Control Systems Flashcards

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Definition of a control system

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A system that has an input, a process and an output

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2
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3 examples of input

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People
Tools and machines
Materials
Energy
Time
Capital
Information
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3
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Definition of control system process

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All activities that need to take place to give a desired result

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4
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4 types of output

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Expected
Unexpected
Desired
Undesired

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5
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Which type of control system has feedback

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Closed loop control system

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6
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Definition of feedback (3)

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Reactions to input, process and output
Data gathered is fed back to computer/control device
Automatic adjustments made

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7
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4 control systems

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Command systems
Programmable systems
Sensing systems
Conditional systems

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8
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Definition of command system (2)

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Simplest type

User issues command which affects an aspect of the system

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9
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2 examples of command systems

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TV remote

Toy helicopter

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10
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Definition of programmable system (3)

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Different parameters are input to make it perform
Common in domestic environment
Little need for input once starting

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11
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2 examples of programmable system

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Microwave

Washing machine

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12
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Definition of sensing system

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Use of electronic device to sense change on environment

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13
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2 examples of sensing systems

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Car barrier

Train ticket barrier

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14
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Definition of conditional system (2)

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Does things differently depending on parameters

How the parameter is set depends on system

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15
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Example of conditional system

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Hive heating system

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