Identification should include how the following essential components work together
- actuators
- sensors
- control devices.
The following components may also be included:
- Graphic displays
- Power sources
- Communication protocols (e.g., Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol [TCP/IP], controller area network [CAN])
Process/Skill Questions:
- How are the required components of a mechatronic system described?
- What makes a system a mechatronics system?
- What is the difference between mechatronics and automation?