VELTECH MULTITECH DR.R.RANGARAJAN DR.

SAKUNTHALA ENGINEERING COLLEGE Department of Mechanical Engineering

ME 2401 MECHATRONICS CYCLE TEST I Set- I Time: 1hr 30 min Date: Answer all the Question Part-A (5 x 2 = 10 marks) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Give a block diagram of a measurement system? What is bimetallic element? Give the expression for output voltage of piezo electric transducer? Define mechanisms in actuators. What are different types of Gears? PART B (1 x8 + 2 x 16 = 40 MARKS) 8 8 Total Marks=50 Semester: VII

6. a) Explain the functions involved in the automatic control of water level? OR b) How shaft speed is controlled in the closed loop system?

7. a) i) Determine the input pulse rate if the stepper motor has 100 per step and rotating at 300rpm. 6 ii) With suitable graph, discuss the specification and characteristics of a stepper motor and its characteristics. 10 OR b) i) Explain the working of a compound belt drive with neat sketch. ii) Explain hydraulic and pneumatic actuation system used in automation. 8 8

8. a) i) Identify the various elements present in the temperature control system used in refrigeration with a simple circuit. 10 ii) A potentiometer which is used to measure the rotational position of the shaft has 850turns of wire. The input range is from -160 to +1600.The output range is from 0V to 12V.Determine the span, sensitivity, Average resolution in volts. 6 OR b) i) Explain the construction of thermocouple with a neat sketch. ii) Explain briefly explain the working of LVDT.

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VELTECH MULTITECH DR.R.RANGARAJAN DR.SAKUNTHALA ENGINEERING COLLEGE Department of Mechanical Engineering

ME 2401 MECHATRONICS CYCLE TEST I Set- II Time: 1hr 30 min Date: Answer all the Question Part-A (5 x 2 = 10 marks) What is the purpose of using signal conditioner? Write notes on LVDT? What is Diodes? What types of pumps are used for oil hydraulic system? What is Servo motor? PART B (1 x8 + 2 x 16 = 40 MARKS) 8 8 12 4 8 8 8 8 Total Marks=50 Semester: VII

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6. a) What is sequential controller? How it works? OR b) Explain the various components of a measurement system. 7. a) i)Explain microprocessor based controller with suitable example. ii) Differentiate between measurement and control systems. OR b) i)Explain Hall effect sensor and its types. ii) Discuss static and dynamic characteristics of a sensor. 8. a) i) Explain the working principle of brushless permanent magnet D.C motor. ii) How will you specify a stepper motor? Discuss its characteristics. OR b) i)Explain any two types of ball and roller bearing with suitable sketch ii) Explain the working of spool valve with neat sketch.

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