Chapter 6.1 Flashcards
1
Q
What is an automated system?
A
a device that is operated with human intervention
2
Q
What are the 3 features of an automated system?
A
microprocessor
sensor
actuator
2
Q
What do microprocessors do?
A
They process the data from the sensors and determines if a actions needs to be taken
2
Q
What do sensors do?
A
They measure the environment
3
Q
What kind of data does the microprocessor read?
A
digital data
3
Q
What do actuators do?
A
They create movement
4
Q
What kind of data does a sensor read?
A
analogue data
5
Q
What are the benefits of automation?
A
precision
continuous work all day every day
safety
6
Q
What are the drawbacks of automation?
A
initial cost
running cost
replacing peoples jobs
