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A1.3 Operating systems and control systemsA1.3.6

Control system components

Describe the use of the control system components

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In this lesson

  • Input, process, output and the feedback mechanism
  • The difference between open-loop and closed-loop control
  • The roles of the controller, sensors, actuators, transducers and the control algorithm

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What's inside

  1. LearnInput, process, output and feedback
  2. LearnThe components
  3. LabOpen loop or closed loop?
  4. LearnOpen-loop and closed-loop control
  5. CheckOrder the steps
  6. CheckSensor, controller or actuator?
  7. CheckQuick check
  8. ExamWorked exam answer
  9. ReviewMistakes examiners see
  10. Exam practiceExam-style questions

Ends with 5 exam-style questions worth 11 marks, with a self-marking markscheme.