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Level of automation
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Example of this technology include : transfer lines that perform a series of machining operation mechanical assembly machines feedback control systems numerically controlled machine tools logistic support tools automated inspection system for quality control automated material handling system and storage system to integrate manufacturing operation CAD/CAM system and robots- robots are mechatronic devices that assist industrial automation.
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Example: Limit switches, photoelectric sensors, temperature sensors, heat or smoke detectors, pressure-sensitive floor pads and machine vision systems.
Maintenance and repair diagnostics Status monitoring: To monitor and record the status of key sensors and parameter of the system during normal operation. Failure diagnostics: The failure diagnostics mode is invoked when a malfunction or failure occurs. Recommendation of repair procedure: The subsystem provides a recommendation procedure to the repair crew as to the steps that should be ENT471 Automation taken to effects repairs.
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Level of automation
Enterprise level
Plant level
Machine level
Device level
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Example : 1) Telephone operators have been replaced largely by automated telephone switchboard and answering machines. 2) ATM machine have reduced the need for bank visits to obtain cash and carry out transactions The widespread impact of industrial automation raises social issues, among them its impact on employment. Automation might appear to devalue labor through its replacement with lessexpensive machines Automation increase the need for skilled workforce who can make repairs and manage the machinery.
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Identify the situations in which manual labor is preferred over automation? (1) The task is technologically too difficult to automate. (2) Short product life cycle. (3) Customized product. (4) To cope with ups and downs in demand. (5) To reduce risk of product failure.
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