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
