UPDATED FULL STUDY GUIDE

Homed

Before a machine can run in automatic mode I must first be

Safety checks

First step to power up

Transducer

The ___________ part of a pressure sensor converts the movement of mechanical elements into an electrical signal

Same time

The most basic way to program a reset functions to turn all Apple devices on and off ____________ to return the actuators to the star positions

Two pp 2 point Parallel

The most common type of grippers or two. Curvilinear and

True

It's reverse module enables the rollbar manipulator to move in a lateral direction, which lets it cover a larger workspace and provide additional material handling capabilities to the manipulator

True

It's typical nonservo electric slide is driven by a motor with a reversible motor starter, which includes a thermal overload to protect the motor if the clutch is misadjusted or faulty

Electrical signal

Limit switch

Where the actuator stop is located or slightly before

Limit switches should be adjusted so the contacts open or close just at the point

Double acting cylinder

A typical sorting module includes a single solenoid directional valve and a ________ to redirect parts

Ready

A typical stepper motor indexing table will have an input from the stopper motor __________, in a sense or input to the PLC indicating a part is present

Electrical

A vacuum switch converts a sense pressure or vacuum into a ____________ signal that can be used as an input to controller

Analog

And ultrasonic sensor is an example of a ____________ sensor

Rodless cylinder

Animatic park shuttle uses a _________ with an attached tab to shut of the parts from one location to another

IOT

In indexing processing station can consist of multiple modules such as

Communication

Interfacing between PLC is a straightforward if each PLC uses the same types of

True

Mechanical stops can be used to accurately position a Pneumatics cylinder

A and B

Mechatronics operator safety rules

Selector switches

Operator panels traditional use __________ to select a Mode of an operation

True

Pick and Place manipulators are non-servo devices that use pneumatic actuators to move parts from one place to another

All the above

Rotary indexing tables can be powered by __________ drives

Manually

The test station is an automated manufacturing line needs to work without the tested part being ________ loaded onto it

Limit Switches

The typical electrohydraulic test module use of several types of sensors, including _______ to detect a transfer shuttle location

Inductive sensor

The typical screw torque module includes a DC screw motor and a Pneumatics slide with a gripper, which also includes a ________ to indicate the gripper is closed

True

They go no go gauging station can inspect parts while stationary or while in motion

Category 0

E stop

True

A screw thread engagement model is used to start the screw threads of one par into its meeting part to prevent loss of either part during transport or the next workstation

All

A servo all robotic assembly station uses robots for

Conveyors

A sorting module separate objects based on measurements taken by the sensors, writing them to the correct location using a series of actuators, gates, and __________.

Assemble parts

Automated assembly stations

Electrostatic

Hey capacitive sensor creates a _______ field that is used to since when the part comes into range

PLC

How does a part reject module know that a para should be rejected

True

Photo electric sensor use the principal called photo conduction to operate

Diode

Photo transistor up to go interrupter switch produces a beam of infrared radiation accounts for the _________ and is directed towards the sensors phototransistor

False

Pick and Place assembly stations have unlimited program positions

True

Pick and Place automation

X and Z

A 2 axis pick and Place manipulator has two actuators, which typically move in the ________ planes

rodless cylinder

A 2-axis pick and place manipulator uses a ________ for horizontal movement

Clutch

A __________ is a mechanical device that uses mechanical, magnetic, hydraulic, pneumatic, or friction connections to engage or disengage to rotating members

Friction

A clutch is a mechanical device that uses either mechanical, magnetic, hydraulic, pneumatic, or __________ connections to engage and disengage two rotating members

Gravity feed chute or magazine

A powered parts feeder typically includes a __________, a cylinder to push the part out of the pick up location, and a sensor to indicate when there are no more parts

Two axis manipulator with a gripper, and some type of storage facility

A programmable parts storage station is a combination of a

Inductive

A rotary table timing sensor is often a ________ sensor because the tables Metal and is low cost sensor

Precise positioning

A synchronous drive belt is often used to transmit power for applications that require

True

A typical part pick up modules z-axis manipulator and a gripper combine

Torque

An automated torquing system is used to apply consistent _________ to fasteners on an automated assembly line

Screw guide

An automatic screw feeder that includes multiple cylinders uses one cylinder restrain screws and the other cylinder to operate a

Spring return cylinder

Atypical powered parts feeder includes a single solenoid DCV, a _________ to dispense parts, and a chute to hold the parts

