MCHA3000

Mechatronic System Design I

10 Units 3000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus Semester 2

Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011

This course introduces the process of mechatronic system design. It is a project-based course where a mechatronic system for an electromechanical component is designed and built. The course integrates tools and skills related to computer and software, electronics, control, modelling and simulation. It also develops the concepts of experimental modelling and implementation of computer control systems. The course provides a real-life experience related to the practice of mechatronics engineering.

Objectives The course provides students with a sound understanding of different skills and tools involved in the mechatronic design process. It also integrates knowledge of previous courses.

At the completion of the course students will be able to:

- Formulate specifications for adopting/designing different components of a mechatronic system (mechanical, electrical, sensors, actuators).
- Design mechatronic system using a structured formal approach.
- Make decisions about components taking into account their effects on the choice of other components and the performance of a mechatronic system.
- Design and implement software for a computer control system with sensor and actuator interfaces.
- Design and implement communication interface with a computer control system for tuning.
- Design and implement printed board circuit (electronic hardware) for a computer control system.
- Implement a software-hardware verification using hardware-in-the-loop testing.
- Conduct experimental modelling to assists in the design and tuning of control systems.
Content - Mechatronic system design process
- Computer control systems
- Experimental modelling (system identification)
- Mechatronic design project
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge MCHA2000 Mechatronic Systems
MECH2350 Dynamics 2
MECH2450 Engineering Computations 2
ELEC4400 Automatic Control
ELEC3730 Embedded System
ELEC3240 Electronics
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Lecture
Laboratory
Assessment Items
Laboratory Exercises
Projects
Reports
Contact Hours Laboratory: for 4 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Lecture: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Timetables 2014 Course Timetables for MCHA3000