Mechatronics-Unit 8

What is the primary role of conveyor systems in manufacturing?

• To provide security at entry points

• To handle packages and shipments

• To manage employee attendance

• To monitor quality control

Which of the following is NOT listed as a common use of conveyors?

• Moving customers on escalators

• Transporting food in restaurants

• Handling packages in shipping warehouses

• Moving components on an assembly line in manufacturing plants

What type of sensor is used in the Conveyor Station to detect any workpiece blocking the beam of light?

• Pressure sensor

• Through-beam sensor

• Proximity sensor

• Ultrasonic sensor

What type of sensor is a through-beam sensor classified as?

• Ultrasonic sensor

• Photoelectric sensor

• Capacitive sensor

• Inductive sensor

Is a through-beam sensor magnetically activated?

• Yes

• No

• Only in specific conditions

• Only when paired with another sensor

What are the two main components of a through-beam sensor as described in the Conveyor Station material?

• Emitter and transmitter

• Receiver and converter

• Emitter and receiver

• Transmitter and converter

What happens when an object enters the path between the transmitter and receiver at a conveyor station?

• The light beam continues uninterrupted.

• The light beam is interrupted, and no signal is triggered.

• The light beam is interrupted, and a signal is triggered that turns the output on or off.

• The conveyor belt stops immediately.

What is the primary function of the DC motor in a conveyor station as described in the image?

• To control the speed of the conveyor belt

• To convert electrical power to mechanical power to move the conveyor belt

• To regulate the temperature of the conveyor belt

• To provide lighting to the conveyor station

What component on the Conveyor Station activates the DC motor to run the conveyor?

• Relay

• Sensor

• Switch

• Fuse

What components are typically found in most relays?

• Coil core, return spring, movable armature, electrical contacts

• Battery, wires, switch, light bulb

• Transistor, resistor, capacitor, inductor

• Motor, gear, axle, frame