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FATIMA MICHAEL COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY

Madurai – Sivagangai Main Road, Madurai - 625 020.
[An ISO 9001:2008 Certified Institution]

QUESTION BANK
SUB CODE & NAME: ME 6702-MECHATRONICS

STAFF IN CHARGE : R.PANDI, AP/MECH

UNIT I (INTRODUCTION)

PART-A

1. Define mechatronics. (NOV/DEC 2005)

2. Mention the function of a mechatronic system. (APR/MAY 2013)
3. What are the elements of a mechatronic system? (APR/MAY 2010)
4. What are the basic elements of the measurement system? (APR/MAY 2005)
5. Distinguish between measurement system and control system. (NOV/DEC 2010)
6. Draw the basic feedback system. (APR/MAY 2006)
7. Distinguish between open loop and closed loop control system. (NOV/DEC 2007)
8. How do you classify the sensors? (APR/MAY 2005), (APR/MAY 2013)
9. State the difference between primary and secondary transducers. (NOV/DEC 2003)
10. Define Hysteresis. (NOV/DEC 2009)
11. State the dynamic characteristics. (APR/MAY 2004)
12. What is the working principle of an eddy current proximity sensor? (NOV/DEC 2008)
13. List any four applications of proximity sensors. (NOV/DEC 2011)
14. What is the working principle of temperature sensor? (NOV/DEC 2004)
15. What is RTD? State its applications. (NOV/DEC 2015)
16. What is the basic principle of thermocouples? (APR/MAY 2016)
17. List out the key elements of Mechatronics. (NOV/DEC 2015)
18. Name few types of Proximity Sensors. (NOV/DEC 2015)
19. Brief on the working principle of Hall Effect Sensor. (MAY/JUNE 2016)
20. Differentiate between position and proximity sensor. (MAY/JUNE 2016)

PART – B

1. With an example explain the various functional units of a measurement system. (NOV/DEC
2012)
2. Explain open loop and closed loop control system with neat sketches. (APR/MAY 2005)
3. Explain the basic elements of a closed loop system. (NOV/DEC 2007)
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4. Explain the functioning of a closed loop system with a neat sketch for controlling the speed of a
shaft. (NOV/DEC 2010), (APR/MAY 2006)
5. Explain the functioning of a closed loop system with a neat sketch for temperature control
system. (NOV/DEC 2011)
6. Explain the functioning of a closed loop system with a neat sketch for automatic water level
controller. (NOV/DEC 2007), (NOV/DEC 2009)
7. Explain the static performance characteristics of a sensor. (NOV/DEC 2008), (APR/MAY 2006)
(NOV/DEC 2010), (APR/MAY 2010)
8. Explain the dynamic characteristics of a sensor. (NOV/DEC 2010), (APR/MAY 2005), (NOV/DEC
2012), (APR/MAY 2008)
9. Describe neatly potentiometer sensor. (NOV/DEC 2013)
10. Explain the functions of a capacitive sensor with neat sketch. (APR/MAY 2008)
11. Explain the function of a LVDT with neat sketch. (APR/MAY 2013), (APR/MAY 2006)
12. Explain the Hall Effect sensor with neat sketch. (NOV/DEC 2010)
13. Explain the functions of a bimetallic strip with neat sketch. (NOV/DEC 2014), (APR/MAY 2013)
14. Explain the functions of a thermocouple with neat sketch. (NOV/DEC 2013), (APR/MAY 2006)
15. Explain the functions of a RTD with neat sketch. (NOV/DEC 2014), (NOV/DEC 2009)
16. Explain any two types of light sensors with neat sketch. (APR/MAY 2005)
17. Explain the working and construction of Hall Effect Sensor, Thermocouples and RTD. (NOV/DEC
2015)
18. Explain the dynamic characteristics of Sensors. (NOV/DEC 2015)
19. Explain about the model of a measurement system.(10) (MAY/JUNE 2016)
20. Discuss the control systems with example.(6) (MAY/JUNE 2016)
21. Discuss on the Static and Dynamic characteristics of Sensors in detail. (MAY/JUNE 2016)

UNIT-II (8085 MICROPROCESSOR AND 8051 MICROCONTROLLER)

PART – A

1. What is the function of Accumulator?

2. List the advantages of microprocessor.
3. Define machine cycle.
4. What are the flags available in 8085 microprocessor?
5. What is the function of IO/M signal in the 8085?
6. What is meant by wait state?
7. What are the steps involved to fetch a byte in 8085?
8. What is an instruction?
9. What is the use of ALE?
10. What is assembler?
11. What do you meant by opcode and the operand?
12. What are the main features of 8051 microcontroller?
13. What are the addressing modes available in 8051?
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14. What is TRAP interrupt and its significance?

