Mechatronics: Electronic Control Systems In Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, 7th Edition by Pearson

Chapter twenty four

Mechatronic systems

Objectives

The objectives of this chapter are that, after studying it, the reader should be able to:

• Develop possible solutions to design problems when considered from the mechatronics point of view.
• Analyse case studies of mechatronics solutions.

24.1 Mechatronic designs

This chapter brings together many of the topics discussed in this book in the consideration of mechatronics solutions to design problems and gives case studies.

24.1.1 Timed switch

Consider a simple requirement for a device which switches on some actuator, e.g. a motor, for some prescribed time. Possible solutions might involve:

1. a rotating cam;
2. a programmable logic controller(PLC);
3. a microprocessor;
4. a microcontroller;
5. a timer, ...