Which outcome occurs when a PLC's scan cycle struggles to process data from an increasing sensor array in a robot arm?

💡 Explanation

Inconsistent real-time control emerges, caused by increased sensor data leading to longer PLC scan cycles; the **scan cycle time** lengthens because the PLC falls behind in processing sensor data. Therefore, responsiveness suffers, rather than buffer errors or servo overheating, which occur under different failure conditions.

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