Mechatronics : Electronic control systems in mechanical and electrical engineering / William Bolton.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [610]-611) and index.

Preface I: Introduction1 Introducing mechatronicsChapter objectives1.1 What is mechatronics?1.2 The design process1.3 Systems1.4 Measurement systems1.5 Control systems1.6 Programmable logic controller1.7 Examples of mechatronic systemsSummaryProblems II: Sensors and signal conditioning2 Sensors and transducersChapter objectives2.1 Sensors and transducers2.2 Performance terminology2.3 Displacement, position and proximity2.4 Velocity and motion2.5 Force2.6 Fluid pressure2.7 Liquid flow2.8 Liquid level2.9 Temperature2.10 Light sensors2.11 Selection of sensors2.12 Inputting data by switchesSummaryProblems 3 Signal conditioningChapter objectives3.1 Signal conditioning3.2 The operational amplifier3.3 Protection3.4 Filtering3.5 Wheatstone bridge3.6 Pulse modulation3.7 Problems with signals3.8 Power trasferSummaryProblems 4 Digital signalsChapter objectives4.1 Digital signals4.2 Analogue and digital signals4.3 Digital-to-analogue and analogue-to-digital converters4.4 Multiplexers4.5 Data acquisition4.6 Digital signal processingSummaryProblems 5 Digital logicChapter objectives5.1 Digital logic5.2 Logic gates5.3 Applications of logic gates5.4 Sequential logicSummaryProblems 6 Data presentation systemsChapter objectives6.1 Displays6.2 Data presentation elements6.3 Magnetic recording6.4 Optical recording6.5 Displays6.6 Data acquisition systems6.7 Measurement systems6.8 Testing and calibrationSummaryProblems III: Actuation7 Pneumatic and hydraulic actuation systemsChapter objectives7.1 Actuation systems7.2 Pneumatic and hydraulic systems7.3 Directional control valves7.4 Pressure control valves7.5 Cylinders7.6 Servo and proportional control valves7.7 Process control valves7.8 Rotary actuatorsSummaryProblems 8 Mechanical actuation systemsChapter objectives8.1 Mechanical systems8.2 Types of motion8.3 Kinematic chains8.4 Cams8.5 Gear trains8.6 Ratchet and pawl8.7 Belt and chain drives8.8 BearingsSummaryProblems 9 Electrical actuation systemsChapter objectives9.1 Electrical systems9.2 Mechanical switches9.3 Solid-state switches9.4 Solenoids9.5 D.C. motors9.6 A.C. motors9.7 Stepper motors9.8 Motor selectionSummaryProblems IV: System models10 Basic system modelsChapter objectives10.1 Mathematical models10.2 Mechanical system building blocks10.3 Electrical system building blocks10.4 Fluid system building blocks10.5 Thermal system building blocksSummaryProblems 11 System modelsChapter objectives11.1 Engineering systems11.2 Rotational translational systems11.3 Electro-mechanical systems11.4 Linearity11.5 Hydraulic mechanical systemsSummaryProblems 12 Dynamic responses of systemsChapter objectives12.1 Modelling dynamic systems12.2 Terminology12.3 First-order systems12.4 Second-order systems12.5 Performance measures for second-order systems12.6 System identificationSummaryProblems 13 System transfer functionsChapter objectives13.1 The transfer function13.2 First-order systems13.3 Second-order systems13.4 Systems in series13.5 Systems with feedback loops13.6 Effect of pole location on transient responseSummaryProblems 14 Frequency responseChapter objectives14.1 Sinusoidal input14.2 Phasors14.3 Frequency response14.4 Bode plots14.5 Performance specifications14.6 StabilitySummaryProblems 15 Closed-loop controllersChapter objectives15.1 Continuous and discrete control processes15.2 Terminology15.3 Two-step mode15.4 Proportional mode15.5 Derivative control15.6 Integral control15.7 PID controller15.8 Digital controllers15.9 Control system performance15.10 Controller tuning15.11 Velocity control15.12 Adaptive controlSummaryProblems 16 Artificial intelligenceChapter objectives16.1 What is meant by artificial intelligence?16.2 Perception and cognition16.3 Reasoning16.4 LearningSummaryProblems V: Microprocessor systems17 MicroprocessorsChapter objectives17.1 Control17.2 Microprocessor systems17.3 Microcontrollers17.4 Applications17.5 ProgrammingSummaryProblems 18 Assembly languageChapter objectives18.1 Languages18.2 Instruction sets18.3 Assembly language programs18.4 Subroutines18.5 Look-up tables18.6 Embedded systemsSummaryProblems19 C language19.1 Why C?19.2 Program structure19.3 Branches and loops19.4 Arrays19.5 Pointers19.6 Program development19.7 Examples of programsSummaryProblems 20 Input/output systemsChapter Objectives20.1 Interfacing20.2 Input/output addressing20.3 Interface requirements20.4 Peripheral interface adapters20.5 Serial communications interface20.6 Examples of interfacingSummaryProblems 21 Programmable logic controllersChapter objectives21.1 Programmable logic controllers21.2 Basic PLC structure21.3 Input/output processing21.4 Ladder programming21.5 Instruction lists21.6 Latching and internal relays21.7 Sequencing21.8 Timers and counters21.9 Shift registers21.10 Master and jump controls21.11 Data handling21.12 Analogue input/outputSummaryProblems 22 Communication systemsChapter objectives22.1 Digital communications22.2 Centralised, hierarchical and distributed control22.3 Networks22.4 Protocols22.5 Open Systems Interconnection communication model22.6 Serial communication interfaces22.7 Parallel communication interfaces22.8 Wireless protocolsSummaryProblems 23 Fault findingChapter objectives23.1 Fault-detection techniques23.2 Watchdog timer23.3 Parity and error coding checks23.4 Common hardware faults23.5 Microprocessor systems23.6 Emulation and simulation23.7 PLC systemsSummaryProblems </VI: Conclusion24 Mechatronics systemsChapter objectives24.1 Mechatronic designs24.2 Case studiesSummaryProblems and assignments AppendicesA The Laplace transformB Number SystemsC Boolean AlgebraD Instructions SetsE C library FunctionsF MATLAB and SIMULINKG Electrical Circuit Analysis Further informationAnswersIndex

Mechatronics is the integration of electronic engineering, mechanical engineering, control and computer engineering. This book offers a comprehensive introduction to the area.