ACD29/01

SRI KRISHNA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

KUNIAMUTHUR, COIMBATORE-641008

COURSE INFORMATION

1. Academic Year : 2024-2025

2. Name of faculty : Dr.V.P.Srinivasan and Dr.A.Sathishkumar
3. Department : Mechanical Engineering
4. Programme : B.E
5. Class and semester : IV year and VII semester
6. Course code and title : 21ME702 – Mechatronics
7. Regulations : 2020
8. Core / Elective : Core
9. Contact hours : 45
10. Type of course : Theory Application
11. Number of credits :3
12. Course pre-requisites : Measurements and instrumentation laboratory, Fluid
Mechanics and Machinery (with lab), CAD/CAM
laboratory
13. Course learning objectives:
1. To learn industrial automation using hydraulics and pneumatics circuits.
2. To understand and classify the advantages in automation using of Sensors, PLC and
Robotics.
3. To train the students in the different aspects of Sensors, PLC programming languages and
robot languages.

14. Course Syllabus:

INTRODUCTION: Definition, Key elements, Mechatronics approach for Design process, Concept
of Siemens Totally Integrated Architecture. Industrial Networking, HMI systems and Wireless
controls. SENSORS AND APPLICATIONS: Mechatronic control in automated manufacturing,
Traditional Vs Mechatronics approach, Integrated product design, General principle- Sensor for
motion and position measurement- Force sensor- Pressure sensor- Torque sensor – Tactile
sensor - Temperature sensor- Ultrasonic sensor- Piezoelectric sensor. Application of sensors in
modern industry.
 ACTUATORS FOR MECHATRONICS SYSTEM: Types of actuators and their working principles,
control valves, direction, pressure and flow, comparison of hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical
actuators - Pneumatic elements, electro pneumatic system, circuit design, examples, hydraulic
elements, electro hydraulic system, cascade method. Introduction to PLC-Ladder Logic.
REAL TIME INTERFACING: Introduction of data acquisition and control system, Overview of I/O
process, Interfacing of various sensors, Architecture of a Virtual instrument and its relation to the
operating system. Introduction of Arduino boards & IDE Software– Programming Basics.
INDUSTRIAL ROBOTICS: Robot Sensors, Robotic Vision Systems, Introduction to RAPID
Programming; Case study – Pick and Place robot, automatic car parking system and other
applications.

15. Text book and Reference book:

Text book

1. Larry T. Ross, Stephen W. Fardo, Michael F. Walach, Larry T. Ross, Stephen W.Fardo,
Michael F. Walach, “Industrial Robotics Fundamentals - Theory and Applications”, 2nd
edition, 2021.
2. Dr. Deepali A. Godse, Atul P. Godse, Dr. Deepali A. Godse, Atul P. Godse,
“Microprocessors & Introduction to Microcontroller”, 1st edition, 2020.
3. Andrea Vacca, Germano Franzoni, “Hydraulic Fluid Power Fundamentals, Applications,
and Circuit Design”, 1st edition, 2021.
4. William Bolton, “Electronic Control Systems in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering”, 7th
edition, 2018.
Reference Books:
1 R.K.Mittal, I.J. Nagrath, “Robotics and Control”, McGraw Hill Education, 2017.
2 Zeev Bahir, “Electrical Drive Control: Textbook with Applicative Aspects”, CreateSpace
Independent Publishing Platform, 2015.
16. Web References:

1 http://www.electrical4u.com/electrical-drives/
2 http://www.tutorialspoint.com/microprocessor/microprocessor_8085_architectur
e.htm
17. Course plan:

Text/
No of Cum
S.No Name of the topic Reference
Hours Hours
books
INTRODUCTION, SENSORS AND APPLICATIONS
1 Introduction 1 1 T4, R2
2 Definition, Key elements and Mechatronics approach for Design 1 2 T4, R2
 process
3 Concept of Siemens Totally Integrated Architecture 1 3 T4, R2
4 Industrial Networking 1 4 T4, R2
5 HMI systems 1 5 T4, R2
6 Wireless controls. 1 6 T4, R2
7 Mechatronic control in automated manufacturing 1 7 T4, R2
8 Traditional vs Mechatronics approach 1 8 T4, R2
9 Integrated product design 1 9 T4, R2
10 General principle- Sensor for motion and position measurement 1 10 T4, R2
11 Force sensor and Pressure sensor 1 11 T4, R2
12 Torque sensor and Tactile sensor 1 12 T4, R2
13 Temperature sensor 1 13 T4, R2
14 Ultrasonic sensor and Piezoelectric sensor 1 14 T4, R2
15 Application of sensors in modern industry 1 15 T4, R2
ACTUATORS FOR MECHATRONICS SYSTEM
16 Types of actuators 1 16 T2, T3
17 Working principles of actuators 1 17 T2, T3
18 Control valves 1 18 T2, T3
19 Direction control valves 1 19 T2, T3
20 Pressure and flow control valves 1 20 T2, T3
21 Comparison of hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical actuators 1 21 T2, T3
22 Pneumatic elements 1 22 T2, T3
23 Electro pneumatic system 1 23 T2, T3
24 Circuit design with examples 1 24 T2, T3
25 Hydraulic elements 1 25 T2, T3
26 Electro hydraulic system 1 26 T2, T3
27 Cascade method 1 27 T2, T3
28 Sequencing using cascade method 1 28 T2, T3
29 Introduction to PLC 1 29 T2, T3
30 Introduction to Ladder Logic 1 30 T2, T3
REAL TIME INTERFACING AND INDUSTRIAL ROBOTICS
31 Introduction of data acquisition and control system 1 31 T1, R1
32 Overview of I/O process 1 32 T1, R1
33 Interfacing of various sensors 1 33 T1, R1
34 Architecture of a virtual instrument 1 34 T1, R1
35 Relation of virtual instrument to the operating system 1 35 T1, R1
36 Introduction of Arduino boards & 1 36 T1, R1
37 Introduction to IDE Software 1 37 T1, R1
38 Programming Basics 1 38 T1, R1
39 Robot Sensors 1 39 T1, R1
40 Robotic Vision Systems 1 40 T1, R1
41 Introduction to RAPID Programming 1 41 T1, R1
42 Case study - Industrial robotics 1 42 T1, R1
43 Pick and Place robot 1 43 T1, R1
44 Automatic car parking system 1 44 T1, R1
45 Applications of industrial robotics 1 45 T1, R1

Total No. of contact hours: 45

18. Weightage of unit contents:
Factors considered
F1 Number of hours allotted for the units
F2 Usefulness of content with respect to student’s work [0-5 scale: 0-not useful and 5-
highly important]
F3 Usefulness of content with respect to other units of same subject [0-5 scale: 0-not
useful and 5-highly important]
F4 Usefulness of content with respect to other subjects for the same programme [0-5
scale: 0-not useful and 5-highly important]
Topic F1 F2 F3 F4
A1 A2 (%)
Module I (INTRODUCTION, SENSORS AND APPLICATIONS)
Introduction, Definition, Key elements and 3 1 2
Mechatronics approach for Design process
Concept of Siemens Totally Integrated Architecture 3 2 2
Industrial Networking, HMI systems, Wireless 3 1 3
controls
Mechatronic control in automated manufacturing, 3 2 3
Traditional vs Mechatronics approach, Integrated
product design 18 59 34.3
General principle- Sensor for motion and position 3 2 2
measurement
Force sensor and Pressure sensor, Torque sensor 4 2 2
and Tactile sensor
Temperature sensor, Ultrasonic sensor and 4 2 2
Piezoelectric sensor
Application of sensors in modern industry 4 2 2
Module II (ACTUATORS FOR MECHATRONICS SYSTEM)
Types of actuators, Working principles of actuators 4 2 1
Control valves, Direction control valves 4 2 1
Comparison of hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical
4 2 2
actuators
Electro-pneumatic system, Circuit design with
3 1 1 59 34.3
examples 24
Hydraulic elements, Electro hydraulic system 4 2 3
Cascade method, Sequencing using cascade
3 2 3
method
Introduction to PLC 3 2 2
Introduction to Ladder Logic 3 2 2
Module III (REAL TIME INTERFACING AND INDUSTRIAL ROBOTICS)
54 31.4
Introduction of data acquisition and control system, 18 3 2 1
Overview of I/O process
Interfacing of various sensors 3 2 1
Architecture of a virtual instrument, Relation of virtual
3 1 3
instrument to the operating system
Introduction of Arduino boards & Introduction to IDE
3 1 1
Software
Programming Basics, Robot Sensors, Robotic Vision
3 2 1
Systems
Introduction to RAPID Programming 1 2 1
Case study - Industrial robotics 3 2 1
Pick and Place robot 2 2 2
Automatic car parking system 1 1 1
Applications of industrial robotics 2 2 1
Total 172 100
A1 – Number of Boxes Filled with numbers
A2 – Weightage Assigned to Each Units in terms of Percentage
19. Mapping syllabus with Bloom’s Taxonomy LOT and HOT:
Lower Order Thinking
R Students are expected to Recall the information through Recognizing,
Remembering
listing, describing, retrieving, naming, finding
U Students are expected to Explain an ideas or concepts through
Understanding
Interpreting, summarizing, paraphrasing, classifying, explaining
Ap Students are expected to Use the information in another familiar situation
Applying
through Implementing, carrying out, using, executing
Higher Order Thinking
Students are expected to Break the information into parts to explore
A understandings and relationships through Comparing, organizing,
Analysing
deconstructing, interrogating, finding
E Students are expected to Evaluate the Justifying a decision or course of
Evaluating
action through Checking, hypothesizing, experimenting, judging
Students are expected to Generate new ideas, products, or ways of
C Creating viewing things through Designing, constructing, planning, producing,
inventing.

