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FUNDAMENTAL OF MECHATRONICS I

PROGRAMME: NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN MECHATRONICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Course: FUNDAMENTAL OF MECHATRONICS I Course Code: MCE 110 Contact Hours :1-0-2 Hrs/Wk Course Specification: Theoretical Content: Know the meaning of Mechatronics

Practical Content:

General Objectives 1.0: Understand Mechatronics Systems Week Specific Learning

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1.1 Define Mechatronics. 1.2 State the types of Mechatronics. 1.3 Discuss the significant differences between the different types of Mechatronics. 1.4 State the advantages and disadvantages of each of the types. 1.5 Discuss its relevance to contemporary engineering design. 1.6 Mention Mechatronics system and its primary elements.

Explain the concept of Mechatronics

Identify its differences

Distinguish between the types identified.

Explain the relevance to engineering design.

- Chalk board - Chalk - Duster - Instructional drawing - Text books - Journals - Lecture notes

1.1 Identify household items that can be characterized as mechatronic System. 1.2 What components do they contain that help you identify them as mechatronic Systems. 1.3 If an item contains a micro- processor, describe the function that are performed by the micro-processor.

Guide the students to identify the various components of mechatronic systems.

Demonstrate the use of the various components of the training board.

- Instrumental diagrams - Training board - Plug-in- cables - Dc power source - Washing machine - Bread toaster and hand drilling Machine.

General Objective 2.0: Understand Mechatronics Systems WEEK Specific Learning

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2.1 Define System 2.2 State the different types of systems.

Explain systems.

Explain system measurement.

Explain control

2.1 Carry out system measurement

Demonstrate the use of measurement equipment.

Demonstrate

- measuring tools

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2.3 State the function of each type. 2.4 Discuss system measurement. 2.5 Discuss system control. 2.6Discuss microprocessor.

system. Explain the steps

in sequential control.

Explain the applications of mechatronic system.

how systems are controlled.

Guide the students to identify controlled systems.

Demonstrate system measurement and ask the students to practice same.

General Objective3.0: Know basic electronics WEEK Specific Learning

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3.1 Define Ohms law. 3.2 Define conductor and semi-conductor. 3.3 State the sources of power supplies.

Explain the functions of p-n junction diodes, ac rectification, zener diodes.

- Chalk - Chalkboard - Instructional - Diagrams - AC, DC Power Source - Duster

General Objective 4.0: Understanding the Principles and applications of transistors and operational amplifiers

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6 - 8 4.1 Define transistor. 4.2 State the uses of transistor. 4.2 Differentiate between a transistor and a thyristor.

Explain: transistor, thyristor, operational amplifiers and state their uses in electronic

- Chalk - Chalkboard - Instructional - Diagrams - AC, DC Power Source - Duster

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4.4 Define amplifiers. 4.5 Mention the various types of amplifiers. e.g differential, instrumentation, inverting, unity gain, non-inverting, etc.

components. Explain:

common emitter characteristics, emitter follower circuit, FET, Inverting, Unity gain, Non-inverting, C/V, V/C amplifier.

General Objective 5.0: Understand digital Electronics WEEK Specific Learning

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8 - 10 5.1 Discuss Boolean algebra. 5.2 State the implication of 5 .1 in digital systems. 5.3 Discuss simple logic gates. 5.2 Discuss sequential logic systems.

Explain Boolean algebra.

Explain simple gates; NAND and NOR gates, latches, positive & negative logic, tri-state logic, etc.

Explain J-K flip-flop, registers and counters, timers and pulse circuit.

General Objective 6.0: Know sensor and Transducer Principles WEEK Specific Learning

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6.1 Define sensor. 6.2 Mention the different types of sensors. 6.3 Define transducer.

Explain sensors and transducers.

Guide the students to identify different

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6.4 Mention the different types of transducers 6.5 Differentiate between a sensor and a transducer. 6.6 Discuss calibration and signal conditioning

types of sensors and transducers.

Explain the uses and applications of sensors and transducers; Performance, classification, static & dynamic characteristics of calibration and signal conditioning.

General Objective 7.0: Understand Drive Technology WEEK Specific Learning

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7.1 Define actuators 7.2 Mention the different types of actuators 7.3 Define valves 7.4 Mention the different types of valves

Explain the physical principles of solenoid-type devices, valves, dc machines, ac machines & stepper motor etc.

Guide the students to identify the different items mentioned above.

7.1 Carry out identification of different drives

Guide the students to identify the drives.

Actuators, valves ac & dc motors, solenoid, etc.

Competency: The students should be able to understand the meaning of Mechatronics and its different types. They should also be able to identify conductors, semi-conductors, diodes, logic gates, amplifiers, transistors, and inverters, know their characteristics and uses. Assessment: Course work 20%; Course test 20%; Practicals 10%; Examination 50% References: Elpers and N Weyer Mechatronics Fundamental; C. Fraser and J. Milne Electromechanical engineering: An introduction IEEE press, 1996.