Calendar Objective/Description

Introduction to Electro-Mechanical Sensors and Actuators ENSC 387 (4)

This course provides an introduction to sensors and actuators for electromechanical, computer-controlled machines and devices. Topics include operating principles, design considerations, and applications of analog sensors, digital transducers, stepper motors, continuous-drive actuators, and drive system electronics. Component integration and design considerations are studied through examples selected from applications of machine tools, mechatronics, precision machines, robotics, aerospace systems, and ground and underwater vehicles. Laboratory exercises strengthen the understanding of component performance, system design and integration. Students with credit for MSE 310 may not take ENSC 387 for further credit. Prerequisite: ENSC 380.

Marks Distribution

• Homework, Labs, Project Details

5 Assignments - 3 % each 5 Labs or Projects - 3 % each 4-person Term Project - 5 %

• Midterm Exam (1.5 hour) 25 % Mark
  • Date: 24 February 2016 (Changed from 17th)
  • Location: WMC - Lecture Room - 1.5 hours
  • Final Examination 45 %
    • 830-1130 (3 hours)
    • AQ-3149

Office Hours

• Wednesdays 1030-1230
  • Office ASB 9839
  • email: balbirg@sfu.ca

TA

• Gil Herrnstadt
  • email: gherrnst@sfu.ca
    • Lab hours (Lab 01): Mon 2:30-4:30 & Thu 10:30-12:30
    • Office: ASB, Room 8846
    • Office Hours: Thu 2:30-4:30

Lecture Notes

WebLinks

Gifs, Pdfs and Videos

Assignments Labs and Projects

Labs are in ASB-9000

Project Need Report and Presentation

• Guidelines - Due Date: 11 April 2016 - in class + Presentation

Suggested Topics OR Pic your Own

• MEMS
• Digital Resolvers
• Wireless Sensors networks
• Tactile Sensors
• Microfluid Bio Sensors
• Gyroscope
• Heartbeat sensors
• Blind Spot Monitors
• Radar Systems
• Wheel Speed Sensors
• Wireless Tire Pressure sensors in Moving Vehicles.
• Parking sensors - Including empty parking spots and proximity.

Expectation: 4-5 page Report: description, technology and how they work, advantages, shortcomings, analog and digital.

Textbook Website

• Textbook

Sensors and Actuators: Engineering System Instrumentation, Second Edition By Clarence W. de Silva

Textbook Website (including errata)