Practice Safety PLCs and Controllers - 25.7.3 | 25. Safety Considerations in Human-Robot Interaction | Robotics and Automation - Vol 2
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Safety PLCs and Controllers

25.7.3 - Safety PLCs and Controllers

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the primary function of a Safety PLC?

💡 Hint: Think about what makes a PLC different from general control systems.

Question 2 Easy

Name one key benefit of Safety PLCs.

💡 Hint: Consider how they operate during emergencies.

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Question 1

What is the main purpose of Safety PLCs?

To manage general control of robots
To handle safety-critical functions separately
To provide data analysis for robotic operations

💡 Hint: Focus on their unique role in safety.

Question 2

True or False: Safety PLCs can only function when the general control system is operational.

True
False

💡 Hint: What happens during a failure?

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a Safety PLC for a robotic arm working alongside human operators. What sensors and protocols would you include to enhance safety?

💡 Hint: Consider different types of sensors and their roles in protecting workers.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze a scenario where a Safety PLC fails during operation. What backup measures should be in place to mitigate risk?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens when systems fail and how to recover safely.

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