Lecture 1 Flashcards
1
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What is Mechatronics?
A
Multidisciplinary engineering integrating mechanical systems, electrical engineering, control systems, and computer systems.
2
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What is a sensor?
A
measures external signals
3
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What is a control system?
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A control system is an interconnection of components forming a system configuration that will provide a desired system response.
4
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What is an actuator?
A
alters system behaviour
5
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What are the key traits of a Open-Loop Control System (5 points)?
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- Control action is independent of the desired outcome.
- Feedback path is not present. Also called non-feedback control systems.
- Easy to design.
- Economical.
- Inaccurate
6
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What are the key traits of a Closed-Loop Control system(5 points)?
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- Control action is dependent of the desired output.
- Feedback path is present. Also called feedback control systems.
- Difficult to design.
- Costlier
- Accurate
7
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What is a controller?
A
provides corrective actions
