5.2 Explain the command used of robot sensors in industries

5.2 Explain the command used of robot sensors in industries

5.2.1 List two types of interfaces and groups of sensors used in

industrial robot systems

–      Simple Interfaces

•       discrete sensors, such as limit switches, proximity sensors, and photoelectric sensors 

–      Complex sensor Interfaces

•       Vision sensors, torque/force sensors, and remote positioning tables , pressure sensor

  

5.2.2 Describe the primary simple contact sensor commonly found in robot systems

•       The most frequently used discrete contact sensor is the limit switch. 

–      The selection and application of limit switches requires an understanding of the physical and electrical properties of the devices along with their operational characteristics. 

•       A Limit Switch is enclosed in a case to protect a built-in basic switch from external force, water, oil, gas, and dust. Limit Switches are made to be particularly suited for applications that require mechanical strength or environmental resistance.

•       The shapes of Limit Switches are broadly classified into Horizontal, Vertical, and Multiple Limit Switches. The structure of a typical vertical Limit Switch is shown in the following figure as an example. Limit Switches are generally composed of five components.

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