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xii, 650 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
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Always learning |
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Always learning.
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| Contents |
Contents note continued: 11.5.Look-up tables -- 11.6.Embedded systems -- Summary -- Problems -- 12.C language -- Chapter objectives -- 12.1.Why C? -- 12.2.Program structure -- 12.3.Branches and loops -- 12.4.Arrays -- 12.5.Pointers -- 12.6.Program development -- 12.7.Examples of programs -- 12.8.Arduino programs -- Summary -- Problems -- 13.Input/output systems -- Chapter objectives -- 13.1.Interfacing -- 13.2.Input/output addressing -- 13.3.Interface requirements -- 13.4.Peripheral interface adapters -- 13.5.Serial communications interface -- 13.6.Examples of interfacing -- Summary -- Problems -- 14.Programmable logic controllers -- Chapter objectives -- 14.1.Programmable logic controller -- 14.2.Basic PLC structure -- 14.3.Input/output processing -- 14.4.Ladder programming -- 14.5.Instruction lists -- 14.6.Latching and internal relays -- 14.7.Sequencing -- 14.8.Timers and counters -- 14.9.Shift registers -- 14.10.Master and jump controls -- 14.11.Data handling -- |
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Contents note continued: 14.12.Analogue input/output -- Summary -- Problems -- 15.Communication systems -- Chapter objectives -- 15.1.Digital communications -- 15.2.Centralised, hierarchical and distributed control -- 15.3.Networks -- 15.4.Protocols -- 15.5.Open Systems Interconnection communication model -- 15.6.Serial communication interfaces -- 15.7.Parallel communication interfaces -- 15.8.Wireless protocols -- Summary -- Problems -- 16.Fault finding -- Chapter objectives -- 16.1.Fault-detection techniques -- 16.2.Watchdog timer -- 16.3.Parity and error coding checks -- 16.4.Common hardware faults -- 16.5.Microprocessor systems -- 16.6.Emulation and simulation -- 16.7.PLC systems -- Summary -- Problems -- 17.Basic system models -- Chapter objectives -- 17.1.Mathematical models -- 17.2.Mechanical system building blocks -- 17.3.Electrical system building blocks -- 17.4.Fluid system building blocks -- 17.5.Thermal system building blocks -- Summary -- Problems -- |
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Contents note continued: 18.System models -- Chapter objectives -- 18.1.Engineering systems -- 18.2.Rotational-translational systems -- 18.3.Electro-mechanical systems -- 18.4.Linearity -- 18.5.Hydraulic-mechanical systems -- Summary -- Problems -- 19.Dynamic responses of systems -- Chapter objectives -- 19.1.Modelling dynamic systems -- 19.2.Terminology -- 19.3.First-order systems -- 19.4.Second-order systems -- 19.5.Performance measures for second-order systems -- 19.6.System identification -- Summary -- Problems -- 20.System transfer functions -- Chapter objectives -- 20.1.The transfer function -- 20.2.First-order systems -- 20.3.Second-order systems -- 20.4.Systems in series -- 20.5.Systems with feedback loops -- 20.6.Effect of pole location on transient response -- Summary -- Problems -- 21.Frequency response -- Chapter objectives -- 21.1.Sinusoidal input -- 21.2.Phasors -- 21.3.Frequency response -- 21.4.Bode plots -- 21.5.Performance specifications -- 21.6.Stability -- |
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Contents note continued: 7.7.Process control valves -- 7.8.Rotary actuators -- Summary -- Problems -- 8.Mechanical actuation systems -- Chapter objectives -- 8.1.Mechanical systems -- 8.2.Types of motion -- 8.3.Kinematic chains -- 8.4.Cams -- 8.5.Gears -- 8.6.Ratchet and pawl -- 8.7.Belt and chain drives -- 8.8.Bearings -- Summary -- Problems -- 9.Electrical actuation systems -- Chapter objectives -- 9.1.Electrical systems -- 9.2.Mechanical switches -- 9.3.Solid-state switches -- 9.4.Solenoids -- 9.5.Direct current motors -- 9.6.Alternating current motors -- 9.7.Stepper motors -- 9.8.Motor selection -- Summary -- Problems -- 10.Microprocessors and microcontrollers -- Chapter objectives -- 10.1.Control -- 10.2.Microprocessor systems -- 10.3.Microcontrollers -- 10.4.Applications -- 10.5.Programming -- Summary -- Problems -- 11.Assembly language -- Chapter objective -- 11.1.Languages -- 11.2.Instruction sets -- 11.3.Assembly language programs -- 11.4.Subroutines -- |
