Solution Manual for Introduction to Mechatronic Design Do Not Circulate
Chapter 31 Troubleshooting
31.1) What is the first step in the troubleshooting process?
31.2) How is good troubleshooting like the scientific method?
31.3) While troubleshooting, it is important to maintain a ____ ____. (two words)
31.4) When assembling a mechatronic system for the first time, the methodology should be I______ I______.
(two words each beginning with the letter I)
31.5) Name at least 3 steps that you can take during the design/build phase that will make troubleshooting easier.
Build in debugging LEDs
31.6) What is the key aspect of the physical location of an adjustment potentiometer?
31.7) What is a “service loop” and what is its role in troubleshooting?
31.8) Describe some of the advantages of not troubleshooting alone.
Someone to bounce ideas off of
31.9) What kinds of things are more likely to happen while troubleshooting when you are extremely tired?
Reversed battery/power supply connections
Things broken due to rough handling
31.10) True or False: It is possible to build a system that functions 100% correctly the first time that it is
assembled.