Data Logging and Control Systems Mind Map

Data Logging and Control Systems Mind Map

1. Security Systems

   • PIR sensors can detect movement
   • Heat sensors can be used to detect human body heat

2. Simulation

   • Flight and car simulators use actuators to move the simulated cockpit when a joystick or wheel is moved

3. Traffic Control

   • Traffic lights use traffic detection loops
     • They can detect when a car goes over that part of the road and can turn green

4. Car Parking

   • Some cars use light sensors to sound a bell if you reverse too close to a wall
   • Car parks can take photographs of a car's licence plate

5. Greenhouses

   • Heat sensors can tell actuators to open a window if it becomes too hot
     • Actuator - mechanical device operated by control systems

6. Automatic Doors

   • Uses PIR to detect movement and open doors when someone comes near

7. Robotics

   • PIR sensors in robots can detect movement to avoid human injury
   • Robots can spray cars
   • Robots can lift heavy objects
   • Robots can put together parts of machines and travel along track around a warehouse

8. Data Logging

   • Advantages
     • Data logging is more accurate and no one will forget a reading
   • Disadvantages
     • The equipment can be expensive and could go wrong

9. Control Systems

   • Advantages
     • Robots can be put in dangerous situations and do not need to take breaks
   • Disadvantages
     • Assembly line jobs can be lost and robots can be expensive to repair