Reg. No.

MANIPAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

(Constituent Institute of Manipal University, Manipal)

VI SEMESTER B.E. (MECHANICAL & IP ENGINEERING)

END SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS MAY-2011

SUBJECT: ELEMENTS OF MECHATRONIC SYSTEMS (MEE-310/MME-326)

(REVISED CREDIT SYSTEM)
(25-05-2011)
Time: 3 Hours. MAX.MARKS: 50

Instructions to Candidates:
 Answer ANY FIVE full questions.
 Assume missing data, if any, suitably.
 Draw neat sketches with pencil only.

1.A Draw the ladder diagram for three-cylinder(A,B & C) sequencing in a pneumatic
system and explain various stages of its working. The sequence should be as follows: (6)
A+, B+, C+ and A-, B-, C-.

1.B Sketch and explain the working of a relative encoder. (4)

2.A Sketch and explain the working of a sensor used in speed control applications. (4)

2.B Sketch the block diagram of a fuzzy logic controller and explain the elements of the
(6)
same.

3.A Sketch and explain the working of a full wave rectifier using a diode. (4)

3.B Write a program to evaluate the following function in 8085 microprocessor

X–Y2 + Z * X (6)
where X,Y and Z are integers.

4.A Sketch and explain the working of a transit time flow meter. (4)

4.B What are the stages in a signal conditioning process of a Mechatronics system? (3)
Explain.
4.C Sketch and explain the working principle of a permanent magnet stepper motor. Also (3)
draw its torque speed characteristics.

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5.A Explain the following with neat a sketch
i) Working of a solenoid actuator (6)
ii) Selection parameters for Actuator
5.B Sketch and explain the working of an inductive proximity switch. (4)

6.A Sketch the arrangement of a 4-bit binary decoder to decode the number 8. (3)
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6.B Explain hall effect principle. (2)

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6.C Sketch and explain the working of a Pressure regulating valve. Draw the symbol of (5)
above valve and label it.

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