Electrical Actuators and Sensors
Duration
- One Semester or equivalent
Contact hours
- 60 hours face to face + Blended
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning.
Aims and objectives
This unit of study introduces you to electrical actuators and sensors as used in robotic and mechatronic systems and applications.
Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO)
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
1. Describe and apply the principles of electromechanical energy conversion, including in the construction, operation and applications of magnetic circuits, transformers, induction motors and DC machines. (K1, K3)
2. Describe sensors typically used in robotics projects including those for torque, force, acceleration, velocity, displacement, fluid-flow, and temperature. (K1, K3)
3. Safely execute experiments, analyse and interpret results and errors, and formulate conclusions. (K2, K6, S1, A7)
4. Design and execute a project as part of a team, including interpreting requirements, using engineering methods to problem-solve, applying creative approaches and seeking opportunities. (K4, K5, S1, S2, S3, S4, A3, A7)
5. Present results in writing and orally as part of a team or individually, demonstrating a professional image. (A2, A5, A7)
6. Demonstrate effective communication to peers and generate high quality documentation in robotics and mechatronics (progress and project reports, reports of investigations, design records, drawings, technical descriptions and presentations). (A2, A4)
Swinburne Engineering Competencies (A1-7, K1-6, S1-4): find out more about Engineering Skills and Competencies including the Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies.
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment and content.
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
Type | Hours per week | Number of Weeks | Total |
On Campus Lecture | 3 | 12 | 36 |
| On Campus Tutorial | 1 | 12 | 12 |
| On Campus Laboratory | 1 | 12 | 12 |
Unspecified Activities Independent Learning | 7.5 | 12 | 90 |
TOTAL | 150 hours |
Assessment
Types | Individual/Group Role | Weighting | Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) |
Examination | Individual | 50-60% | 1,2 |
| Assignment | Individual | 10-20% | 1,2,5 |
| Laboratory Practicals | Group | 30-40% | 1,2,3,4,5,6 |
Hurdle
As the minimum requirements of assessment to pass a unit and meet all Unit Learning Outcomes to a minimum standard, a student must achieve:
(i) an aggregate mark of 50% or more, and
(ii) at least 40% in the final exam.
Students who do not successfully achieve hurdle requirement (ii) will receive a maximum of 45% as the total mark for the unit.
Content
- Actuators and Sensors in Mechatronic Systems
- Magnetic Fields and Transformers
- Induction Motors
- DC Motors
- Sensors and Transducers
- Sensor Signal Conditioning
- Interfacing and Motor Control
Study resources
- Reading materials.
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required texts will be made available in the Unit Outline.