100%

Automated testing operations allow for a quick and accurate ________inspection

Cylinders

Automatic screw feeders use ________ to control the speed at which the screw was released into the process

flow

Buffer storage is often necessary to regulate ___________ between two processes that have different production rates

True

Digital I/O interface module connect a PLCs input and output to terminal blocks on printed circuit boards via a special pre-wired cable

Less than 50 feet

Discrete handshaking is typically used for distances

Lock

Everyone must have their own

Photo electric

Fiber optic sensors are __________ sensors with fiber optic filaments to send and receive light

all of the above

Flat belt conveyors are use for moving

X and Z

Hate to ask this pic in place manipulator has two actuators which typically move in the ________ planes.

Four manual discrete logic output

Indicator lamps

True

Industrial applications often use queuing models as part feeding modules.

True

The availability of a part from my part feeder relies on the part moving smoothly and quickly in a place

Set value

The easy mode option for comparative I'll put one sets the output on or off when the ________ is met

Cup size and the amount of vacuum applied

The gripping or holding force of the vacuum gripper relies on

True

The servo robotic assembly station uses the robot to move the valve, sport, and screw simile to the screw thread engagement module

Trip point

The setting in which a motor started overloads contact Will open is called

All the above

The spindle of a screw torque module can be driven by

Hall effect, inductive, capacitive

These three sensors all have short sensing ranges and since the presence of an object as well as different types of material

Tolerance

True

Speed

Wanted vantage of a DC motor is it's ________ can be easily buried

Clamping cylinder

What typical insertion module includes a devil acting part insertion cylinder, part feeder, and a

Worm gear

When a stepper motor is mounted to the shaft is parallel to the indexing table a _________ drivers use between the motor in the in the table

Manual

Which mode is used to move the machines actuators in and as needed basis

Manual

__________ mold is most often used during machine set up in meetings to test various parts of the machine and make adjustments

Halts all the stations at the end of

A master halt button

One for each direction forward motor starter and reverse

A motor that moves both forward and reverse requires

False

A non-servo electric slide typically use his heart stops and magnetic reed switches for positioning

Limit switches

A nonservo electric slide typically uses _______ at the BOT and EOT positions to indicate to the PLC that the carriages at one of the heart stops

Pick and place device

A pic and please feeding station typically combines the use of a powered parts feeder and a

True

Torque is a measure of

Cylinders

Screw feed module may include a single solenoid directional control valve and three _________ that are used to control the screws as they are fed into the park

Reset

Selecting ______ causes the PLC to move the machines actuator and program logic to some initial or starting condition

Reset

Selecting _________ causes the POC to move the machines actuators and program logic to some initial or starting condition

Automatic functions

Selecting automatic mode cause of the PLC program to enable the

Thermal

Shock absorbers convert the kinetic energy of an actuator into __________ energy that is transferred through its body to the atmosphere

Manual auto reset

Three most common operating modes for a pick and place

Nonservo pick in place

Three types of automated storage or SRS, servo robotic, and

Two position spring return

Three types of electoral pneumatic valves are three positions being returned to position to detented and ___________.

Servo robot

Three types of material feeding system is used in manufacturing or a SRS, __________ , and nonservo pick and Place manipulators

Clockwise to decrease counterclockwise to increase

To adjust actuator speed using flow control valves turn the flow control valve

False

Multiple station FMS can use handshaking signals to alter functions at only one station to manufacture variations to a base product

Limit switches

Nonservo traverse access includes ___________used as end of travel sensors

Return to BOT

Nonservo traverse access typically is the limit switch along with a heart stopped a signal PLC to stop motor and

Magnetic read switches

Often a part transverse cylinder is equipped with to __________ to detect the cylinders position

True

PLC programs are use discrete I/O handshaking include bits with the logic to turn the handshakes it goes on or off given the state of the rung

False

Push button switches or manual discreet logic output devices

Shock absorber/ end cushion

Radless cylinder to use _______ to prevent the piston from slamming into the end caps

Escapement

Some gravity feeders include a device called a ___________ that allows parts to be fed in the process one of the time

two

Some industrial applications use _________ for parts orientation

Inspecting

Sorting and queuing models are more made more flexible by _________ parts before storing them

Speed

Stepper motors or program by the user to provide the positioning and _________ required by the application