Sensors and DAQ Systems

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Department of Measurement

Synopsis:

Note: This subject is not recommended for those who already studied „ Sensors and DAQ Systems “.

Principles of common sensors. Methods for analog signal processing and A/D conversion of the sensor signal. Intelligent sensors. Systems for acquisition, transfer and processing of the measured data (from centralized industrial and laboratory systems to distributed monitoring systems). Software for measurement. Examples of typical applications. User-oriented. (Not for study branch „Technical Cybernetics and Measurement“.)

Requirements:

Basics from electronics and physics.

Syllabus of lectures:

1. Applications, types and parameters of sensors. Intelligent sensors. Datalogger and measurement system

2. Physical principles of sensors. Circuits for signal processing

3. Resisitive, magnetic and capacitive position sensors

4. Optical and ultrasound position sensors

5. Sensors and transducers for measurement of vibrations, acceleration and speed. Angular rate sensor

6. Strain, force and torque sensors

7. Sensors for pressure

8. Flowmeters and level measurement

9. Resistive temperature sensors

10. Integrated temperature sensors and thermocouples

11. Pyrometers

12. Radiation sensors

13. Chemical sensors and biosensors

14. Advanced signal processing, sensor busses

Syllabus of tutorials:

1. Introduction

2. Modulation and synchronous detection (vibration measurement)

3. Plug-in cards for DC measurements (strain gauges and torque measurement)

4. Position measurement, calibration of ultrasound distance meter by digital scope

5. Plug-in cards and virtual instrumentation for dynamic measurement (LabView)

6. Correlation measurement: FFT and LabWindows

7. Datalogger (accelerometer)

8. Flow measurement

9. Semiconductor temperature sensors

10. Measuring amplifier versus measuring system (resistance thermometers)

11. HART and analog processor (processing of the signal form thermocouple)

12. Contactless temperature measurement

13. Sensors for gas analysis and for humidity measurement

14. Assessment

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Study materials:

1. Kevin, J.: PC Interfacing and Data Acquisition. ISA 2000

2. Fraden, J.: Handbook of modern sensors. 2nd ed. , Springer Verlag, 1997

3. Usher, M.J., Keating, D.A.: Sensors and Transducers. 2nd ed., Macmillan, London 1996

4. Paton, B.E.: Sensors Transducers&Labview. Prentice Hall 1997

5. Webster, J.: Measurement, Instrumentation and Sensors. CRC Press 1998

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No time-table has been prepared for this course

The course is a part of the following study plans:

• Common plan- structured studies (elective specialized course)
• Computer Technology- structured studies (elective specialized course)
• Electronics and Communication Technology - structured studies (elective specialized course)
• Heavy-current Engineering- structured studies (elective specialized course)