Mechatronics - Flashcards #6

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What is a control system?

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A control system is a type of computer system that manages, commands, and directs other devices or systems.

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What are the two types of control systems?

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Open-loop and closed-loop control systems.

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Describe an open-loop control system.

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An open-loop control system does not monitor or measure the condition of its output signal as there is no feedback.

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Give an example of an open-loop control system.

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A clothes dryer that operates on a timer.

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Describe a closed-loop control system.

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A closed-loop control system uses feedback where a portion of the output signal is fed back to the input to reduce errors and improve stability.

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Give an example of a closed-loop control system.

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A clothes dryer that has a sensor to measure the dryness of clothes.

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What are components in a control system?

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Components are the many and various parts of the system, such as microcontrollers, co-processors, sensors, and actuators.

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What is a microcontroller?

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A small programmable computer that is able to run code, used in mechatronic systems to operate the system by executing steps.

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What is a co-processor?

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A supplementary processor unit or circuitry designed to complement the CPU, used in mechatronic systems for supporting the microcontroller.

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What is a sensor?

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An input device that detects an event in a system or environment and reports those conditions to a user or controller.