Mechatronics Systems

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Units: 4 Formerly known as CIE 54 Prerequisite: Completion of MECH 4 with grade of "C" or better Hours: 108 (54 lecture, 54 laboratory) Full integration of mechatronic principles into complete closed-loop systems such as automated production equipment and industrial robots. Topics include sensors, optical encoders, analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog conversion, closed-loop AC and DC motor control, hydraulic power concepts, hydraulic motors, pneumatic and hydraulic valves and actuators and fluid power computer simulation tools. (CSU)