Mechatronics: Electronic Control Systems in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering

Bill Bolton was formerly Consultant to the Further Education Unit and Head of Research and Development and Monitoring at BTEC. He has also been a UNESCO consultant and is the author of many successful engineering textbooks.

Preface

Introduction

1 Introducing mechatronics

Chapter objectives

1.1 What is mechatronics?

1.2 The design process

1.3 Systems

1.4 Measurement systems

1.5 Control systems

1.6 Programmable logic controller

1.7 Examples of mechatronic systems

Summary

Problems

 

Sensors and signal conditioning

2 Sensors and transducers

Chapter objectives

2.1 Sensors and transducers

2.2 Performance terminology

2.3 Displacement, position and proximity

2.4 Velocity and motion

2.5 Force

2.6 Fluid pressure

2.7 Liquid flow

2.8 Liquid level

2.9 Temperature

2.10 Light sensors

2.11 Selection of sensors

2.12 Inputting data by switches

Summary

Problems

 

3 Signal conditioning

Chapter objectives

3.1 Signal conditioning

3.2 The operational amplifier

3.3 Protection

3.4 Filtering

3.5 Wheatstone bridge

3.6 Pulse modulation

3.7 Problems with signals

3.8 Power transfer

Summary

Problems

 

4 Digital signals

Chapter objectives

4.1 Digital signals

4.2 Analogue and digital signals

4.3 Digital-to-analogue and analogue-to-digital converters

4.4 Multiplexers

4.5 Data acquisition

4.6 Digital signal processing

Summary

Problems

 

5 Digital logic

Chapter objectives

5.1 Digital logic

5.2 Logic gates

5.3 Applications of logic gates

5.4 Sequential logic

Summary

Problems

 

6 Data presentation systems

Chapter objectives

6.1 Displays

6.2 Data presentation elements

6.3 Magnetic recording

6.4 Optical recording

6.5 Displays

6.6 Data acquisition systems

6.7 Measurement systems

6.8 Testing and calibration

Summary

Problems

 

Actuation

7 Pneumatic and hydraulic actuation systems

Chapter objectives

7.1 Actuation systems

7.2 Pneumatic and hydraulic systems

7.3 Directional control valves

7.4 Pressure control valves

7.5 Cylinders

7.6 Servo and proportional control valves

7.7 Process control valves

7.8 Rotary actuators

Summary

Problems

 

8 Mechanical actuation systems

Chapter objectives

8.1 Mechanical systems

8.2 Types of motion

8.3 Kinematic chains

8.4 Cams

8.5 Gear trains

8.6 Ratchet and pawl

8.7 Belt and chain drives

8.8 Bearings

8.9 Mechanical aspects of motor selection

Summary

Problems

 

9 Electrical actuation systems

Chapter objectives

9.1 Electrical systems

9.2 Mechanical switches

9.3 Solid-state switches

9.4 Solenoids

9.5 D.C. motors

9.6 A.C. motors

9.7 Stepper motors

Summary

Problems

 

 

Microprocessor systems

10 Microprocessors and microcontrollers

Chapter objectives

10.1 Control

10.2 Microprocessor systems

10.3 Microcontrollers

10.4 Applications

10.5 Programming

Summary

Problems

 

11 Assembly language

Chapter objectives

11.1 Languages

11.2 Instruction sets

11.3 Assembly language programs

11.4 Subroutines

11.5 Look-up tables

11.6 Embedded systems

Summary

Problems

 

12 C language

12.1 Why C?

12.2 Program structure

12.3 Branches and loops

12.4 Arrays

12.5 Pointers

12.6 Program development

12.7 Examples of programs

12.8 Arduino programs

Summary

Problems

 

13 Input/output systems

Chapter Ob