The Sensors: Measurement Concepts course is designed to provide learners in the sensor industry, including original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), salespeople, distributors, suppliers, and any other interested individuals with a basic understanding of the concepts associated with sensor measurements. Through helpful animations and interactives, learners are introduced to the different sensor families, sensor categories, and the measured attributes.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the difference between self-generating and passive sensors.
- Recall the various types of self-generating and passive sensors.
- Recognize the difference between embedded, process control, and product validation sensors.
- Explain why attributes are measured during sensor measurements.
Course Length: 1.5 HRS
Table of Contents
Sensors: Measurement Concepts
- Sensor Families
- Self-Generating Sensors
- Piezoelectric Effect
- Faraday Effect
- Thermoelectric Effect
- Photoelectric Effect
- Passive Sensors
- Strain Gauge
- RTD
- Thermistor
- LVDT
Sensor Categories
- Embedded Sensors
- Process Control Sensors
- Product Validation Sensors
Measured Attributes
- Force
- Pressure
- Length
- Strain
- Temperature
- Acceleration
- Time
- Flow Volume