Mechatronics - electronic control systems in mechanical engineering

Preface 1. Mechatronics 2. Sensors and transducers 3. Signal conditioning 4. Data presentation systems 5. Pneumatic and hydraulic systems 6. Mechanical actuation systems 7. Electrical actuation systems 8. Basic system models 9. System models 10. Dynamic responses of systems 11. System transfer functions 12. Frequency response 13. Closed loop controllers 14. Digital logic 15. Microprocessors 16. Assembly language 17. C language 18. Input/output systems 19. Programmable logic controllers 20. Digital communications 21. Fault finding 22. Design and mechatronics Appendix: The Laplace transform Further information Answers Index