The University f TEXas at Austin Dept.

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Spring 2013 Austin * Texas.

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Unique Number (ME-348D): Unique Number (ME-392Q.9): Meeting Place: Time: Instructor: Oce/Laboratory: Phone/Fax/Mobile: EMails: Office Hours: 18340=[%0100 0111 1010 0100]2 =[$47A4]16 18780=[%0100 1001 0101 1100]2 =[$495C]16 Class: ETC 4.150 Lab: ETC 3.148, Class: TTh 14:00-15:30, Lab: (access 24/7)

Benito R. Fern andez, Ph.D. Room ETC 4.152C / ETC 3.148 (AML), +1 (512){471-7852 [o] / 471-7682 [f] / 567-8230 [m]} benito@mail.utexas.edu, [cc:] benito.fernandez@gmail.com TWTh 13:25 - 13:55 and Skype [FernandezBenito] OK

Description:
Mechatronics: electrical & electronic components, data acquisition, signal conditioning, sensors & actuators interfacing, communications, digital logic, microcomputer architecture, realtime systems, state machines, assembly & other language programming, computer control, intelligent, resilient, recongurable & evolutionary systems.

Course Contents:
I. Intro to Mechatronics. Fields that support Mechatronics. Professionalism. II. Signal Conditioning. Signals and number representation. Elements and Analysis of Electric Circuits. Serial-parallel networks. Kirchhos Laws; Norton & Th` evenin Equivalents. RLC & Op-Amp Circuits. Passive/Active Filters. A/D & D/A conversion. Transducers: Sensors & Actuators, and their interfaces. III. Basic Electronics (ME-340 review). Diode, Transistor, and Thyristor Circuits. Power electronics and conversion. From silicon to logic gates . Boolean logic and Karnaugh maps. Digital Logic and Logic Families. Programmable logic controllers. IV. Microcontrollers. Architecture and Software. From ASIC to Embedded Systems. Sequential & Parallel Computing. Mixed-Signal (Hybrid Computing). Timer, Communication & Interrupt Mechanisms. Control Schemes: State Machine, PID, Adaptive. V. Fundamentals of Mechatronic Design. Functional and parametric design. Interface design. Basic control principles. Causes of failure and errors. Fault nding.

Course Objectives:
To introduce the way microprocessors operate and interface with the environment. The major motivation is for experimental setup, data acquisition and control of mechanical systems with embedded software.

Prerequisites:
ME-319, EE-331K (or ME-340/140L), Upper Division, High Level Programming Experience.

Text:
Smaili, A., & F. Mrad, Applied Mechatronics, Oxford University Press, New York, USA, 2008, ISBN #0-978-0-19-530702-3.

References:
Alciatore, D.G., & M.B. Histand, Introduction to Mechatronics and Measurement Systems, McGraw-Hill, Inc., New York, USA, 2007, ISBN #978-0-07-296305-2. Bolton, W., Mechatronics: Electronic Control Systems in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, 3rd Edition, Pearson Education, Ltd, Essex, UK, 2003, ISBN #0-131-21633-3. Onwubolu, G.C. Mechatronics Principles and Applications, Elsevier, Oxford, UK, 2005. ISBN #0-7506-6379-0. Stier, A. K., Design with Microprocessors for Mechanical Engineers, McGraw-Hill, Inc., 1992, ISBN #0-931-931988-34-9. LabVIEW Users Manual, National Instruments (Available in the Lab). MultiSim Users Manual, National Instruments (Available in the Lab). Malmsatdt, H. V., C. G. Enke, & S. R. Grouch, Microcomputers and Electronic Instrumentation: Making The Right Connections, American Chemical Society, 1994, ISBN #0-8412-2861-2.

Grading:
H: Homeworks (3-6) E: Exams (1) L: Laboratory (4-6) P: Term Project G = 0.25H 25% (NO LATE HOMEWORK) 15% (Test(s) will be take-hoke) 40% (Details later) 20% (Groups of 1-3 students) + 0.15E + 0.40L + 0.20P

Grades will be assigned according to cumulative average: A : G B : G D+ : G 93 A : G 80 C + : G 67 D : G 90 B + : G 77 C : G 63 D : G 87 B : G 83 73 C : G 70 60 F : G < 60

Scores for all assignments and exams will be posted on the UT eGradebook. Access to the eGradebook, on UTs secure website https://utdirect.utexas.edu/diia/egb/ requires your UT Electronic ID (UTEID) and password.

Homework Policy:
Homework will be assigned to support lecture material and reading assignments. There will be approximately (3-6) homework assignments. Unless specied, the homework is due the beginning of class, one week after the assignment date. No late homework will be accepted except for illness or other extenuating circumstances. Students should bring a signed excuse from a health professional (if ill) or other authoritative professional (other extenuating circumstances). For full credit, work must be done in a neat and professional manner; all relevant sketches and intermediate results must be shown; and numerical answers must include relevant magnitudes, directions, and units. Solutions will be posted on the BlackBoard web page.

Laboratory Policy:
The class will not have a nal exam. In lieu of the Final, there is a term project. There will be (20) Laboratory projects. The AML (Advanced Mechatronics Laboratory) is located in ETC 3.148. Access to the Lab is 24/7 with an authorized UT ID (with RFID code). You are responsible to follow the safety rules of the AML and follow instructions from TA(s) and Instructor(s).

Class Format:
Lecture style. Laboratory projects may have an introductory lecture to cover specic topics related to the lab.

