Sensors and DAQ Systems
Code | Completion | Credits | Range | Language |
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XD38SSD | KZ | 4 | 12+6s | Czech |
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- Supervisor:
- Department of Measurement
- Synopsis:
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Note: This subject is not recommended for those who already studied „Sensors and Transducers“.
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:
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Basics from electronics and physics.
- Syllabus of lectures:
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1. Applications, types and parameters of sensors. Intelligent sensors. Datalogger and measurement system
2. Physical principles of sensors. Signal processing schemes
3. Analog circuits for sensor signal processing. Error correction, calibration, diagnostics
4. Interfacing to microprocessor. AD converters. Measurement modules. Centralized and distributed systems
5. Sensor buses (HART, ASI). Software for measurement. SCADA
6. Sensors of geometrical parameters (contact / contactless, magnetic, inductive)
7. Sensors of position (capacitance, ultrasound, optical)
8. Sensors and transducers for measurement of vibrations, speed and acceleration. Sensors for navigation
9. Sensors for measurement of stress, force and torque
10. Sensors of pressure
11. Sensors of flow and level
12. Contact temperature sensors: from thermocouple to web thermometer
13. Pyrometry - contactless temperature measurement
14. Chemical sensors and biosensors. Environment monitoring
- Syllabus of tutorials:
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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:
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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
- Note:
- Further information:
- No time-table has been prepared for this course
- The course is a part of the following study plans:
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- Common plan- structured studies (elective specialized course)
- Computer Technology- structured studies (elective specialized course)
- Electronics and Communication Technology - structured studies (elective specialized course)
- Cybernetics and Measurements- structured studies (compulsory elective course, elective specialized course)
- Heavy-current Engineering- structured studies (elective specialized course)