MECHATRONICS
cod. 09225

Academic year 2008/09
2° year of course - Second semester
Professor
Academic discipline
Meccanica applicata alle macchine (ING-IND/13)
Field
Ambito aggregato per crediti di sede
Type of training activity
Hub-specific activity
36 hours
of face-to-face activities
4 credits
hub:
course unit
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Learning objectives

The course is intended to provide an integrated introduction to the design of computer-controlled electromechanical systems. The central focus of this course will be the completion of a team-based project, to be tested in an in-class demonstration during the final week of the course.

Prerequisites

None.

Course unit content

Introduction to automatic machine control.<br />Boole's Algebra<br />Hard-wired control and programmable logic control.<br />Fourier and Laplace Transforms.<br />Transfer function.<br />Stability <br />PID regulation<br />Axis control.<br />Sensors and transducers,<br />Amplifiers.<br />Filters.<br />A/D and D/A converters.<br />PLC: languages<br />PLC: programming tools.<br />PC as control units<br />Software SCADA<br />Distributed automation: fieldbus (PROFIBUS, CANBUS, MODBUS)<br />Ethernet as fieldbus<br />Operating systems and automation: real time operating systems.<br />Industrial automation and security requisites.<br />

Full programme

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Bibliography

<br /><br />R. H. Bishop: 'The mechatronics handbook', CRC Press<br />H. JACK: 'Integration and Automation of Manufacturing Systems', available at http://claymore.engineer.gvsu.edu/~jackh/ under GPL.<br />D.A. BRADLEY, D. DAWSON et al: ' Meccatronica ', Masson, Milano, 1993<br />C.KUO BENJAMIN: ' Automatic Control Systems ', Prentice Hall 1987

Teaching methods

The final grade is calculated as follows: <br />written test on course theory - 50%; <br />application project and oral discussion about it - 50%; <br /><br />A short html presentation of the project is required.The active participation to lectures and other activities is evaluated.

Assessment methods and criteria

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Other information

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