1.1.3.11 Lab - Draw A Process Diagram

Lab: 1.1.3.
11 – Draw a Process Diagram
Objective
In this activity, you will draw a process diagram based on open-loop and closed-loop processes. Explore tools to
produce your own process diagrams.
Background/Scenario
Open-loop and closed-loop control systems are two basic types of control systems. In an open-loop system, a
controller instructs the plant to perform a predetermined action without any verification of the desired results. A
closed-loop control system continuously monitors the performance and adjusts the input as necessary to ensure
the desired result is achieved.
A process diagram can help you identify and understand the components of a control system. In this activity, you
will complete process diagrams for common activities. You will also explore some available tools to produce your
own process diagrams.
Part 1: Process Diagram for Open-Loop Control Systems

An open-loop control system can process an input condition to produce an output. Fill in the controller and the
plant for each process shown below.
Light Switch Light Bulb
Toaster Bread
What can be added in the process diagrams to verify the desired output has been achieved?
Sensors can be added in the process diagrams to verify the desired output.
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Part 2: Process Diagram for Closed-Loop Control Systems

In a closed-loop control system, the output is monitored to ensure that the desired results are achieved when
the process is finished. The sensor in the process diagram provides the feedback information so adjustments
can be made during the process. Fill in the controller, plant, and sensor for each process shown below.
Room Temperature
Thermostat
Thermostat
Control
Thermostat
Sensor
Water Sprinkler System
Water
Sprinkler Control
Sprinkler
Soil Moisture
Senor

Activity – Draw a Process Diagram
What other external conditions could affect the system? How would you account for these external variables?
Things like broken buttons on remote could be an external factor that could affect the system. To fix this, we could take extra
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precautuons to prevent hickups in the framework.
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List several smart products available to control indoor temperature and use water efficiently?
HVAC, Nest Thermostat, Honeywell are examples of smart products to control indoor temperature and water use.
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Part 3: Diagram Software

There are many free diagram programs available on the Internet. Draw IO (https://www.draw.io) and Gliffy
(https://www.gliffy.com) are just two examples of the online diagram software.
Step 1: Draw IO
a. Navigate to www.draw.io.
b. Choose the location to which to save the diagrams.
c. Choose to create a new diagram or open an existing diagram. Depending on the location, you will
authorize access to the cloud services.
d. If you are creating a new file, provide a new filename. Click Create to continue.
e. Explore the different types of icons available.
f. Create a diagram based on the diagrams used in this activity.
Step 2: Gliffy
a. Navigate to www.gliffy.com.
b. Click Start Drawing to begin creating diagrams.
c. A dialog box with tips appears. You can view the tips, and click Start Drawing to continue.
d. Provide the necessary information to sign up for a free trial account to continue.
e. Explore the different types of icons available.
f. Create a diagram based on the diagrams used in this activity.
Step 3: Compare
Now that you have used both programs, which program would you prefer for collaboration? Explain.
I liked draw.io the most. It’s more simple and doesn’t have many ads. It’s more effiecient and easy to do what you want.
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Lab: 1.1.3.

11 – Draw a Process Diagram

Part 1: Process Diagram for Open-Loop Control Systems

Light Switch Light Bulb

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Activity – Draw a Process Diagram

Part 2: Process Diagram for Closed-Loop Control Systems

Water Sprinkler System

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Part 3: Diagram Software

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