Chapter sixteen
Fault finding
Objectives
The objectives of this chapter are that, after studying it, the reader should be able to:
- Recognise the techniques used to identify faults in microprocessor-based systems, including both hardware and software.
- Explain the use of emulation and simulation.
- Explain how fault finding can be achieved with PLC systems.
16.1 Fault-detection techniques
This chapter is a brief consideration of the problems of fault detection with measurement, control and data communication systems. For details of the fault-finding checks required for specific systems or components, the manufacturer’s manuals should be used.
There are a number of techniques that can be used to detect faults:
- Replication checks
This involves ...
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