Mechatronics System Design, SI Edition

1. MECHATRONICS SYSTEM DESIGNWhat is Mechatronics? Integrated Design Issues in Mechatronics. The Mechatronics Design Process. Mechatronics Key Elements. Applications in Mechatronics. Summary. References. Problems. 2. MODELING AND SIMULATION OF PHYSICAL SYSTEMSOperator Notation and Transfer Functions. Block Diagrams, Manipulations, and Simulation. Block Diagram Modeling-Direct Method. Block Diagram Modeling-Analogy Approach. Electrical Systems. Mechanical Translational Systems. Mechanical Rotational Systems. Electrical-Mechanical Coupling. Fluid Systems. Summary. References. Problems. Appendix to Chapter 2. 3. SENSORS AND TRANSDUCERSIntroduction to Sensors and Transducers. Sensitivity Analysis-Influence of Component Variation. Sensors for Motion and Position Measurement. Digital Sensors for Motion Measurement. Force, Torque, and Tactile Sensors. Vibration-Acceleration Sensors. Sensors for Flow Measurement. Temperature Sensing Devices. Sensor Applications. Summary. References. Problems.4. ACTUATING DEVICESDirect Current Motors. Permanent Magnet Stepper Motor. Fluid Power Actuation. Fluid Power Design Elements. Piezoelectric Actuators. Summary. References. Problems.5. SYSTEM CONTROL-LOGIC METHODS Number Systems in Mechatronics. Binary Logic. Karnaugh Map Minimization. Programmable Logic Controllers. Summary. References. Problems.6. SIGNALS, SYSTEMS, AND CONTROLSIntroduction to Signals, Systems, and Controls. Laplace Transform Solution of Ordinary Differential Equations. System Representation. Linearization of Nonlinear Systems. Time Delays. Measures of System Performance. Root Locus. Bode Plots. Controller Design Using Pole Placement Method. Summary. References. Problems.7. SIGNAL CONDITIONING AND REAL TIME INTERFACINGIntroduction. Elements of a Data Acquisition and Control System. Transducers and Signal Conditioning. Devices for Data Conversion. Data Conversion Process. Application Software. Summary. References.8. CASE STUDIESComprehensive Case Studies. Data