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MANIPAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Manipal University, Manipal – 576 104

VI SEM. B.E. (MECHANICAL/ IP ENGG.) DEGREE END SEMESTER (MAKE-UP)

EXAMINATIONS JULY- 2010

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

REVISED CREDIT SYSTEM
(17 / 07 / 2010)
Time: 3 Hours. MAX.MARKS: 50

Instructions to Candidates:
 Answer ANY FIVE FULL questions.
 Draw the sketches using pencil only

1.A Derive the expression for output voltage in case of a summing amplifier. 3

1.B Sketch and explain the working of an ultrasonic flow meter. 4

1.C Compare the output characteristics of Diode, SCR, and TRIAC. 3

2.A Explain with neat sketches the working of half wave rectifier. 3
2.B With a neat sketch explain the working of a variable reluctance 3
tachogenerator.
2.C With a neat block diagram explain the microcontroller of automatic 4
camera.

3.A Explain with sketch a suitable sensor arrangement to check the lathe bed 4
alignment.

3.B Explain the hydraulic power supply system with block diagram. 4
3.C What is meant by polling and interrupt with respect to microprocessor. 2

4.A Sketch and explain the working of weighted resistor DAC. 3

4.B Write an assembly language program for the 8085 microprocessor to 5
evaluate the following function
(P*Q) + (R*S)

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4.C Give reasons 2

I. Industrial conveyors are fitted with synchronous motors rather

than induction motor.
II. CNC machines are fitted with DC servomotors.

5.A Sketch & explain the working of inductive proximity switch 3

5.B Draw the valve symbol for the following pneumatic valves. 3
i) 3/2 roller operated and spring reset Normally Open valve.
ii) 5/2 double pilot operated valve.
iii) 4/2 double solenoid operated valve.
5.C With sketches, discuss the working and characteristics of a SCR 4

6.A Discuss the various steps in executing a typical arithmetic instruction in 2

the 8085 microprocessor.
6.B Draw the disc track pattern for 3-bit binary encoder. Also mention the 4
difference between binary and gray code systems.
6.C Sketch & explain the working of a solenoid actuator 4

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