Murrelektronik Review Questions For Passive Distribution Systems
These review questions are designed to help you better understand passive distribution systems from Murrelektronik. Murr is a world-class leader in universally installable, modular distribution devices - in both plastic and metal - for replacing complex, fault-prone field wiring and terminal boxes. For some guidance for this quiz use the following links: Click here for more information on Murr's Passive Distribution Systems. Click here for a 2-minute video overview on Murrelektronik Connectivity.
- 1.Passive connectivity use serial communication in the distribution block to control signals.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 2.What is the part number for a Murr 8-way(port), 5-pole Exact12 distribution box for 24VDC NPN signals with a 10m moulded cable that is UL & CSA certified? (Hint: click here for a cross section of applicable Exact12 modules that can be viewed in Murr's ONLINE-SHOP/Catalog)
- A.
8000-88510-3981000
- B.
8000-88510-4521000
- C.
8000-88511-3980500
- D.
8000-88511-4521000
- 3.Which of the following are “wiring concepts” for machine automation?
- A.
Discrete
- B.
Passive Connectivity
- C.
Distributed I/O
- D.
De-centralized Serial
- E.
All of the above
- 4.Using a 5 pole passive distributor block - such as the one in question number 2 - which pins are normally for the signals S1 & S2?
- A.
1 & 4
- B.
2 & 3
- C.
1 & 5
- D.
3 & 4
- E.
2 & 4
- 5.Discrete wiring still offers what one advantage over serial bus communications?
- A.
Number of signals
- B.
Distance of wiring
- C.
Signal transfer speed
- D.
Ease of installation
- 6.What are the main families for Murr passive distributors?
- A.
Exact8, Exact12, MVP12-Metal
- B.
Cube67, CUBE20, Impact67
- C.
MVC, Exact12, Exact23
- D.
All of the above
- 7.Murr's Insulation Displacement Connections (IDC) carry which IP rating when properly installed?
- A.
IP20
- B.
IP65
- C.
IP67
- D.
IP69K
- 8.How many standard cable types does Murrelektronik offer? (select all that apply)
- A.
PVC
- B.
PUR/PVC
- C.
PUR
- D.
PUR Robotic
- 9.How many ways can Murrelektronik M12 and M8 connectors be verified for proper installation?
- A.
Audible
- B.
Visual
- C.
Mechanical
- D.
All of the above
- 10.Which of the following are advantages of distribution block wiring? (select all that apply)
- A.
Less cables to return to a control panel
- B.
Reduced installation time
- C.
Easier to trouble shoot faults and make repairs
- D.
Eliminates junction boxes
- 11.Murr’s 8-way(port), 4-pole distribution boxes can serve a maximum of how many signals? Got to page 3.14.1 of your hard-cover Murr master catalog and notice the 'Number of ports" and the "Signals per port" of each series of passive distribution blocks. Then also check Exact8 distribution blocks specifications.
- A.
4
- B.
6
- C.
8
- D.
16
- 12.What is the most cost effective EXACT12 distribution box for customers needing modular connectivity of the distribution block?
- A.
M23 connectors and M23 home run cable
- B.
M12 multipole and M12 multipole cables
- C.
Plug Terminals and Prewired Cap & Cable
- D.
Overmolded Distribution box with integrated cable
- 13.When looking for passive wiring applications, what are indicators on the machine or equipment that provide an opportunity to quote Murr's passive distribution blocks?
- A.
Junction box(es) on the equipment frame
- B.
Large numbers of sensors in a single location
- C.
Large cable trays
- D.
All of the above
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