Study Guide

Objectives

Students know how to choose and acquire a suitable sensor for applications.
Students know how to connect a sensor to a programmable logic controller and a microcomputer. Students learn how to dimension components and mechanical units.
Students become familiar with the electrical and electromechanical components.

Content

Basic concepts, presence sensor, quantity limits, identification, machine vision, distance measurement, transition and torsion angle measurement, tolerance control, speed control, acceleration and force measurements, temperature compensation, linear movement components, sealings.
Sensors and Actuators 1 Introduction to Sensors and Actuators 2 Fundamentals of Time and Frequency 3 Sensor and Actuator Characteristics 4 Sensors 4.1 Linear and Rotational Sensors 4.2 Acceleration Sensors 4.3 Force Measurement 4.4 Torque and Power Measurement 4.5 Flow Measurement 4.6 Temperature Measurements 4.7 Distance Measuring and Proximity Sensors 4.8 Light Detection, Image, and Vision Systems 4.9 Integrated Microsensors 5 Actuators 5.1 Electromechanical Actuators 5.2 Electrical Machines 5.3 Piezoelectric Actuators 5.4 Hydraulic and Pneumatic Actuation Systems 5.5 MEMS: Microtransducers Analysis, Design, and Fabrication

Further information

Literature: Luentomonisteet; Fonselius, Laitinen: Anturit, Painatuskeskus, 1994; Aumala: Teollisuusprosessien mittaukset, TTKK 1990; Esiteluettelot Educational methods: teach-in, series of lectures, study conversation, self study/distance learning, exercises, assignments, practical work, coursework, summary report/essay, exam, collective learning, net learning, field-work (incl. study trips), laboratory work/workshop, research project, group exam and seminar.