"Mechatronische Systeme"

The module provides a basic, generally valid understanding of the analysis and handling of mechatronic systems. The principles of action of actuators, sensors and process computers as well as the dynamic behavior of mechatronic systems are explained. Furthermore, students are enabled to design an observer-supported state control system based on model-based methods. The course is accompanied by references to practical examples that illustrate the effectiveness of the processes and methods taught.

• Introduction to the basic concepts of mechatronic systems
• Actuators: operating principles of electromagnetic actuators, electric servo drives, microactuators
• Sensors: Functionality, classification, parameters, degree of integration, sensor principles
• Bus systems and data processing, microcomputers, interfaces
• Fundamentals of modelling, Laplace and Fourier transformation, discretization and Z-transformation
• Fundamentals of control: stability of dynamic systems, standard controllers
• Observer-based state control, structural criteria, Kalman filter

Recommended reading:

• Bodo Heimann, Amos Albert, Tobias Ortmaier, Lutz Rissing: Mechatronik. Komponenten - Methoden - Beispiele. Hanser Fachbuchverlag.
• Jan Lunze: Regelungstechnik 1 und 2. Springer-Verlag.
• Rolf Isermann: Mechatronische Systeme - Grundlagen. Springer Verlag.

There is a free online version of many Springer titles in the LUH W-Lan at www.springer.com