Identify the sensor, signal conditioner and display elements In the measurement system of a mercury-in-glass thermometer.

Identify the various elements that might be present in a control system involving a thermostatically controlled electric heater.

Explain the functions of a programmable logic controller.

State the steps that might be present in the sequential control of a dishwasher.

How does a microcontroller differ from a microprocessor?

Apply the Hurwitz-Routh criterion to determine the stability of the systems whose characteristic equation is given by
S^5 9s^4 2s^2 10s -20 0.

For the following system, as shown in Figure the weight is guided so that only vertical motion without swinging is possible. Obtain the differential equation representing this system.

<img src='./qimages/15840-4a.jpg'>

Find the inverse Laplace transforms of -4s 13

Determine the binary equivalent of (231)8.

What is a proximity switch Describe in detail, all its industrial applications.

Describe any four different sensing modes for photoelectric sensors.

Explain the working principles of a relay with the help of a schematic diagram.

What are the two types of data transfer techniques used in computer interfacing? List out the main differences between them.

Describe and compare the characteristics of proportional plus integral plus derivative control.

What are the advantages of hydraulic actuators over mechanical actuators?

With the help of a neat sketch, describe, how the hydraulic system can be used to amplify force.

Define the term "Process Control". Explain with a block diagram the process control system.

A temperature probe having a first-order response with a time constant of 1 second is given a step input of 50°C from 0°C. Calculate the temperature indicated 0.6 second after the application of the input.

10. Write short notes on any five of the following:

Robot

Tactile Sensing

Fuzzy Logic

Accuracy

Accelerometer

Amplifier

Viscosity

Diode