Practice Operation Cycle (5.3) - Machine Controls - Mechatronics, Robotics and Control
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Operation Cycle

Practice - Operation Cycle

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the first phase of the PLC operation cycle?

💡 Hint: Think about the initial step taken by the PLC.

Question 2 Easy

During which phase does the PLC execute the control program?

💡 Hint: It follows the input processing.

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Question 1

What is the correct order of the PLC operation cycle?

Input Scan → Output Scan → Program Execution
Output Scan → Input Scan → Program Execution
Input Scan → Program Execution → Output Scan

💡 Hint: Recall the discussions on the process order.

Question 2

True or False: The output scan phase is where inputs are gathered.

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember the definitions of each phase.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Discuss the impact of a failure in the input scan on an industrial automation system and propose solutions to mitigate such failures.

💡 Hint: Consider both hardware and software redundancies.

Challenge 2 Hard

Create a flowchart illustrating the operation cycle of a PLC and detail each phase's role within industrial automation.

💡 Hint: Use symbols for phases and directional arrows showing flow.

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