18 Questions
What is the primary goal of industrial automation in the manufacturing process?
To improve product quality and reliability
What is Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) used for?
To automate a manufacturing process
What enables systems to integrate with one another in industrial automation?
Integrated automation Platform (IAP)
What is the role of digital logical programming in industrial automation?
To reduce human intervention in decision making and manual control processes
What is the result of deploying an automation system at industry level?
High volume production and strong product reliability
What are the three components required for a Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) system?
Software, computer-controlled machinery, and mechanical equipment
What is the primary purpose of the software used in Industrial Process Control machines?
To visualize and parameterize processes
What type of microcontrollers are usually used in Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)?
16 or 32-bit microcontrollers
What is the level in the hierarchy where automation programs are performed?
Control Level
What is the field of study concerned with Industrial Process Control and Automation Systems?
Mechatronics
What is the communication protocol used between a field level device and its corresponding PLC?
Point-to-point connection
What type of devices are grouped according to the Field Level in a hierarchy?
Terminal devices such as sensors and actuators
What is the primary goal of industrial automation in the production process?
To replace human workers with autonomous machines
What has made it possible to achieve true industrial automation?
The evolution of analogue and digital control systems, microprocessors, and programmable logic controllers
What was the initial role of human operators in industrial automation?
To coordinate the operation of autonomous machines
What is the term credited to an engineer at Ford Motor Company?
Automation
What has changed over time in the business strategies for industrial automation?
The view of automation in manufacturing
What is the primary characteristic of fixed automation systems?
Automated production processes and assembly time
Learn about the implementation of industrial automation systems, which enable control of complex machinery without human intervention. Discover the motivation behind industrial automation and its pioneers.
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