design and prepare the machines
and programming them, by using the
computer, control systems, electrical
and
• mechanical system.
Elements of Mechatronics
Illustrative Examples
1. Electric Switch
2. A thermostatically controlled heater or furnace
3. Washing Machine
4. Automatic bread toaster
DC motor
power-op-
amp speed
controller
Stepper motor position and speed controller
DC motor position and speed controller
Advantages of Mechatronics System
1. High level of integration
2. Increased functionality and better design
3. More use of electronics and software.
4. Use of artificial intelligence and software.
5. Use of artificial intelligence and intelligent process control
6. Assume responsibility for a process and operation with little interference of operators.
7. Multisensory and programs environment
8. High degree of flexibility
9. Greater extent of Machine utilization
10. Greater productivity
11. High life expected by proper maintenance
12. The integration of sensor and control system in a complex system reduces capital
expenses
Disadvantages of Mechatronics System
1. The initial cost is very high
2. The complicated design and system
3. The repair and maintenance is complex
4. Its replacement is difficult, that is it is difficult to change old system
to new system.
5. Imperative to have knowledge of different engineering fields for
design and implementation.
6. Specific problem of various system will have to be addressed
separately and properly.