Chapter 1 Mechatronics System Design 1
1.1 What Is Mechatronics? 1
1.2 Integrated Design Issuesin Mechatronics 3
1.3 Mechatronics Key Elements 5
1.4 The Mechatronics Design Process 24
1.5 Advanced Approachesin Mechatronics 28
1.6 Summary 31
References 31
Problems 32
Chapter 2 Modeling and Simulation of Physical Systems 35
2.1 Introduction 36
2.2 Simulation and Block Diagrams 36
2.3 Analogies and Impedance Diagrams 40
2.4 Electrical Systems 54
2.5 Mechanical Translational Systems 60
2.6 Mechanical Rotational Systems 78
2.7 Electromechanical Coupling 83
2.8 Fluid Systems 89
2.9 Summary 103
References 104
Problems 104
Chapter 3 Sensors and Transducers 109
3.1 AnIntroductionto Sensors and Transducers 110
3.2 Sensors for Motionand Position Measurement 122
3.3 Force,Torque,and Tactile Sensors 161
3.4 Flow Sensors 169
3.5 Temperature-Sensing Devices 181
3.6 Ultrasonic Sensors 187
3.7 Range Sensors 189
3.8 Active Vibration Control Using Magnetostrictive Transduccrs 197
3.9 Fiber Optic Devices in Mechatronics 199
3.10 Summary 202
References 203
Problems 204
Chapter 4 Actuating Devices 211
4.1 Direct Current Motor 211
4.2 Permanent Magnet Stepper Motor 214
4.3 Fluid Power Actuation 219
4.4 Fluid Power Design Elements 223
4.5 Piezoelectric Actuators 236
4.6 Summary 237
References 237
Problems 238
Chapter 5 Hardware Components for Mechatronics 239
5.1 Number Systems in Mechatronics 239
5.2 Binary Logic 245
5.3 Karnaugh Map Minimization 251
5.4 Transducer Signal Conditioning and Devices for Data Conversion 255
5.5 Programmable Controllers 265
5.6 Summary 274
References 274
Problems 274
Chapter 6 Signals,Systems,and Controls 277
6.1 Introduction to Signals,Systems,and Controls 277
6.2 System Representation 280
6.3 Linearization of Nonlinear Systems 285
6.4 Time Delays 288
6.5 Measures of System Performance 290
6.6 Root Locus 300
6.7 Bode Plots 312
6.8 Summary 320
References 320
Problems 321
Chapter 7 Real-Time Interfacing 325
7.1 Introduction 325
7.2 Elements of a Data Acquisition and Control System 326
7.3 Overview of the I/O Process 328
7.4 Installation of the I/O Card and Software 332
7.5 Installation of the Application Software 335
7.6 Examples 344
7.7 Overframing 359
7.8 Summary 361
References 362
Chapter 8 Advanced Applications in Mechatronics 363
8.1 Sensors for Condition Monitoring 363
8.2 Mechatronic Control in Automated Manufacturing 368
8.3 Artificial Intelligence in Mechatronics 375
8.4 Fuzzy Logic Applications in Mechatronics 378
8.5 Microsensors in Mechatronics 382
8.6 Summary 388
References 388
Chapter 9 Case Studies 391
9.1 Data Acquisitton Case Studies 391
9.2 Data Acquisition and Control Case Studies 401
9.3 Summary 411
9.4 Suggestions for Additional Case Studies 411
Index 415