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Define mechatronics and state the key elements of mechatronics? What are the classifications of mechatronics? Differentiate between position and displacement sensors? Suggest a sensor that could be used as part of a system to control the thickness of the rolled sheet by monitoring its thickness as it emerges from rollers. The sheet metal is in continuous motion and the measurement needs to be made quickly to enable corrective action to be made quickly. The measurement has to supply an electrical signal? What is signal processing? What are the basic elements of measurement systems? What are the servo systems over stepper systems? Device timing circuits that will switch an output ON for 10 seconds then switch it OFF. Sketch a ladder diagram and explain for temperature alarm. Alarm should be sounded if a sensor indicates a temperature above 90 C and remain sounding until the temperature falls below 75 C? List the various stages involved in the design process? Discuss evolution and need of mechatronics technology? Explain sequential control system with neat sketch? What are the characteristics of sensors? How do you classify the sensors? What is non contact and contact sensors? Explain the principle and application of proximity sensor? What are the building blocks of measurement system? Define accuracy and precision? Design an inverting amplifier? Write down the importance of signal conditioning in measurement systems? What is meant by T State Define jump instruction of PLC? What are the factors to be considered in selecting a PLC? Compare traditional and mechatronic design? Design a mechatronic system for an automatic weighing machine? Give details about LVDT? Describe the applications of Hall effect sensor? Define the basic elements of mechatronic system with example? How are mechatronics system classified? Give example for each system? Differentiate sensor and transducer with examples? Define signal conditioning process? Illustrate the principle on which capacitive transducers works? What are four modes of operation of DC motors? List the features of programmable logic controllers? What criteria should be considered while selecting PLC? What are the steps involved in the mechatronics system design process? List the sensors and actuators used in pick and place robots?

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What are sequential controllers? What are the applications of piezoelectric actuator? Explain the working principles of three type light sensors? Tabulate the similarities between the hydraulic and pneumatic motion converters? How PLC can be used for data handling operation? Identify the sensor and signal conditioner in the measurement system of a bourdon pressure gauge? What are the large scale applications of mechatronics in manufacturing engineering? What is resolution of a sensor? What is the significance of output impedance of a sensor? Explain the principle of pilot operated valve? How is a mechanism defined? Explain how a PLC can be used to handle an analog input? What are the features that are specific to PLC to their use as controllers? What are piezoelectric drive elements? What does a bar code represents? What are the basic elements of the control system of an automatic camera? How is an LVDT used to measure displacement? What is the principle of operation of an optical encoder? Discuss the working of two proximity switches? Explain the functioning of a thyristor? What are the factors to be considered in selection of sensors? Distinguish between PLC and Relay logic? Device timing circuits that will switch on output on for 10 seconds then switch it off? How does mechatronics design approach differ from traditional design approach? Write short notes on temperature sensors, light sensors? Explain the method used for input and output processing in a PLC? Illustrate a typical mechatronic system? What is the function of a signal conditioner? Sketch the calibration curve of a transducer? Define resolution of a transducer? Define any two applications that can be performed by PLC? Sketch the symbol of output and special instruction used in PLC? Define any two factors for selecting a mechatronics system? What is the need for a mechatronic system?