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Contents note continued: Chapter objectives -- 4.1.Digital signals -- 4.2.Analogue and digital signals -- 4.3.Digital-to-analogue and analogue-to-digital converters -- 4.4.Multiplexers -- 4.5.Data acquisition -- 4.6.Digital signal processing -- Summary -- Problems -- 5.Digital logic -- Chapter objectives -- 5.1.Digital logic -- 5.2.Logic gates -- 5.3.Applications of logic gates -- 5.4.Sequential logic -- Summary -- Problems -- 6.Data presentation systems -- Chapter objectives -- 6.1.Displays -- 6.2.Data presentation elements -- 6.3.Magnetic recording -- 6.4.Optical recording -- 6.5.Displays -- 6.6.Data acquisition systems -- 6.7.Measurement systems -- 6.8.Testing and calibration -- Summary -- Problems -- 7.Pneumatic and hydraulic actuation systems -- Chapter objectives -- 7.1.Actuation systems -- 7.2.Pneumatic and hydraulic systems -- 7.3.Directional control valves -- 7.4.Pressure control valves -- 7.5.Cylinders -- 7.6.Servo and proportional control valves -- |
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Contents note continued: Problems -- B.Number systems -- B.1.Number systems -- B.2.Binary mathematics -- B.3.Floating numbers -- B.4.Gray code -- Problems -- C.Boolean algebra -- C.1.Laws of Boolean algebra -- C.2.De Morgan's laws -- C.3.Boolean function generation from truth tables -- C.4.Karnaugh maps -- Problems -- D.Instruction sets -- E.C library functions -- F.MATLAB and SIMULINK -- F.1.MATLAB -- F.2.SIMULINK -- G.Electrical circuit analysis -- G.1.Direct current circuits -- G.2.Alternating current circuits |
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Contents note continued: Summary -- Problems -- 22.Closed-loop controllers -- Chapter objectives -- 22.1.Continuous and discrete control processes -- 22.2.Terminology -- 22.3.Two-step mode -- 22.4.Proportional mode -- 22.5.Derivative control -- 22.6.Integral control -- 22.7.PID controller -- 22.8.Digital controllers -- 22.9.Control system performance -- 22.10.Controller tuning -- 22.11.Velocity control -- 22.12.Adaptive control -- Summary -- Problems -- 23.Artificial intelligence -- Chapter objectives -- 23.1.What is meant by artificial intelligence? -- 23.2.Perception and cognition -- 23.3.Reasoning -- 23.4.Learning -- Summary -- Problems -- 24.Mechatronic systems -- Chapter objectives -- 24.1.Mechatronic designs -- 24.2.Case studies -- 24.3.Robotics -- Summary -- Problems -- Research assignments -- Design assignments -- A.The Laplace transform -- A.1.The Laplace transform -- A.2.Unit steps and impulses -- A.3.Standard Laplace transforms -- A.4.The inverse transform -- |
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Machine generated contents note: 1.Introducing mechatronics -- Chapter objectives -- 1.1.What is mechatronics? -- 1.2.The design process -- 1.3.Systems -- 1.4.Measurement systems -- 1.5.Control systems -- 1.6.Programmable logic controller -- 1.7.Examples of mechatronic systems -- Summary -- Problems -- 2.Sensors and transducers -- Chapter objectives -- 2.1.Sensors and transducers -- 2.2.Performance terminology -- 2.3.Displacement, position and proximity -- 2.4.Velocity and motion -- 2.5.Force -- 2.6.Fluid pressure -- 2.7.Liquid flow -- 2.8.Liquid level -- 2.9.Temperature -- 2.10.Light sensors -- 2.11.Selection of sensors -- 2.12.Inputting data by switches -- Summary -- Problems -- 3.Signal conditioning -- Chapter objectives -- 3.1.Signal conditioning -- 3.2.The operational amplifier -- 3.3.Protection -- 3.4.Filtering -- 3.5.Wheatstone bridge -- 3.6.Pulse modulation -- 3.7.Problems with signals -- 3.8.Power transfer -- Summary -- Problems -- 4.Digital signals -- |
| Notes |
Previous edition: 2011 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 620-623) and index |
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Also issued online |
| Subject |
Mechatronics.
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| LC no. |
2014041487 |
| ISBN |
9781292076683 (paperback) |
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