Representation of control sytems Flashcards
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What is a ‘T-Level’?
‘T Level’ is a registered trade mark of the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.
‘T-LEVELS’ is a registered trade mark of the Department for Education.
What are the three types of diagrams discussed in the session?
- System block diagrams
- Schematics
- Wiring diagrams
What do system block diagrams represent?
An overview of control systems in terms of their input, process and output functions, and subsystems.
The blocks represent components or groups of components, while arrows represent signals that flow between them.
What is the purpose of the arrows in a system block diagram?
They represent the signals that flow between components or subsystems.
What do schematics show?
The individual components in a circuit or system and how they are connected together.
What standards are used in schematics to represent components?
Standard circuit symbols (BS 3939).
What is one advantage of using schematics?
Anyone can interpret them due to the use of standard circuit symbols.
What is a disadvantage of schematics compared to wiring diagrams?
They do not show the physical layout of the components and wiring.
What do wiring diagrams illustrate?
Both the physical connections and the physical layout of a circuit or system.
What type of representations do wiring diagrams use?
Simple pictorial representations of components along with the wires that connect them.
How do wiring diagrams assist engineers?
They help in performing installations and fixing faults.
Fill in the blank: Schematics use _______ to represent components and wiring connections.
[standard circuit symbols]
True or False: Wiring diagrams show only the connections without the physical layout.
False
