Central Air System

Here we have created a simple solution to monitor the temperature and controll it.

Open and Closed Loop Systems

Conclusion
1. Describe an open loop system that has not already been given as an example. Could the system benefit from feedback? Justify your answer.
- When using the reheat function on a microwave, the sensors require input from the temperature of the food to determine whether or not the food is heated to an appropriate temperature or the loop needs to be continued until the desired range is reached.

2. Describe a closed loop system that have not already been given as an example. Describe the feedback utilized, and describe why that type of feedback is utilized.
- An AC system would be triggered by the feedback it gets from the environment. If the temperature is too warm, the system will engage and the AC will turn on while the system loops over and over again, acquiring readings from the thermostats. Once the desired temperature is reached, the system will disengage.

Variable Functions

Conclusion1. Decsribe how you micht modify the Plus command so that it can reset a variable block to 0 within the program.
You would open the properties for the command and change the data input for the value and set the starting value to zero.
2. What might an industrial or manufacturing engineer need to count or keep track of? Describe one example.
They would most likely need to keep track of the amount of products created. For example, if a company is making microchips and they are created on an assembly line, having a machine that counts the amount of times a process is done and compares it to a final counter at the end of assembly would ensure that effeciency was at its maximum

Branch Functions

Conclusion
1. Describe why it is important to include branches in programs.

Branching functions allows one to create more intricate programs and include set requirements and standards that the program must execute before finishing. You can implement switches, counters, or sensors that will expand the possibilities of the programs use.

2. Describe an everyday application of a normally open switch that has not been given as an example.

A doorbell is normally and open switch but by pushing down on it, the switch is closed sending the signal and resulting in the bell.


3. Describe an everyday application of a normally closed switch that has not been given as an example.
A car alarm is an example of a normally closed switch that only activates once the system is opened.

Flow Charts

Conclusion
1. How is flowcharting similar to using a map to plan out a route for a trip?

- It is used to show the necessary steps to take in a process. To compare it to a road trip, one would have to follow the steps (roads/turns) but in case of an obstacle (road closing/accident) they must be able to have a fall back plan or a branch that will ultimately take them to their destination.

2. Describe a process that you perform everyday. Develop a flow chart that illustrates the process.

1. Wake Up

2. Shower

3. Eat breakfast
4. Get dressed
5. Bike to school (7:45)
6. Go to class
7. Lunch (11:55)

8. Bike back to school (12:30)

9. Bike Home
10. Do Homework

11. Go to bed