OMR351 MECHATRONICS
QUESTION BANK
PART A
UNIT I
1. Compare sensor and transducer.
2. List the few building blocks of mechatronics systems.
3. What is the use of a signal conditioner?
4. Define precision.
UNIT II
1. State the function of the ALE pin.
2. Name the flags of 8085
3. What is assembly language?
4. What is T state?
UNIT III
1. What are the ADC and DAC specifications?
2. What are the advantages of a servo system over stepper motor?
3. What are the operating modes of port A of 8255?
4. What is meant by interfacing?
UNIT IV
1. Write down the advantages of PLC.
2. What is interlocking in ladder logic?
3. Differentiate PLC and Microprocessor.
4. Write short notes on: ON delay/OFF delay timer
UNIT V
1. Differentiate between traditional design and mechatronics design
2. Differentiate the windscreen wiper mechanism of traditional and mechatronics systems.
3. What are the key elements of mechatronics system design?
4. Write down the design stages of the mechatronics system.
PART B
UNIT I
1. Explain the dynamic characteristics of a sensor.
2. Explain the construction and working principle of strain gauges with a neat sketch.
3. Explain the following: i)RTD ii) Bimetallic strips.
4. Describe the need and classification of mech atronics
UNIT II
1. Explain with neat sketch the architecture of 8085 microprocessor
2. Explain the various types of addressing modes used in 8085 microprocessor.
3. Explain the pin configuration of 8085 microprocessor with their neat sketch.
4. Explain the memory read operation in 8085 microprocessor with their timing diagram
UNIT III
1. Describe the microprocessor-based stepper motor control with the interfacing circuit.
2. Explain the traffic control interface with a functional block diagram.
3. Explain the microprocessor-based temperature control system
UNIT IV
1. Explain the ADC and DAC interfacing with a neat sketch
2. Explain how a PLC can be used to count the boxes coming over a conveyor.
3. Draw the pneumatic circuit and develop a ladder logic program that could be used to
operate the drilling machine. The drill motor and the pump for the air pressure for the
pneumatic valves have to be started. The workpiece has to be clamped. The drill has
then lowered, and drilling started to the required depth. Then the drill to be retracted
and the workpiece unclamped.
4. Describe the input module of PLC with necessary circuits.
UNIT V
1. Explain the working principle of DC servo motor with a diagram.
2. Describe the mechatronics involved in automatic car park barrier
3. Compare the traditional and Mechatronics design concept with example
4. Describe the mechatronics automatic car park barrier
