Mechatronic Systems NCV Level 4 — Document

November 2019 — NCV Level 4 — Mechatronic Systems

NCV Level 4 2019 NCV Engineering

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2.1List FIVE costs to consider when designing and developing the conveyor belt teaching aid

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2.3The PLC controlled conveyor belt teaching aid system will be made up of THREE subsystems.

2.4Explain the difference between PLC LAD and hardwired (RLL\ control. (2 2\ (4\

1.1Define the term project (2\

1.2Define the term project brief (2\

1.3hich ONE of the following project briefs A or B meets the requirements of

1.4Define the term project specification (3\ [10]10

2.5emonstrate how a time chart would be used to manage a d esign project over a period of FIVE weeks un der each of the following task headings:

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3.1A project designer must have a sound knowledge of various fields and the components used.

3.1.1What is the purpose of valve (V1\ (2\

3.1.2What is the purpose of (1M1\n the solenoid valve? (2\

3.1.3What is the purpose of the sensor (1S 1\ (2\

3.1.4What is the purpose of flow control valve (V2\d (V3\ (2\

3.1.5What is the purp ose of the cylindrical magnetic reed switches (2S1 and 2S2\ (2\

3.2Draw the status/sequence/step diagram that represents the motion of cylinder A1 in the gravity feeder. (10\

3.3Compile a commissioning checklist for the gravity feeder. (10\ [30] en-GBF IBRE OPTIC PHOTO ELECTRIC30

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4.1Explain why it is necessary to make adjustments on various control elements (2\

4.2List THREE system commissioning phases to carry out during commissioning. (3\

4.3Explain the simulation phase (2\

4.4Explain why it is necessary to perform functional performance testing during the commissioning process. (3\

4.5Explain with the aid of a diagram how a spider diagram is used to design the

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5.1Explain dead circuit testing (2\

5.2Explain how live circuit testing is done (4\

5.3Explain product quality testing (2\

5.4Explain remote monitoring ith the aid of a simplified drawing (8\

5.5Explain the difference between an audible warning and a visual warning when used in a remote monitoring application. (2 + 2\ (4\

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Total100 marks

Sections10 + 25 + 30 + 15 + 20 = 100 marks

Paper information

TitleDocument

SubjectMechatronic Systems

LevelNCV Level 4

Document typeQuestion paper

Year2019

MonthNovember

Pages5

Downloads4

Examination context

Decade2010s

Years ago7y

SeasonSpring (SH)

Start dayFriday

Exam periodNovember 2019

Days since exam2,534

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