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What is Computer Control? A set of instructions programmed into a machine, which will cause it to operate in a predetermined manner. e.g the traffic.

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3 What is Computer Control? A set of instructions programmed into a machine, which will cause it to operate in a predetermined manner. e.g the traffic lights change in the correct order your alarm clock goes off at the correct time

4 What Systems and Devices Use Computer Control? Central heating Washing machine Cooker Microwave Fridge freezer Burglar alarm In the House TV/Video/Hi-Fi Games consoles Telephone Alarm clock Electronic keyboard Computer

5 What Systems and Devices Use Computer Control? Robotic arms CNC millers/lathes Hospital equipment Conveyor belts Automated stock control Nurseries Letter sorting Feeding livestock In Industry & Business

6 What Systems and Devices Use Computer Control? Cars (EMS) Busses Trains Aircraft Space shuttles Transport Engine Management System - regulates performance, monitors temperature (automatic choke), load, fuel consumption/oil/water

7 Homework! 1 Think of a household appliance that uses a control system 2 Describe how computer control is used in the appliance

8 Traffic Light Sequence Light on = 1Light off = 0

9 Truth Table R = Red A = Amber G = Green


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