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ELCE B414H Mechatronics

 

Mechatronics

ELEC B414H

Module Name (Kurdish)

مێکاترونێکس

Module Name (Arabic)

الميكاترونكس

Contact Hours/Week (Theory)

3

Contact Hours/Week (Practical)

2

Self-study Hours/Week

6

Language of Instruction

English

Semester Delivered

7

Credits (ECTS)

6

Module Type

Elective

Version Number

1.0

Version Date

 20-1-2025

Prerequisite 1

Digital System Design

Code

 ELEC B214H

Co-requisite

 

Code

 

Dept. /College

 Electrical and Computer Engineering/Engineering

Code

 ELCE/ENG

Owner Dept. /College

 Electrical and Computer Engineering/Engineering

Code

 ELCE/ENG

Module Coordinator

 Mohammed Subhi Hadi

Email

Mohammed.subhi@uod.ac

Module Overview

The area of Mechatronics extends from simple On-Off control and relays to complicated Programmable Logical Controllers (PLCs) and actuating robotic wrists and arms. In this course the main aspects of Mechatronic Engineering will be covered. Starting from the idea of automation and implementing the on-off control via relay and evolving it to PLC and finally an introduction to robotics through robotic arms.

The course has been divided into 8 Sections covering a specific topic in Mechatronics. This course has a project-based lab, student undergo sessions to design a system using PLC.

Learning Outcomes

·        Explain mechatronic systems and their components.

·        Define the requirements of mechatronic systems from sensors and actuators.

·        Design mechatronic systems using on-off control relays.

·        Explain PLC and their specifications.

·        Design Ladder diagrams to program PLC through multiple techniques.

·        Explain robotic system and different classifications of robot type.

·        Use Forward Transformations within the robotics area.

 

Topics Covered

·        Introduction to Mechatronics

o   Definitions and classification of systems

·        Industrial Automation

o   Three Level Hierarchical Model

o   Just In Time Manufacturing (JIT)

·        The Device Layer

o   Sensors

§  Proximity Sensors

§  Photoelectric Sensors

§  Hall Effect Sensors

§  Temperature Sensors

§  Position Sensors

§  Pressure Sensors

§  Strain Gauges

§  Rotary Encoders

§  Accelerometers and  MEMS Gyroscopes

o   Actuators

§  Solenoids

§  Relays and Contactors

§  Solenoid Controlled Valves

·        ON-OFF (Relay) Control

o   Latches Relays

o   Timers, and counters

·        Programmable Logic Controllers

o   PLC Architecture

o   Sourcing & Sinking

o   Distributed PLCs in Networks

o   PLC Programming methods

§  Ladder diagram

·        Programmable Logic Controllers Programming

o   Block Logic

o   Sequence Bits

o   State Based Design

o   State Diagrams

o   State-Transition Equations

·        Instrumentation

o   Static Characteristics

o   Dynamic Characteristics

·        Introduction to Robotics

o   Robot Structures & Components

o   Kinematics

o   Robotic Motion – Coordinate Frames & Objects

o   Degrees of Freedom

o   Four-Dimensional Transformation Matrices

o   Four Dimensional Rotational Matrices

o   Forward Transformations

Mode of Delivery

This module is delivered in person and includes classes, tutorials and lab sessions that the student should attend. Maximum of 10% absence is permitted.

Assessment Methods and Grading

The grading and assessment of this module is done as below:

·        5% Homework

·        5% Classwork

·        10% Quizzes

·        10% Lab. Reports and quizzes

·        10% Lab. final project

·        20% One mid semester exam

·        40% Theory final exam

Passing Requirements

To pass this module successfully, the student should:

·        complete all course requirements

·        do the final lab project presentation

·        do the final theory exam

·        get a total score of 50 or greater

Module Reading List and References‌

1. Automating Manufacturing Systems with PLCs, Hugh Jack, 1993, ISSN 0891-4281

2. Introduction to Robotics: Mechanics and Control, John J. Craig ,1989

 


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