The Mechatronics
Laboratory of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University
of Texas at Tyler supports
student projects and research in microprocessor/microcontroller applications,
process controls, automation and electro-mechanical systems design.
Available equipment
in the Mechatronics Laboratory includes:
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PC
work stations with Keithley-Metrabyte data acquisition cards
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60
MHz digital oscilloscopes (Tektronix)
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Sweep
function generators (BK Precision)
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Full-featured
electronic breadboards (Global Specialties)
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Digital
multi-meters (Tektronix)
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Variable
dual channel power supplies (BK Precision)
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Optical
tachometers (Monarch)
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X-Y
/ X-T plotter (Omega)
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Soldering
stations (Weller), tools, electronic components, integrated circuit
chips, and breadboards
A variety of new
and used DC and stepper motors, solenoids, pneumatic cylinders and valves,
as well as sensors have been accumulated and are available to students
for hands-on development projects. The laboratory is home to the instructional
industrial robot, a CRS Robotics A255 5-axis articulated robot arm obtained
through the NSF Product Realization grant. The lab houses 8085-based
EMAC Primer Trainers to support microprocessor applications and Programmable
Logic Controllers from Cutler-Hammer and Allen-Bradley. A mobile data
acquisition system (National Instruments) is also available.
The majority of
mechatronics equipment is portable and stored in lockers until required.
The laboratory resources are available for students to realize electro-mechanical
systems designs.
Dr.
Jeffrey Mountain is the faculty member responsible for the Mechatronics
Laboratory.
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