1.5 - Basic Components of an Automation System
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Practice Questions
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What is the role of sensors in an automation system?
💡 Hint: Think about what devices you see in smart homes.
What does HMI stand for?
💡 Hint: It's about how humans interact with machines.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary function of sensors in an automation system?
💡 Hint: They are the eyes of the automation system.
Are actuators responsible for making decisions in automation systems?
💡 Hint: Think about action versus decision-making roles.
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Challenge Problems
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Design an automation system for temperature regulation in a greenhouse, identifying the components involved and their interactions.
💡 Hint: Consider each component's role and how they communicate with each other.
Analyze a case where an automation system fails due to communication breakdown. Identify possible causes and suggest solutions.
💡 Hint: Think about how each component's dependency on communication affects system performance.
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