Recent questions tagged mechatronics

Description : What is the Significance of signal conditioners ?

Last Answer : Ans: In mechatronic systems, processing and controlling of physical parameters like temperature, pressure, flow, etc. is carried out by converting them into electrical signals by means of ... compatible with control elements, indicating and display devices, recorders, controllers and so on.

Description : Draw and explain the block diagram of fuzzy logic controller.

Last Answer : Ans:  OR 1 Fuzzification: It is the action of transforming a given state as crisp input into fuzzy values by evaluating membership function for purpose to be used by a ... at producing a non- fuzzy control action that best represent the possibility of an inferred fuzzy control action

Description : Draw and explain the working of inductive and capacitive sensors.

Last Answer : Ans: Inductive Sensor: Diagram: Operation: An inductive sensor consist of a coil wound around a ferrous metallic core ,detector circuit and solid state output . With supply voltage ,oscillator operates to ... output device being ON or OFF. Capacitive Sensor: Diagram: Working  

Description : Give the block diagram of CNC based drilling machine.

Last Answer : Ans:-   OR  

Description : Explain operation of solenoid valve with neat diagram.

Last Answer : Operation: A solenoid valve is the combination of a basic solenoid and mechanical valve. So a solenoid valve has two parts namely- Electrical solenoid, mechanical valve. Solenoid ... coil, the emf is dissipated allowing internal spring return the valve stem to the original position 

Description : Draw and explain strain guage accelerometer.

Last Answer : Ans: Diagram: Explanation The seismic mass is placed on the cantilever beam placed inside the housing . The housing is filled with fluid to create damping force. The strain gauges of ... beam bends, which produces strain on the beam. This strain is directly proportional to the acceleration. 

Description : Explain the basic components of pneumatic system with neat sketch.

Last Answer : Ans:- Gas based system is called pneumatic system. A pneumatic system uses compressed air as medium. It consist of element like compressor , reservior , control valve cylinder piston and motor. ... and motor. 5. The control valve operates the cylinder -piston as per load requirement. 

Description : Develop a ladder diagram for to control conveyor belt motor equipped with the: (i) Counter of item. (ii) Start & Stop functions. (iii) Change of direction function.

Last Answer : Forward: Reverse:

Description : Draw construction of Cartesian and cylindrical robots and explain their degree of freedoms.

Last Answer : Diagram: DOF: A Cartesian coordinate robot (also called linear robot) is an industrial robot whose three principal axes of control are linear (i.e. they move in a straight line rather than ... rotation at its base around the two axes. The work envelope is in the shape of a cylinder.

Description : Describe with sketch (i) Poppet valve (ii) Spool valve.

Last Answer : A poppet valve (also called mushroom valve) is a valve typically used to control the timing and quantity of gas or vapors flow into an engine. It consists of a hole, usually round or oval, and ... flow from one source to the other. In pneumatic logic a shuttle-valve works as an OR gate.  

Description : Write a note on ‘Evolution of Mechatronics’.

Last Answer : Explanation:-- Mechanical engineering products and systems that employ some form of electrical engineering principles and devices have been developed and used since the early part of the 20th ... which have become highly effective and popular among students, instructors, employees, and employers  

Description : Classify the robots based on workspace.

Last Answer : Classification of robot: 1)Material Processing robot 2)Material handling robot 3)Assembly robot 4)Inspection robot

Description : Draw and explain pneumatic PID controller. 

Last Answer : PID controller is a continuous control action which is a combined action Proportional, Integral and Derivative control actions. In pneumatic PID controller control action is achieved using ... to hold the flapper in the position set by the increase in Pin, creating integral action 

Description : How a PLC can be used to handle an analog input? Justify.

Last Answer : Diagram:-- Explanation: For analog operation, the level of a PLC input signal is sensed by an analog input module, like in a data acquisition system when input parameters may ... first converted into machine code and then the necessary control signals are generated to the output module. 

Description : State the function of ‘Signal Conditioner’ in measurement system.

Last Answer : Function of Signal Conditioner' :-- In Mechatronics systems, processing and controlling of physical parameters like temperature, pressure, flow, etc. is carried out by converting them into electrical signals by means of ... signal as require. vi) it help for impedance from source to load, 

Description : State the working principle of capacitive sensor with neat diagram.

Last Answer : Explanation:-- Capacitance is an electrical property which is created by applying an electrical charge to two conductive objects with a gap between them. A simple demonstration is two ... materials. The other type measures thicknesses of nonconductive materials or the level of a fluid. 

Description : Explain with sketch torque measurement using (i) Stroboscope method, (ii) Capacitive method.

Last Answer : (i) Stroboscope method:-- Explanation : The arrangement of two flanges A and B placed at a distance on the shaft is as shown. Flange A carries a scale while flange a ... By applying a radiometric algorithm to the received signals, the signed relative angle between the rotors is calculated.

Description : State the working principle of Cam. List its types. Give any four applications of Cam.

Last Answer : Working principle of CAM: A cam is mechanical rotating machine element which is used for converting one motion in to another. It is rotating machine element that gives reciprocating or ... control mechanisms. Spinning and weaving machineries. Textile machineries. Paper cutting machines.

Description : Drawthe PLC ladder diagram of ON-OFF control of lamp. Write the input and output devises.

Last Answer : Diagram:

Description : Drawand explain LVDT accelerometer.

Last Answer : Diagram: Explanation: The LVDT accelerometer consists of one primary and two secondary windings which are placed on either side of central code. The two ends of the core ... arises in the output terminal. This output voltage is directly proportional to the vibration or acceleration.

Description : State and elaborate the importance of mechatronics in various field of engineering.

Last Answer : Mechatronics : Mechatronics is the synergistic integration of mechanical engineering with electronics and intelligent computer control in designing, manufacturing processes and production. It helps to develop ... -flops, computer registers, memories software is nothing but system and application. 

Description : Draw block diagram of Robot system. List function of end effector.

Last Answer : Diagram:  Functions Of An End Effector : 1. End effector is the device at the end of a robotic arm designed to interact with the environment. 2. End effectors originates from ... link of the robot. It is similar to human hand with or without finger. It incorporates various sensors.

Description : Describe the implimentation of proportional type of controller using hydraullic controller.

Last Answer : Diagram: Explanation: * When the jet pipe is moved towards right by the deviation the signal, the position moves to the right along with the feedback linkage whose motion acts to bring ... pivot that regulates the amount of piston motion required to restore the jet pipe to neutral position. 

Description : Define Mechatronics.

Last Answer : Mechatronics is a branch of engineering that focuses on designing, manufacturing and maintaining products that have both mechanical and electronic components.

Description : What are advantages and disadvantages of Mechatronics system? 

Last Answer : Advantages of Mechatronics system:  High level of integration.  Increased functionality and better design.  More use of electronics and software instead of mechanical function.  Assumes ... Its replacement is difficult, that it is difficult to change old system to new system. 

Description : Explain the Mechatronics system with the help of block diagram and labeled the various elements. 

Last Answer : The key elements of Mechatronics systems can be classified under following categories:  Information systems  Mechanical systems  Electrical systems  Computer systems  Sensor and actuators  ... is adjusted based on generated error and again signal is given to actuators and sensors.

Description : Explain the scope of Mechatronics in Industry. Give any four examples. 

Last Answer : There is no limit for scope of Mechatronics in industry. Due to mechatronics speed, quality, flexibility, sophistication and quantity of product has improved drastically. Marketing of product has also become simple. ... .  Examples :- MRI., CT-SCAN, Endoscopy Robotics Unmanned Air vehicle.