Module I (INTRODUCTION, SENSORS AND APPLICATIONS) (Weightage 34.3%)

Sl.No Name of the Topic Process verb Types of thinking
Introduction, Definition, Key elements and Define Remember
1
Mechatronics approach for Design process Determine Apply
2 Concept of Siemens Totally Integrated Architecture Predict Analyze
Illustrate Understand
3 Industrial Networking, HMI systems, Wireless controls
Discover Apply
Mechatronic control in automated manufacturing,
4 Traditional vs Mechatronics approach, Integrated Categorize Analyze
product design
General principle- Sensor for motion and position
5 Explain Understand
measurement
 Force sensor and Pressure sensor, Torque sensor and Explain Understand
6
Tactile sensor Discover Apply
Temperature sensor, Ultrasonic sensor and
7 Explain Understand
Piezoelectric sensor
8 Application of sensors in modern industry Predict Analyze
R U Ap A E C Total
Type of thinking in Nos 1 4 3 3 0 0 11
Weightage, % 3.11 12.47 9.35 9.35 0 0 34.3
Module II (ACTUATORS FOR MECHATRONICS SYSTEM) (Weightage 34.3%)
Types of actuators, Working principles of actuators Discuss Understand
9
Distinguish Analyze
10 Control valves, Direction control valves Define Remember
Comparison of hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical Define Remember
11
actuators Illustrate Apply
Electro-pneumatic system, Circuit design with Describe Understand
12
examples Illustrate Apply
13 Hydraulic elements, Electro hydraulic system Identify Remember
14 Cascade method, Sequencing using cascade method Design Create
15 Introduction to PLC Predict Analyze
16 Introduction to Ladder Logic Predict Analyze
R U Ap A E C Total
Type of thinking in Nos 3 2 2 3 0 1 11
Weightage, % 9.35 6.24 6.24 9.35 0 3.12 34.3
Module III (REAL TIME INTERFACING AND INDUSTRIAL ROBOTICS) (Weightage 31.4%)
Introduction of data acquisition and control system,
17 Predict Remember
Overview of I/O process
18 Interfacing of various sensors Explain Understand
Architecture of a virtual instrument, Relation of virtual
19 Discuss Understand
instrument to the operating system
Introduction of Arduino boards & Introduction to IDE Explain Understand
20
Software Illustrate Apply
Programming Basics, Robot Sensors, Robotic Vision
21 Predict Remember
Systems
22 Introduction to RAPID Programming Predict Remember
23 Case study - Industrial robotics Explain Understand
24 Pick and Place robot Predict Analyze
25 Automatic car parking system Illustrate Apply
26 Applications of industrial robotics Predict Analyze
R U Ap A E C Total
Type of thinking in Nos 1 4 3 2 0 0 10
Weightage, % 3.14 12.56 9.42 6.28 0 0 31.4
 R U AP A E C TOTAL
Module I 3.11 12.47 9.35 9.35 0 0 34.3
Module II 9.35 6.24 6.24 9.35 0 3.12 34.3
Module III 3.14 12.56 9.42 6.28 0 0 31.4
TOTAL 15.6 31.27 25.01 24.98 0 3.12 100
Lower Order Thinking 71.90
Higher Order Thinking 28.10

20. Expected outcome of the course:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
C702.1 Describe the hydraulic and pneumatic circuits for industrial applications. [U]
C702.2 Create and simulate hydraulic and pneumatic circuits. [C]
C702.3 Study the concepts of sensors, PLC and robotics. [U]
C702.4 Select suitable Sensors, PLC &robot for specific application. [Ap]
C702.5 Prepare Programs to automate the six axes articulated robot. [A]

