Chapter 1 Mechatronics System Design

1.1 What Is Mechatronics?

1.2 Integrated Design Issuesin Mechatronics

1.3 Mechatronics Key Elements

1.4 The Mechatronics Design Process

1.5 Advanced Approachesin Mechatronics

1.6 Summary

References

Problems

Chapter 2 Modeling and Simulation of Physical Systems

2.1 Introduction

2.2 Simulation and Block Diagrams

2.3 Analogies and Impedance Diagrams

2.4 Electrical Systems

2.5 Mechanical Translational Systems

2.6 Mechanical Rotational Systems

2.7 Electromechanical Coupling

2.8 Fluid Systems

2.9 Summary

References

Problems

Chapter 3 Sensors and Transducers

3.1 AnIntroductionto Sensors and Transducers

3.2 Sensors for Motionand Position Measurement

3.3 Force,Torque,and Tactile Sensors

3.4 Flow Sensors

3.5 Temperature-Sensing Devices

3.6 Ultrasonic Sensors

3.7 Range Sensors

3.8 Active Vibration Control Using Magnetostrictive Transduccrs

3.9 Fiber Optic Devices in Mechatronics

3.10 Summary

References

Problems

Chapter 4 Actuating Devices

4.1 Direct Current Motor

4.2 Permanent Magnet Stepper Motor

4.3 Fluid Power Actuation

4.4 Fluid Power Design Elements

4.5 Piezoelectric Actuators

4.6 Summary

References

Problems

Chapter 5 Hardware Components for Mechatronics

5.1 Number Systems in Mechatronics

5.2 Binary Logic

5.3 Karnaugh Map Minimization

5.4 Transducer Signal Conditioning and Devices for Data Conversion

5.5 Programmable Controllers

5.6 Summary

References

Problems

Chapter 6 Signals,Systems,and Controls

6.1 Introduction to Signals,Systems,and Controls

6.2 System Representation

6.3 Linearization of Nonlinear Systems

6.4 Time Delays

6.5 Measures of System Performance

6.6 Root Locus

6.7 Bode Plots

6.8 Summary

References

Problems

Chapter 7 Real-Time Interfacing

7.1 Introduction

7.2 Elements of a Data Acquisition and Control System

7.3 Overview of the I/O Process

7.4 Installation of the I/O Card and Software

7.5 Installation of the Application Software

7.6 Examples

7.7 Overframing

7.8 Summary

References

Chapter 8 Advanced Applications in Mechatronics

8.1 Sensors for Condition Monitoring

8.2 Mechatronic Control in Automated Manufacturing

8.3 Artificial Intelligence in Mechatronics

8.4 Fuzzy Logic Applications in Mechatronics

8.5 Microsensors in Mechatronics

8.6 Summary

References

Chapter 9 Case Studies

9.1 Data Acquisitton Case Studies

9.2 Data Acquisition and Control Case Studies

9.3 Summary

9.4 Suggestions for Additional Case Studies

Index