an containment relation for hierarchical structures
an inheritance structure to model both, types of systems and their (real world) instances, i.e. children
represents the relationships between the components by means of flows. In principle, a distinction has been made between three types of flow: material flow, energy flow and information flow
an part of relation for hierarchical structures
The information processing determines the effects necessary to influence the state variables of the basic system in the desired way. The implementation of the effects takes place by actors directly on the basic system.
The basic system is generally a mechanical, electromechanical, hydraulic or pneumatic structure or a combination of these.
Energy is to be understood in this connection as meaning any form of energy, such as for example mechanical, thermal or electrical energy, but also variables such as force or current.
Information exchanged between units of mechatronic systems are for example measured variables, control pulses or data
Complex mechatronic systems generally comprise the synergetic integration of various mechatronic modules, i.e. system elements or components which are combined to form a group and together perform a specific function.
Examples of materials which flow between units of mechatronic systems are solid bodies, objects under test, objects being treated, gases or liquids.
The task of the sensors is to determine selected state variables of the basic system.