21. Mapping course outcome with Bloom’s Taxonomy LOT and HOT:
R U Ap A E C
C702.1
C702.2
C702.3
C702.4
C702.5

22. Mapping Course outcome with graduate attributes:

Graduate attributes
Graduate attributes Descriptions
GA1 Engineering knowledge Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering
fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of
complex engineering problems.
GA2 Problem analysis Identify, formulate, research literature, and analyze complex
engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first
principles of mathematics, natural
sciences, and engineering sciences.
GA3 Design/development of Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system
solutions components or processes that meet the specified needs with
appropriate consideration for the public health and safety, and the
cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
GA4 Conduct investigations of Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design
complex problems of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the
information to provide valid conclusions.
GA5 Modern tool usage Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and
modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to
complex engineering activities with an understanding of the
limitations.
GA6 The engineer and society Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess
societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent
 responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering practice
GA7 Environment and Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in
sustainability societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge
of, and need for sustainable development.
GA8 Ethics Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and
responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice.
GA9 Individual and team work Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in
diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
GA10 Communication Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the
engineering community and with society at large, such as, being able to
comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation,
make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
GA11 Project management and Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and
finance management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a
member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in
multidisciplinary environments
GA12 Life-long learning Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage
in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of
technological change.

GA1 GA2 GA3 GA4 GA5 GA6 GA7 GA8 GA9 GA10 GA11 GA12
C702.1 3 2 2 2 1 3
C702.2 3 3 3 3 3 2 3
C702.3 3 3 3 3 1 3
C702.4 3 3 2 3 3 2 3
C702.5 3 3 3 2 3 3 2 3
3 Strongly agreed 2 Moderately agreed 1 Weakly agreed

23. Mapping course outcome with programme outcomes:

Programme outcomes
a. Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering
fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
b. Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyze complex engineering
problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural
sciences, and engineering sciences.
c. Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and
design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate
consideration for the public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental
considerations.
d. Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based knowledge and research
methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the
information to provide valid conclusions.
e. Modern tool usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern
engineering and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities with an
understanding of the limitations.
f. The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess
societal, health, safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the
 professional engineering practice.
g. Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions
in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for
sustainable development.
h. Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of
the engineering practice.
i. Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in
diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings
j. Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering
community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write effective reports
and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
k. Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering
and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team,
to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
l. Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in
independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.

Programme Specific Outcomes (PSO’s):

PSO 1 Design, develop and analyse the engineering components using advanced
design softwares.
PSO 2 An ability to fabricate real time mechanical systems and test its worthiness.
PSO 3 An ability to apply the advancements in mechanical engineering to promote
automation.

Mapping of Course Outcomes (CO) with Programme Outcomes (PO) Programme Specific Outcomes
(PSO)
POs PSOs
COs
a b c d e f g h i j k l 1 2 3
C702.1 3 2 3
C702.2 3 3 3 3
C702.3 3 3
C702.4 3 3 3
C702.5 3 3 3 3
3 Strongly agreed 2 Moderately agreed 1 Weakly agreed

24. Mapping with programme educational objectives:

Programme educational objectives:
PEO 1: Provide strong foundation in the science and engineering fundamentals necessary to
formulate, solve and analyze real time mechanical engineering problems.
PEO 2: Develop the ability to synthesize data and technical concepts for making decisions in an
ethical manner considering the socio-economic scenario.
PEO 3: Enable to work as part of teams on multidisciplinary projects with good communication and
 interpersonal skills in the emerging areas like automation, composite materials, automotive
technology, green fuels etc.,
PEO 4: Prepare for successful careers in industry that meet the needs of Indian and multinational
companies and to inculcate the qualities of continuous learning and entrepreneurial skills.

COURSE
PEO1 PEO2 PEO3 PEO4
NAME

Mechatronics 3 1 3 2

3 Strongly agreed 2 Moderately agreed 1 Weakly agreed

25. Course assessment methods:

Continuous Assessment
End
Formative Total
Summative Semester Total
Total Total Continuous
Assessment Examination
Assessment Assessment
80 120 200 40 60 100
Assessment Methods & Levels (based on Bloom’s Taxonomy)
Formative assessment based on Capstone Model
Course Assessment Component (Choose
Outcome and map components from the
FA (16%)
Bloom’s Level list - Quiz, Assignment, Case
[80 Marks]
Study, Seminar, Group
Assignment)
C702.1 Understand Quiz 20
C702.2 Create Assignment 20
C702.3 Understand Assignment 20
C702.4 Apply
Tutorial 20
C702.5 Analyze

Assessment based on Formative, Summative, and End Semester Examination

Formative Summative Assessment (24%) End Semester
Bloom’s Assessment (16%) [120 Marks] Examination
Level [50 marks]
FA: [80 Marks] CIA1: [60 Marks] CIA2: [60 Marks]
Remember - 30 30 30
Understand 50 20 20 20
Apply 12.5 50 30 30
Analyze 12.5 - 20 20
Evaluate - - - -
Create 25 - - -