Automation Flashcards

1
Q

Parts of plc

A

Rack
CPU
Input (programmable terminal )
Output
Power supply

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2
Q

What’s an interposing relay for

A

When’s Amps of load exceed the rating of output

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3
Q

What eliminates voltage spikes

A

MOV metal oxide varistor

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4
Q

When adding extra start/stop buttons how are they wired in?

A

Starts in parallel
Stops in series

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5
Q

All logic functions happen through ?

A

CPU

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6
Q

Another way to describe plc

A

Industrial computer

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7
Q

Another word for programming terminal

A

Loading terminal

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8
Q

TTL operates on how many volts ?

A

5 volts

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9
Q

What’s does discrete mean?

A

On or off … digital is discrete

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10
Q

Zero speed switch/holding contact is used for ?

A

Proving

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11
Q

2 wire system is auto or manual?

A

Manual

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12
Q

3 wire system is auto or manual?

A

Auto

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13
Q

Sync is ?

A

Holding contact so cct doesn’t run drift

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14
Q

Tracking is ?

A

Memory cct

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15
Q

Explain low voltage release

A

Automatically comes back on

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16
Q

Explain low voltage protection

A

Won’t come back on automatically needs an operator to press start

17
Q

What type of isolation is used to electrically separate outside voltages from internal cct of plc

A

Optical

18
Q

What part of the plc is the brains ?

A

CPU

19
Q

If an output module controls dc voltage what solid state is used to connect the load to line?

A

Power phototransistor

20
Q

If an output module controls controls ac voltage what solid state device is used to connect line to load?

A

Triad or phototriac

21
Q

The power supply to operate loads such as starter coils ,indicating light or solenoid valves must be provided by ?

A

External source

22
Q

HTL operates on how many volts ?

A

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