Design of Controls.pptVIP

Design of Controls Introduction Most machines require human control This control is achieved through a number of ways Hand Controls Foot Controls Data Entry Devices Functions of Controls Primary Function Transmit information to some device, mechanism or system Two Types of Information Transmitted Discrete Continuous Generic Types of Controls Classify by Two Variables: Types of Information Transmitted Force required to manipulate Factors in Control Design Factors affecting overall utility Ease of Identification Size Control-response ratio Resistance Lag Backlash Deadspace Location Identification of Controls Accidents occur due to misidentification of controls Identification is essentially a coding problem Primary coding methods: Identification of Controls Discrimination of shape-coded controls Tactual Sensitivity Air Force developed 15 knob designs which are discriminable from one another 3 classes of knobs Knobs that have symbolic meaning are easier to recognize Identification of Controls Texture coding of controls Three discriminable types Size coding of controls Minimum recommended size differences Concentric knob design Identification of Controls Location coding of controls Accelerator vs. Brake location in automobiles Operational method of coding controls Each control can only be activated by a unique operation Identification of Controls Color coding of controls Best when combined with another coding, such as size Label coding of controls Extensive use as only coding is undesirable, but is also the minimum coding requirement Auditory coding Identification of Controls Discussion of coding methods Unique combinations of two or more codes Redundant coding - best when identification is critical Standardization, where possible, is ideal Vision restrictions limit to certain coding methods: Resistance in Controls Introduction Resistance is the principle contributor of “feel” to a c