15. List the control and status signals of 8085 microprocessor and mention its need.
16. What is a stack in an 8085 microcomputer system?
17. What is indexing?
18. What is the function of program counter in 8085 microprocessor?
19. What is the different control machine instruction used in 8085 microprocessor?

PART – B

1. Explain with a neat block diagram the architecture of 8085 Microprocessor.

2. Explain the addressing modes of 8085 Microprocessor with suitable instructions.
3. Explain the pin diagram of 8085 Microprocessor.
4. Explain about instruction format of Intel 8085.
5. Explain about 8051 architecture with neat diagram.
6. Mention the difference between the Microprocessor and Microcontrollers.

UNIT –III (PROGRAMMABLE PERIPHERAL INTERFACE)

PART – A
1. What is key debouncing?
2. Define PPI.
3. Write down the function of OPF in 8255.
4. Name the modes available in 8255.
5. What are the applications of D/A converter interfacing with 8255?
6. What is keyboard interfacing?
7. State the purpose of NOP instructions.
8. Show the control word format of 8255 in BSR mode.
9. Name any two types of ADCs.
10. What is the bit set Reset mode of 8255 PPI?
11. What is the need for interfacing?
12. Mention some performance parameters of DAC.
13. Define conversion time.
14. Define Resolution.
15. What are the kinds of interface available in stepper motor?

PART – B

1. Explain the operating modes of 8255 PPI.

2. Explain the interface 8085 microprocessor with A/D and D/A converters.
3. Explain the Mode 1 input mode operation of 8255 in detail.
4. Explain the seven segment LED interface with microprocessor.
5. Describe with a neat diagram the stepper motor control using Microprocessor 8085.
6. Describe with a neat diagram the traffic light control using Microprocessor 8085.
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7. Describe with a neat diagram the temperature control using Microprocessor 8085.

UNIT –IV (PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER)

PART -A

1. Define a PLC. (NOV/DEC 2012), (NOV/DEC 2013)

2. What is shift register? (NOV/DEC 2013)
3. Derive a PLC timing circuit that will switch on output on for 10 seconds and then switch off.
(NOV/DEC 2007), (NOV/DEC 2008)
4. What are the logic functions that can be obtained by using switches in series? (NOV/DEC 2007
5. Explain delay on and delay off timer with ladder diagrams. (APR/MAY 2008)
6. Explain latching with ladder diagram. (APR/MAY 2008)
7. Draw the ladder logic diagram to represent two switches that are normally open and both
have to be closed for a motor to operate. (NOV/DEC 2008)
8. Draw the general ladder rungs to represent a latch circuit. (NOV/DEC 2009)
9. Obtain a NOR logic function using ladder diagram. (APR/MAY 2010)
10. How does the PLC differ from relay logic? (NOV/DEC 2010)
11. State the use of JUMP control in PLCs. (NOV/DEC 2011)
12. Define Adoptive control. (NOV/DEC 2011)
13. What is an internal relay in a PLC? (NOV/DEC 2012)
14. State the purpose of shift registers.(APR/MAY 2013)
15. How will you the input and output of PLC? (APR/MAY 2014)
16. Draw a Ladder diagram for NAND operation. (NOV/DEC 2015)
17. What are the features of PLC? (NOV/DEC 2015)
18. Brief on Shift Registers. (MAY/JUNE 2016)
19. What are the advantages of master relay? (MAY/JUNE 2016)

