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Mechatronics Important Questions

This document contains questions from 5 units that cover topics in mechatronics. Unit 1 includes questions about the definition of mechatronics, components used in automobiles, key elements of mechatronics systems, sensor performance and terminology, gauge factor, hysteresis, and eddy current proximity sensors. Unit 2 covers bearings, actuators, Darlington pairs, solid state switches, stepper motors, pneumatic systems, and applications of motors. Unit 3 is about mathematical models, mechanical and electrical diagrams, modeling translational and torsional systems, and controllers. Unit 4 discusses differences between PLC and relay logic, ladder logic, timing circuits, and shift registers. Unit 5 is on the design approach, examples

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Mechatronics Important Questions

This document contains questions from 5 units that cover topics in mechatronics. Unit 1 includes questions about the definition of mechatronics, components used in automobiles, key elements of mechatronics systems, sensor performance and terminology, gauge factor, hysteresis, and eddy current proximity sensors. Unit 2 covers bearings, actuators, Darlington pairs, solid state switches, stepper motors, pneumatic systems, and applications of motors. Unit 3 is about mathematical models, mechanical and electrical diagrams, modeling translational and torsional systems, and controllers. Unit 4 discusses differences between PLC and relay logic, ladder logic, timing circuits, and shift registers. Unit 5 is on the design approach, examples

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MECHATRONICS

2 MARK QUESTIONS

UNIT – 1

1. What is mechatronics? Give its graphical representation.


2. Identify the different mechatronics used in automobiles.
3. What are the key elements of mechatronics system?
4. List out the performance terminologies of sensor.
5. Define gauge factor and write its expression.
6. Define hysteresis.
7. What is the working principle of an eddy current proximity sensor?
8. Distinguish between measurement and control systems.
9. Compare open loop and closed loop control system.
10. List out the factors that need to be considered in selecting a sensor for a particular application.

UNIT – II

1. Classify bearings with neat sketch.


2. Suggest suitable actuator for robot arm joint and justify.
3. What is Darlington pair?
4. List out the types of solid state switches.
5. A stepper motor is given a digital input rate of 40 pulses for one revolution. Find its step angle?
6. A pneumatic system is operated at a pressure of 1000kpa. What diameter is required for the
cylinder to move a load of which needs a force of 12KN?
7. State the application of stepper motor and servo motor in mechatronics systems.
8. Explain the working principle of pneumatic diaphragm actuator.
9. Define servo motor and Compare AC & DC servo motor.
10. Explain the working principle of solenoid.

UNIT – III

1. What is mathematical model?


2. List the basic elements of mechanical and electrical building block diagrams.
3. Derive the equation for a translational mechanical system model with spring and mass.
4. Convert the spring – mass – damper system into an equivalent electrical system. Write down the
system equation.
5. Draw the torsional spring mass system. Write down the system equation.
6. What is negative logic system? State its characteristics.
7. Explain the terms hydraulic resistance and hydraulic capacitance.
8. What is proportional mode?
9. Explain PID controller.
10. List any two real time applications of microprocessor control.
UNIT – IV

1. How does PLC differ from relay logic?


2. What is mnemonics?
3. Draw the general ladder rungs to represent a latch circuit.
4. Devise a timing circuit that will switch an output on for 1 sec then off for 20 sec, then on for 1
sec, then for 20 sec, and so on.
5. Explain delay - on and delay - off timer with ladder diagram.
6. List any four logic function ladder diagram.
7. What is shift register? How many data is required for a shift register?
8. Distinguish Master control and jump control.
9. What is counter and mention its types?
10. Define internal relay.

UNIT – V

1. List the seven modules of mechatronics design approach.


2. Automatic camera is a mechatronics system – justify.
3. List the advantages of mechatronics design over traditional design.
4. Write the differences between traditional and mechatronics system design.
5. List down the various mechatronics elements in an automatic camera.
6. How a traditional design of temperature control of domestic central heating system is improved
by mechatronics design?
7. List out the various sensors used in engine management system.
8. What are the advantages of using a microprocessor in the place of a mechanical controller for a
carburetor of an automobile?
9. Identify the sensor; signal conditioner and display elements in the bourdon pressure gauge.
10. Compare traditional and mechatronics approaches of engine management system.

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