RAJIV GANDHI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

SRIPERUMBUDUR
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
B.E./B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION
CYCLE TEST-I
ME2401 MECHATROINCS
Time: 1hrs 30 mins

Date: 06 .08.15

Sem/Year:VII/IV

Max Marks: 50
PART A (5 x 2 = 10)

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

How the control systems are classified?

Draw the basic feedback system and indicate various terms associated with this block diagram.
How the strain gauges are classified based on its construction?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of pneumatics systems?
What is a stepper motor?

RAJIV GANDHI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

SRIPERUMBUDUR
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
B.E./B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION
CYCLE TEST-I
ME2401 MECHATROINCS
Time: 1hrs 30 mins

Date: 06.08.15

Sem/Year:VII/IV

Max Marks: 50
PART A (5 x 2 = 10)

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

How the control systems are classified?

Draw the basic feedback system and indicate various terms associated with this block diagram.
How the strain gauges are classified based on its construction?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of pneumatics systems?
What is a stepper motor?

Part-B
6. With a neat sketch explain details about the microprocessor based controllers all types.(8)
7. (a).With a neat sketch explain at least two types of each following sensors Displacement sensors,
Position sensors and Proximity sensors, Velocity sensors, Forces sensors.(16)
(or)
(b).With a neat sketch explain at least two types of each following sensors Fluid pressure sensors,
Liquid flow sensors, Liquid level sensors, Temperature sensors.(16)
8. (a).(i). With a neat sketch explain at least two types of each following mechanical systems Cams, Gear
trains Ratchet and Pawl, bearing.(12)
(ii).Explain detail about the construction of three types of stepper motors with neat sketch.(4)
(or)
(b)(i).Explain detail about the construction and working principle of DC and AC motors.(8)
(ii). Explain detail about the construction and working principle of speed control of AC and DC drives.
(8)

Part-B
6. With a neat sketch explain details about the microprocessor based controllers all types.(8)
7. (a).With a neat sketch explain at least two types of each following sensors Displacement sensors,
Position sensors and Proximity sensors, Velocity sensors, Forces sensors.(16)
(or)
(b).With a neat sketch explain at least two types of each following sensors Fluid pressure sensors,
Liquid flow sensors, Liquid level sensors, Temperature sensors.(16)
8. (a).(i). With a neat sketch explain at least two types of each following mechanical systems Cams, Gear
trains Ratchet and Pawl, bearing.(12)
(ii).Explain detail about the construction of three types of stepper motors with neat sketch.(4)
(or)
(b)(i).Explain detail about the construction and working principle of DC and AC motors.(8)
(ii). Explain detail about the construction and working principle of speed control of AC and DC drives.
(8)