Module Details

Module Code: MANU7010
Title: Mechatronics
Long Title: Mechatronics
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2009/10 ( September 2009 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 5400 - Manufacturing Engineering
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: With the integration of Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic equipment in modern day industry, there is a need for an integrated approach to the training requirements for personnel to be able to adjust, service, maintain and run change overs on modern equipment. This would include from the programming of PLC’s to the mechanical setup and adjustment of sensors.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Describe the principles of the “Total Engineering Approach” to production systems.
LO2 Demonstrate the principles of typical sensors
LO3 Demonstrate the principles of pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical and electrical actuation systems.
LO4 Demonstrate the principles of embedded control(PLC’s, controllers.
LO5 Design, build and fault find on mechatronic systems
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements

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Indicative Content
Building blocks of an industrial system
Typical input devices, prime movers, gearing, controllers, typical output devices.
Block diagram for controllers
Controller, correction element, process, outputs
Mechatronics compared to conventional systems
Conventional system Centralized control, hard wiring, sequence logic, relay logic, product change inflexibility, plant maintenance. Mechatronic system distributed control, networks, intelligent control, embedded control, software programming, and predictive maintenance.
Sensors
including micro switch, limit switch, wobble stick, pressure mat, positively guided safety switch, inductive and capacitive proximity, light curtain, thermocouple, strain gauge differential pressure, impeller flow, encoder, resolver. Signal conditioning voltage to current, pressure to voltage, pressure to current, analogue to digital, digital to analogue, frequency to voltage, sink to source Industrial sensors sensitivity, repeatability, resolution, dead band, alignment, cross talk, grounding, calibration.
Pneumatic Power
prim mover, compressors, silencers, filters, pressure relief, cooler, air receiver, water tap, pipe work, directional control valves, directional valves, pressure control valves, process control valves, linear actuators, rotary actuators. Symbols.
Hydraulic Power
Prime mover, pump, non return valve, pressure relief, accumulators, sump, hydraulic oil, pipe work, directional control valves, directional valve, pressure control valves, linear actuators, rotary actuators. Symbols.
Mechanical systems
Prismatic motion, revolute motion, sliding joints, force amplification (levers), speed change, transfer of motion, cams, linear to revolute, bearings.
Electrical system
Switching devices e.g. push buttons , relays, thyristor, triac, solid state relay, motors, motor control, networks e.g. fieldbus network.
Embedded control
PLC’s control unit, programming devices, input/output modules, memory, programming methods and devices PIC CPU, onboard analogue to digital converters, input and output ports, communication ports. Logic instructions AND, OR, NOT, NAND NOR, EXOR. Describe how logic instructions can be used for controlling outputs.
Fault Finding
Methods half split, unit substitution, unit response, symptom, cause, pressure monitoring. Tools signal injector, logic probe, voltmeter, signal sources e.g. 4 to 20mA, data logger. Isolation procedures electrical power, electrical control, pneumatic radial, pneumatic ring, hydraulic
Robotics
Industrial uses, geometry of a robot, drive systems, sensors, control and programming, cell design
Practical programme
Pneumatic, electro-pneumatic circuit design and implementation. PLC programming and installation. Mechatronic systems design and setup. Fault finding on all systems designed.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework70.00%
End of Module Formal Examination30.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 3 Learning Outcomes 2,3
Assessment Description
Pneumatic design and implementation
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 2,3,5
Assessment Description
Electro-pneumatic design and implementation
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
PLC design and implementation
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
Mechatronic design and implementation
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 30
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4,5
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Thoery Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Practice Every Week 4.00 4
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Theory and theory of practice Every Week 2.00 2
Total Hours 8.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 8.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 6.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Theory Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Practice Every Week 4.00 4
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Theory and theory of practice Every Week 2.00 2
Total Hours 8.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 8.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 6.00
 
Module Resources
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Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_ESMPR_8 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Smart Product Engineering 8 Group Elective 1