Attendance:
Regular class attendance is expected but roll will not be taken. Class participation will be noted.

Important Dates:
Refer to course catalogs. Scores for all assignments and exams will be posted on the UT eGradebook. Access to the eGradebook, on UTs secure website https://utdirect.utexas.edu/diia/egb/ requires your UT Electronic ID (UTEID) and password.

Disabilities:
The University of Texas at Austin provides upon request appropriate academic adjustments for qualied students with disabilities. Students with disabilities may request appropriate academic accommodations from the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement, Services for Students with Disabilities, (512) 471-6259, http://www.utexas.edu/diversity/ddce/ssd/. For more information, contact the Oce of the Dean of Students at (512) 471-5017 (http: //ddce.utexas.edu/disability/), or the School of Engineering Director of Students with Disabilities at (512) 471-4382.

Class Evaluation:
The Measurement and Evaluation Center (MEC) course evaluations forms for the School of Engineering will be administered during the last week of class to evaluate the course and instructor. Additional evaluations may be used during the semester to obtain additional feedback in order to enhance your academic experience.

Assistance:
Assistance is available during oce1 hours or by appointment. For rapid response, send your question via e-mail to benito@mail.utexas.edu. Provide sucient detail.

Collaboration:
Discussion of assignments (homework and projects) with other students is encouraged, but all work submitted must be your own. Any evidence of plagiarism or other forms of scholastic dishonesty will be grounds for a failing grade in the course.

Academic Dishonesty:
UT Honor Code (or statement of ethics) and an explanation or example of what constitutes plagiarism (Link to University Honor Code: http://registrar.utexas.edu/catalogs/ gi09-10/ch01/index.html)

Accommodations:
By UT Austin policy, you must notify me of your pending absence at least fourteen days prior to the date of observance of a religious holy day. If you must miss a class, an examination, a work assignment, or a project in order to observe a religious holy day, you will be given an opportunity to complete the missed work within a reasonable time after the absence.

Emergency Evacuation:
Recommendations regarding emergency evacuation from the Oce of Campus Safety and Security, 512-471-5767, http://www.utexas.edu/safety/: - Occupants of buildings on The University of Texas at Austin campus are required to evacuate buildings when a re alarm is activated. Alarm activation or announcement requires exiting and assembling outside. - Familiarize yourself with all exit doors of each classroom and building you may occupy. Remember that the nearest exit door may not be the one you used when entering the building. - Students requiring assistance in evacuation shall inform their instructor in writing during the rst week of class. - In the event of an evacuation, follow the instruction of faculty or class instructors. - Do not re-enter a building unless given instructions by the following: Austin Fire Department, The University of Texas at Austin Police Department, or Fire Prevention Services oce. - Behavior Concerns Advice Line (BCAL): (512) 232-5050 - Link to information regarding emergency evacuation routes and emergency procedures can be found at: www.utexas.edu/emergency/.

Professionalism Topics:
Not specically covered other than an introductory lecture.

Design Assignments:
Half of the labs involve a circuit or system. Students will be asked to design, model, and deploy mechatronics systems that include user interface and controllers.
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If not in my oce (ETC 4.152C), look for me in the Advanced Mechatronics Lab (ETC 3.148)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Students should have before taking this course:
All materials covered in courses M 427K, ME 218 (318), and ME 324. Completion or coregistration in ME-340 or a basic electronics course as well as familiarity with basic programming skills is required (LabVIEW and C/C++ is desirable). Special emphasis will be on mathematical modeling, solution of dierential equations, and complex numbers.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Students gain from this course:

Students will gain experience in mechatronics systems integration including circuit design for sensor signal conditioning, sampling data systems, power electronics as well as programming embedded systems. Programming in LabVIEW, SPIN, C/C++ , and Assembly using PC, FPGA/FPAA, , PLC, and the ability to control the dynamic performance of dynamic systems.

Impact on Subsequent Courses in Curriculum:

This is a technical elective. It should help in the senior design projects courses.

Computer:
Computers are used to simulate mechatronics systems behavior before deployment. They are also used to solve dynamic behavior (dierential equations, frequency response, etc.) Computers are also used to design user interfaces and write code to be uploaded to microcontrollers, FPGAs, FPAAs, and embedded systems. This includes signal conditioning, RT (Real-Time) and timing, communication protocols, power spectra, control and diagnostics.

Professionalism Topics:
Not specically covered other than an introductory lecture.

ABET EC2000 Program Outcomes Achieved:

ABET EC2000 Program Outcomes. Outcome 1. Knowledge of and ability to apply engineering and science fundamentals to real problems. 2. Ability to formulate and solve open-ended problems. 3. Ability to design mechanical and thermal components, systems, and processes. 4. Ability to set up and conduct experiments, and to present the results in a professional manner. Outcome 6. Ability to communicate in written, oral and graphical forms. 7. Ability to work in teams and apply interpersonal skills in engineering contexts. 8. Ability and desire to lay a foundation for continued learning beyond the baccalaureate degree. 9. Awareness of professional issues in engineering practice, including ethical responsibility, safety, the creative enterprise, and loyalty and commitment to the profession. 10. Awareness of contemporary issues in engineering practice, including economic, social, political, and environmental issues and global impact.

5. Ability to use modern computer tools in mechanical engineering.

ASME Program Criteria Outcomes Achieved:

(b) Ability to apply advanced mathematics through multivariate calculus and dierential equations. (d) Ability to work professionally in both the thermal and mechanical systems areas including the design and realization of such systems.