7.8 - Interfacing Actuators with Control Systems
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Practice Questions
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What are the three key components of a control system?
💡 Hint: Think about the functions they serve in automation.
Define open-loop control.
💡 Hint: Consider a device that runs without checking its output.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is a key feature of closed-loop control?
💡 Hint: Think about how feedback affects performance.
True or False: An example of open-loop control is a fan motor controlled by a switch.
💡 Hint: Remember, open-loop means no feedback!
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Challenge Problems
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Design an automated irrigation system utilizing closed-loop control principles.
💡 Hint: Think about how plants signal their need for water.
Explain how the principles of feedback can enhance the performance of a robotic arm in a manufacturing setting.
💡 Hint: Consider how errors might arise without constant oversight.
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