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Compiled by : Shyam Subrahmanya

6.1 Automated Systems

Automated Systems

Automated Systems
Automated systems use sensors, a microprocessor and actuators
Sensors detect changes in the environment and convert them into electrical signals
that can be processed by a microprocessor
Microprocessors analyse the signals from the sensors and make decisions based on
pre-programmed logic
Actuators receive signals from the microprocessor and perform actions such as
opening a valve or turning on a motor
By combining sensors, microprocessors, and actuators, automated systems can be
created that respond to changes in the environment without human intervention
Here are some scenarios where automated systems are used

Scenario Advantages Disadvantages

High initial investment


Reduced labour costs Limited flexibility to changes in
Industry Improved efficiency and accuracy production processes
Increased production rate Maintenance costs can be
high

High initial investment


Improved safety and reliability May not be suitable for all
Transport Reduced labour costs types of transportation
Improved fuel efficiency Maintenance costs can be
high

High initial investment


Increased efficiency in planting and
May not be suitable for all
Agriculture harvesting crops
types of crops or terrain
Improved crop yield and quality
Maintenance costs can be
Reduced labour costs
high

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May be affected by external


Improved accuracy in weather
factors like interference or
prediction
equipment failure
Weather Ability to issue warnings in a timely
May not be 100% accurate all
manner
the time
Ability to collect large amounts of data
May require continuous
quickly
monitoring and calibration

May not be suitable for all


Improved speed and efficiency in game types of games or game
development development
Gaming Ability to create complex and interactive May require significant
games programming expertise
Reduced labour costs May be affected by technical
glitches or bugs

High initial investment


Improved energy efficiency
May not be suitable for all
Lighting Ability to program lighting to suit
types of lighting needs
different needs
Maintenance costs can be
Reduced labour costs
high

High initial investment


Improved speed and accuracy in data
May not be suitable for all
Science collection and analysis
types of experiments
Ability to carry out complex experiments
May require significant
Reduced labour costs
technical expertise

 Worked Example
A theme park has a game where a player tries to run from the start to the finish
without getting wet. The system for the game uses sensors and a microprocessor
to spray water at a player as they run past each sensor. Describe how the sensors
and the microprocessor are used in this system

A motion sensor [1 mark] collects analogue data. This data is converted to digital
using ADC. [1 mark] The sensor sends data to the microprocessor [1 mark] where
the data is compared to stored data [1 mark] If the value is outside range water will
be sprayed. [1 mark] A signal is sent to the actuator to spray water. [1 mark] If the
value is within range no action is taken. [1 mark] This runs in a continuous loop. [1
mark]

 Exam Tip
The way marks areawardedon these questions is very similar. Makesureyou relate
your answerspecifically to the scenario in the question

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