Code No: RR411401 Set No.

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IV B.Tech I Semester Supplimentary Examinations, February 2008
MOTION CONTROL DESIGN
(Mechatronics)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Define Mechatronics? [6]

(b) Write the advantages and applications of Mechatronic systems. [10]

2. Write a short notes on:

(a) Indexing mechanisms. [8]

(b) Sorting devices. [8]

3. (a) Listout the merits of fluid power in manufacturing. [8]

(b) Explain the various characteristics of hydraulic fluid. [8]

4. Explain the working of following pumps used in hydraulic system.

(a) Gear pump [8]

(b) Vane pump. [8]

5. Describe any three types of air compressors used in pneumatic system. [16]

6. (a) Explain the advantage of adoptive control system over feed back control sys-
tem. [8]
(b) Describe any three types of mechanical actuators with a neat sketch. [8]

7. Write short notes on:

(a) Closed loop control systems [8]

(b) Adoptive control system. [8]

8. Describe the basic components of programmable logic controllers. [16]

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Code No: RR411401 Set No. 2
IV B.Tech I Semester Supplimentary Examinations, February 2008
MOTION CONTROL DESIGN
(Mechatronics)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Define automation. [4]

(b) Describe various types of automation. [8]
(c) Write the advantages of automation. [4]

2. (a) Explain the operation of a sorting device used in motion control. [8]
(b) Explain the working of a conveyor system. [8]

3. (a) Draw the symbols for

i. Accumulator
ii. Filter
iii. Solenoid control
iv. 4/3 D.C.V with electro magnetic control and returned by spring. [8]
(b) Describe direct operated pressure relief valve with a neat sketch. [8]

4. (a) Explain meter-in and meter-out hydraulic circuits. [8]

(b) Explain the basic components of a hydraulic system. [8]

5. (a) Classify Various types of air compressors used in Pneumatic systems. [8]
(b) Draw a circuit diagram to control and operate double acting pneumatic cylin-
der with 4/2 Directional control valve(Manual Type). [8]

6. (a) write the characteristics, Limitations and applications of hydraulic actuators

and mechanical actuators. [8]
(b) Differentiate mechanical actuators from electrical actuators. [8]

7. Explain the fuzzy logic system to control and operate an electric motor to run at
1500 RPM. [16]

8. (a) Describe “AND” , “OR” logic gates used in PLC programming and draw their
truth tables. [8]
(b) Listout various symbols used in ladder programming. [8]

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Code No: RR411401 Set No. 3
IV B.Tech I Semester Supplimentary Examinations, February 2008
MOTION CONTROL DESIGN
(Mechatronics)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) What are the different feeding devices used in assembly lines. [8]
(b) Explain two types of vibratory feeding devices. [8]

2. Write a short notes on:

(a) Indexing mechanisms. [8]

(b) Sorting devices. [8]

3. (a) Draw the symbols for

i. Fixed capacity hydraulic
ii. Reservoir
iii. Variable throttle valve
iv. Shutt-off valve. [8]
(b) Explain the working of Non-return valve used in hydraulic circuit with a neat
sketch. [8]

4. Write short notes on

(a) Hydraulic reservoirs [8]

(b) Hydraulic fluids. [8]

5. Describe any three types of air compressors used in pneumatic system. [16]

6. (a) Describe Vane motor used in hydraulic systems with a neat sketch. [8]
(b) Describe piston motor used in hydraulic system. [8]

7. Explain the fundamental concepts of adoptive and fuzzy control systems. [16]

8. (a) Draw the PLC architecture. [8]

(b) Listout various types of input modules used in PLC’s. [8]

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Code No: RR411401 Set No. 4
IV B.Tech I Semester Supplimentary Examinations, February 2008
MOTION CONTROL DESIGN
(Mechatronics)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Define automation. [4]

(b) Describe various types of automation. [8]
(c) Write the advantages of automation. [4]

2. (a) Discuss various types of indexing mechanisms used in motion control. [8]
(b) Write the advantages of orienting devices. [8]

3. (a) Draw the symbols for

i. Fixed capacity hydraulic
ii. Reservoir
iii. Variable throttle valve
iv. Shutt-off valve. [8]
(b) Explain the working of Non-return valve used in hydraulic circuit with a neat
sketch. [8]

4. (a) Enumerate the differences between industrial hydraulic and Pneumatic sys-
tems. [8]
(b) Describe internal gear pump used in hydraulic system with a neat sketch. [8]

5. Write short notes on:

(a) Fluidics [6]

(b) Air line Installation [5]
(c) Lubricator [5]

6. (a) Explain the various motion control aspects in design. [8]

(b) Describe a double acting cylinder used in hydraulic system. [8]

7. Explain in detail the fundamental concepts of adoptive control system and its ad-
vantage over feed back control system. [16]

8. Describe the basic components of programmable logic controllers. [16]

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