Reg. No.

MANIPAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

(Constituent Institute of Manipal University, Manipal)

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

END SEMESTER EXAMINATIONS (MAKE UP) – JULY 2011

SUBJECT: ELEMENTS OF MECHATRONIC SYSTEM (MEE-310/MME-325)

(REVISED CREDIT SYSTEM)
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 Explain the working of a pressure sequence valve in an application with circuit (6)
diagram

1.B What is a pyroelectric sensor? Explain its working with a sketch (4)

2.A Sketch and explain the working of poppet valve. Also draw its valve symbol (4)

2.B Discuss the application of Mechatronics in automatic camera with a neat sketch. (4)

2.C Explain with a neat sketch the working principle of a linear potentiometer (2)

3.A Sketch the grey code disc track pattern of a 4-bit absolute encoder and explain its
(5)
working.

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

X2 – Y2 + Z (5)
where X,Y and Z are integers.

4.A Sketch and explain the working of an ultrasonic sensor for range measurements. (4)

4.B List the four differences between a hydraulic and pneumatic system. (2)

4.C With sketches, discuss the working, characteristics and application of a thyristors. (4)
(4)

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5.A Derive torque-speed relationship in a DC motor & plot the characteristics (4)

5.B Design a R-2R ladder network DAC for an input word (1010)2. (3)

5.C Draw the valve symbol for the following pneumatic valves.
i) 3/2 roller operated and spring reset valve. (3)
ii) 5/2 double pilot operated valve.
iii) 4/2 double solenoid operated valve.

6.A With the logic diagram, waveform and operation status table, explain the working of a (6)
three-bit binary down counter
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6.B Sketch and explain the working of Laser Doppler Anemometer. (4)

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