Input blocks Flashcards
(9 cards)
What are input blocks in control systems?
Input blocks take a signal from the real-world environment and turn it into an electrical or electronic signal.
Input blocks are essential for converting various real-world signals into a format usable by control systems.
What do block diagrams represent in control systems?
Block diagrams represent a control system using blocks to show components and arrows to indicate signals that pass between them.
Blocks are typically drawn as squares, and this method simplifies the understanding of complex systems.
List examples of real-world signals.
- Light level
- Temperature
- Pressure
- Flow
- Sound
- Movement
These signals are crucial inputs for control systems to monitor environmental conditions.
List examples of electrical and electronic signals.
- Voltage/potential difference
- Current
- Resistance
- Logic state
These signals are the output of input blocks in a control system.
True or False: Arrows in block diagrams represent the components of a control system.
False
Arrows in block diagrams represent the signals flowing between components, not the components themselves.
What are the three main components of a control system?
- Input
- Process
- Output
Understanding these components is fundamental to grasping control system theory.
Fill in the blank: Inputs take a signal from the real-world environment and turn it into an _______.
[electrical or electronic signal]
This transformation is crucial for the functioning of control systems.
What is the purpose of block diagrams in engineering and manufacturing control systems?
To represent control systems and illustrate the relationships between different components and signals.
Block diagrams help engineers visualize and analyze system functions.
By the end of the session, learners should be able to _______.
[describe what input blocks are and demonstrate how they are shown in systems diagrams]
This objective highlights the educational aim of understanding input blocks.
