Module 4

Electronic Fundamentals

Exam 25

1. To check the output of a synchro stator it would be

preferable to use

a) an Avometer
b) a Valve Voltmeter
c) a Cambridge Bridge

2. Synchro capacitors are connected into synchro systems

to

a) minimize the torque synchro stator current at

null
b) increase the accuracy of the control synchro
c) act as spark suppression due to wear of the
slip rings

3. The purpose of the fly wheel incorporated in a

synchro

a) is to increase the driving force

b) to prevent oscillations
c) to prevent insect ingress

4. In a slab desynn transmitter the

a) pick-offs form part of the circuit resistance

b) pick-offs rotate on the slab resister
c) pick-offs are connected to a spark suppressor

5. If, in a servo system, the amplitude from the

feedback system is below normal, the servo will

a) oscillate
b) be sluggish in operation
c) be overdamped
6. A desynn instrument has a positive irregular
increasing error, you would adjust

a) lever length
b) lever angle
c) lever angle and lever length

7. Torque synchro receiver bearing friction will cause

a) hunting
b) misalignment
c) improved accuracy

8. A control synchro system pointer is

a) actuated by a permanent magnet

b) displaced by the torque of the stator
c) motor driven

9. A D.C. signal converted to a phase sensitive A.C. is

a) demodulation
b) phase conversion
c) modulation

10. If velocity feedback in a servo system is above

optimum, this will cause

a) sluggish operation
b) hunting
c) has no effect
 Answers for Exam 25

Question 1 b Since the synchro stator output is a very low

voltage, a high impedance multimeter would be
used. Since this is not an answer provided
(or the CAA guy is probably so old, he has
never heard of one) the most sensitive of the
three is the Valve Ohmmeter.

Question 2 b Synchro capacitors increase the accuracy of

the synchro system

Question 3 b A flywheel prevents oscillations when used

with friction or magnetic braking

Question 4 b The pick-offs rotate on the slab resistor.

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Question 5 a The feedback system is designed to prevent

overshoot and oscillation (hunting)

Question 6 b A regular increasing error is an indication

of incorrect lever angle.

Question 7 b Bearing friction will cause the delicate

rotor to stop before the desired position

Question 8 c The receiver of a control synchro is

effectively a slow speed synchronous motor

Question 9 c DC to phase sensitive AC = 'modulation'

Question 10 a Velocity feedback slows down the operation of

the rotor
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