• MECH3411
  • Mechatronics

  • Credits (ECTS): 5
  • Mechanical and Design Engineering

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Overview

Module Description

This subject focuses upon a wide range of components, systems, processes & procedures in a mechatronic context, addressing the integrated relationship between them.

Module Aims

This subject is designed to give the learner: Knowledge of mechatronic principles. A safe approach to work on mechatronic systems. An understanding of the design, construction and operating considerations for products and equipment in a production process

Indicative Syllabus

Analogue processes.
Analysis of common mechatronic system.
Data presentation.
Design of Electro-pneumatic and pneumatic systems using simulation software.
Design: the process. Safety, function form, style, size, structure, strength, ergonomics,aesthetics, design for manufacture, assembly, manufacture, product liability andredesign.
Focus upon one field bus system (eg Profibus-DP)
Function state diagram to VDI 3260
Graphical HMI for industrial automation, process control and supervisory monitoring.
I/O communication between PLCs.
Introduction to field bus systems.
Investigation of visualisation software / hardware interface technology
Investigation of visualisation software.
Materials handling.
Mechanical actuation systems.
Mechatronics as an integration of mechanical, electrical and microprocessor control systems.
Modular production systems (MPS).
Nesting, multiple instances.
PLC Interrupts and user defined functions (FCs).
PLC architecture.
PLC installation and safety.
SFC language
Sensors and transducers.
Signal conditioning.
Solenoids and relays.
Standard control panel functions for automated processes.
Vacuum technology.

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