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What type of sensor is typically used to measure displacement?
What type of sensor is typically used to measure displacement?
- Potentiometer (correct)
- Load Cell
- Tachometer
- Accelerometer
What is the primary difference between an open-loop system and a closed-loop system?
What is the primary difference between an open-loop system and a closed-loop system?
- Open-loop systems have feedback, closed-loop systems do not
- Open-loop systems are more accurate, closed-loop systems are less accurate
- Open-loop systems do not have feedback, closed-loop systems do (correct)
- Open-loop systems are faster, closed-loop systems are slower
What type of motor control strategy involves the use of pulse-width modulation (PWM)?
What type of motor control strategy involves the use of pulse-width modulation (PWM)?
- Position control
- Acceleration control
- Torque control
- Speed control (correct)
What is the primary consideration when selecting an actuator for a particular application?
What is the primary consideration when selecting an actuator for a particular application?
What is the primary benefit of using a mechatronic system?
What is the primary benefit of using a mechatronic system?
What type of power transmission is commonly used in industrial machinery?
What type of power transmission is commonly used in industrial machinery?
What is a key consideration when designing an actuator?
What is a key consideration when designing an actuator?
What type of sensor is typically used to measure velocity?
What type of sensor is typically used to measure velocity?
What is the primary benefit of using a closed-loop system?
What is the primary benefit of using a closed-loop system?
What type of motor is commonly used in robotics applications?
What type of motor is commonly used in robotics applications?
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Study Notes
Sensors and Feedback Systems
- Types of sensors:
- Displacement sensors (e.g., potentiometers, LVDTs)
- Velocity sensors (e.g., tachometers)
- Acceleration sensors (e.g., accelerometers)
- Force sensors (e.g., load cells)
- Torque sensors
- Feedback systems:
- Open-loop systems: no feedback
- Closed-loop systems: feedback from sensor to controller
- Feedback types: position, velocity, acceleration, force, torque
- Feedback control strategies:
- Proportional (P) control
- Proportional-Integral (PI) control
- Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) control
Motor Control Systems
- Motor types:
- DC motors
- Stepper motors
- AC induction motors
- Servo motors
- Motor control methods:
- Speed control: PWM (pulse-width modulation), voltage control
- Position control: encoder feedback, PID control
- Torque control: current control
- Motor control applications:
- Industrial automation
- Robotics
- Aerospace
- Automotive
Actuator Design
- Actuator types:
- Electric motors (e.g., DC, stepper, servo)
- Hydraulic actuators
- Pneumatic actuators
- Piezoelectric actuators
- Actuator design considerations:
- Power density
- Efficiency
- Reliability
- Safety
- Actuator selection criteria:
- Force/torque requirements
- Speed requirements
- Position accuracy
- Cost
Mechatronics Integration
- Mechatronics definition:
- Integration of mechanical, electrical, and software engineering
- Mechatronics components:
- Sensors
- Actuators
- Microcontrollers/PLCs
- Power electronics
- Mechatronics applications:
- Robotics
- Industrial automation
- Automotive systems
- Medical devices
Power Transmission
- Power transmission types:
- Mechanical (e.g., gears, belts, chains)
- Electrical (e.g., motors, generators)
- Hydraulic (e.g., pumps, valves)
- Pneumatic (e.g., compressors, valves)
- Power transmission considerations:
- Efficiency
- Power density
- Reliability
- Cost
- Power transmission applications:
- Industrial machinery
- Automotive systems
- Aerospace
- Robotics
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