Electric Motors and Control Systems
Electric Motors and Control Systems
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ISBN: 9780073373812
Author: Frank D. Petruzella
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Define the term actuator as it applies to an electric circuit.

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Ch. 4.1 - Prob. 11RQCh. 4.2 - Define the term mechanically operated switch.Ch. 4.2 - In what way are limit switches normally actuated?Ch. 4.2 - A control application calls for an NC held open...Ch. 4.2 - List four common types of limit switch operator...Ch. 4.2 - Prob. 5RQCh. 4.2 - Prob. 6RQCh. 4.2 - For what types of machine control applications are...Ch. 4.2 - How does a fluid capillary tube temperature switch...Ch. 4.2 - Prob. 9RQCh. 4.2 - Prob. 10RQCh. 4.3 - In general, how do sensor pilot devices operate?Ch. 4.3 - What is the main feature of a proximity sensor?Ch. 4.3 - List the main component of an inductive proximity...Ch. 4.3 - Explain the term hysteresis as it applies to a...Ch. 4.3 - How is a two-wire sensor connected relative to the...Ch. 4.3 - In what way is the sensing field of a capacitive...Ch. 4.3 - For what type of target would a capacitive...Ch. 4.3 - Prob. 8RQCh. 4.3 - Name the three most common scan techniques for...Ch. 4.3 - What are the advantages of fiber optic sensing...Ch. 4.3 - Outline the principle of operation of a Hall...Ch. 4.3 - Outline the principle of operation of an...Ch. 4.3 - List the four basic types of temperature sensors...Ch. 4.3 - Compare the way in which a tachometer and magnetic...Ch. 4.3 - Outline the principle of operation of an optical...Ch. 4.3 - What approach is usually taken to measurement of...Ch. 4.3 - Prob. 17RQCh. 4.4 - Define the term actuator as it applies to an...Ch. 4.4 - In what ways are electromagnetic relays employed...Ch. 4.4 - Prob. 3RQCh. 4.4 - Prob. 4RQCh. 4.4 - Prob. 5RQCh. 4.4 - Prob. 6RQCh. 4.4 - Prob. 7RQCh. 4.4 - Prob. 8RQCh. 4.4 - Prob. 9RQCh. 4.4 - What is the basic difference between an open-loop...Ch. 4.4 - Prob. 11RQCh. 4.4 - Prob. 12RQCh. 4.4 - In what way docs a double-break contact differ...Ch. 4.4 - Prob. 14RQCh. 4.4 - Prob. 1TCh. 4.4 - Prob. 2TCh. 4.4 - Prob. 4TCh. 4.4 - Prob. 5TCh. 4.4 - A through-beam photoelectric sensor appears to be...Ch. 4.4 - Prob. 1DTCh. 4.4 - Prob. 2DTCh. 4.4 - Prob. 3DTCh. 4.4 - What does the range adjustment on a float switch...Ch. 4.4 - A stepper motor cannot be bench-checked directly...
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