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16 Cards in this Set
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A diagram used to show control systems and equipment based on function is called a : |
block diagram |
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The part of the control system that compares the actual value with the desired value is called the: |
Controller |
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The part of a monitoring device that reacts to a change in the value of a variable is called: |
Sensor |
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A control system where a person performs some of the functions required to make the control system operate is called a: |
Manual system |
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A control system that controls the speed of an engine is called a: |
Governor |
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The lines between blocks in a block diagram is called: |
Signals |
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The word monitor means: |
To continuously measure |
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The output of a control system is called: |
The controlled variable |
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A device that reacts to a change in value of a variable, compares it to a known scale and displays the value of the variable is called: |
A gauge |
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A coded message that represents the value of a variable is called a: |
Signal |
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The difference between the desired value and the actual value is called: |
Error |
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The device in a control system that takes action to make a change is called: |
Controller |
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A device that reacts to a change in variable, compares the reaction to some relevant scale and regulates a power supply is called: |
A limit switch |
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Limit switches are designed to make a snap action when operating. This is so that: |
Arching between contacts is reduced |
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The part of the transducer that changes the sensors reaction into somthing that can be used as a signal is called: |
The transducer |
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The final element is another name for the: |
Control element |
