T-Level-Mechatronics _ PLCs, Microcontrollers, and Mechatronics

Store mechanical energy

Convert electrical signals to mechanical motion

Automate control of processes

Measure fluid pressure

Transmit power through hydraulic systems

Rotary

Linear

Reciprocating

Oscillating

Spiral

1:3

3:1

2:1

1:2

1:4

Small gear driving a large gear

Large gear driving a small gear

Two gears of equal size

None of the above

Both gears spinning at the same rate

Uses high-level programming languages

Simple to understand and debug

Optimized for cloud computing

Supports real-time data analytics

None of the above

Actuator

Stepper motor

Proximity sensor

Compressor

Hydraulic pump

Microcontrollers are programmable, microprocessors are not

Microprocessors lack I/O ports, microcontrollers include them

Microprocessors are standalone, microcontrollers require external hardware

Microcontrollers are used only in robotics

None of the above

Increase voltage levels

Convert digital signals to analog

Ensure signals are in a format the PLC can process

Transmit signals over long distances

Amplify weak signals

Series-connected valves

Parallel-connected valves

Single solenoid valves

Butterfly valves

None of the above

Constant voltage supply

Pulse width modulation signals

Hydraulic pressure

Magnetic relays

None of the above