PART –B

1. Explain the architecture of a PLC. (NOV/DEC 2007)

2. Explain the basics of ladder programming used in PLC. (APR/MAY 2008)
3. Write a short notes on Jump control used in PLC using a ladder diagram. (NOV/DEC 2009),
(NOV/DEC 2014)
4. Explain the factors to be considered while selecting a PLC. (NOV/DEC 2007), (NOV/DEC 2009),
(NOV/DEC 2014), (APR/MAY 2014)
5. Explain the timers, counters, internal relays. (NOV/DEC 2013), (APR/MAY 2014)
6. Using simple programs, explain the data handling operation in a PLC. (NOV/DEC 2012)
7. Explain how the shift register can be used to sequence the event with a neat diagram.
(NOV/DEC 2010)
8. Explain latching with ladder diagram. (NOV/DEC 2014)
9. With a neat sketch, discuss about the internal structure of a PLC.(10) (NOV/DEC 2015)
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10. Discuss on selection of PLC.(6) (NOV/DEC 2015) (MAY/JUNE 2016)

11. Discuss in detail about data handling.(8) (NOV/DEC 2015)
12. Explain about Mnemonics with examples.(8) (NOV/DEC 2015)
13. Explain the architecture of a PLC.(10) (MAY/JUNE 2016)
14. Discuss on input/output Processing.(6) (MAY/JUNE 2016)
15. Discuss in detail about cylinder sequencing with PLC and its programming.(10) (MAY/JUNE
2016)

UNIT-V (ACTUATORS AND MECHATRONIC SYSTEM DESIGN)

PART-A

1. Write down any four primary functions of mechanical systems. (NOV/DEC 2014)
2. List the advantages and disadvantages of hydraulic system.(APR/MAY 2010)
3. Distinguish between AC and DC motors. (APR/MAY 2011)
4. What are the properties of a stepper motor? (APR/MAY 2013), (APR/MAY 2014)
5. Stepper motor is an open loop control-Justify. (APR/MAY 2011)
6. Write down the applications of stepper motors. (NOV/DEC 2010), (APR/MAY 2010)
7. What is a servo motor? (APR/MAY 2012)
8. List down the various stages in mechatronic design system. (NOV/DEC 2009), (APR/MAY
2014)
9. List the drawbacks of traditional design. (APR/MAY 2012)
10. Compare the traditional and mechatronic design. (NOV/DEC 2007), (APR/MAY 2010),
(NOV/DEC 2013), (APR/MAY 2014)
11. What is timed switch? (NOV/DEC 2009)
12. Name the sensors used in car Engine management system. (NOV/DEC 2011)
13. Give advantages of PLC system over traditional mechanical system. (APR/MAY 2014)
14. Mention the various applications of servomotor. (APR/MAY 2010)
15. Write the basic steps if the program to run a stepper motor. (NOV/DEC 2013), (NOV/DEC
2014)
16. Write the governing equation for the motion of a DC motor. (NOV/DEC 2015)
17. Why Latching is needed to switch on the DC Motor? (NOV/DEC 2015)
18. What are uses of micro motors? (MAY/JUNE 2016)

PART-B

1. Explain construction and working principle of AC and DC motor. (NOV/DEC 2012), (APR/MAY
2010), (NOV/DEC 2013), (APR/MAY 2014)
2. Explain the working principle of stepper motor. (NOV/DEC 2010), (APR/MAY 2010)
3. What are the various stages in designing a mechatronics system? Explain. (NOV/DEC 2005),
(NOV/DEC 2010)
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4. Briefly explain traditional and mechatronics designs. (NOV/DEC 2010)

5. Design a pick and place robot using mechatronics elements and explain about the robot
control. (NOV/DEC 2005) (NOV/DEC 2007) (NOV/DEC 2009) (APR/MAY 2010) (NOV/DEC
2011)(NOV/DEC 2013)
6. With necessary diagrams, explain the automatic car park system. (APR/MAY 2006)(APR/MAY
2008)(APR/MAY 2014)
7. Explain about the basis of mechatronics system design considering vehicle engine
management system as example. (APR/MAY 2006)(NOV/DEC 2009)(NOV/DEC 2014)(NOV/DEC
2007)(NOV/DEC 2013) (MAY/JUNE 2016)
8. With neat sketches explain various types of Stepper motors with the control. (NOV/DEC 2015)
9. Explain about construction and working principle of DC and AC motors. (MAY/JUNE 2016)