Sensors & Actuators
Niveau
second cycle, Master
Learning outcomes of the courses/module
The graduate / the student:
* knows the process chain between sensors and actuators
* can characterize the wide range of sensors
* can formulate advantages and disadvantages of different sensors for a given application and select sensors suitable for the application
* acquires the ability to describe the structure of sensors, interpret data sheets and carry out measurements
* can interpret measurement results and know their formats in order to optimize further data processing
* knows the process chain between sensors and actuators
* can characterize the wide range of sensors
* can formulate advantages and disadvantages of different sensors for a given application and select sensors suitable for the application
* acquires the ability to describe the structure of sensors, interpret data sheets and carry out measurements
* can interpret measurement results and know their formats in order to optimize further data processing
Prerequisites for the course
according to admission requirements
Course content
* Definition/classification of sensors
* Structure and function of a measuring chain
* Fields of application and functional principles of sensors
* Basics of microsensors
* Sensor properties (static and dynamic behavior, reliability, etc.)
* Measurement errors and sources of error
* Calibration
* Signal transmission/processing
* Basic terms of relevant measurement technology
* Application of sensors for different areas (e.g. temperature, weight, pressure, acceleration, position, etc.)
* Analysis and evaluation of functional principles and sensor properties
* Structure and properties of data transmission and data processing in a measurement chain
* Evaluation, interpretation and storage of measurements
* Structure and function of a measuring chain
* Fields of application and functional principles of sensors
* Basics of microsensors
* Sensor properties (static and dynamic behavior, reliability, etc.)
* Measurement errors and sources of error
* Calibration
* Signal transmission/processing
* Basic terms of relevant measurement technology
* Application of sensors for different areas (e.g. temperature, weight, pressure, acceleration, position, etc.)
* Analysis and evaluation of functional principles and sensor properties
* Structure and properties of data transmission and data processing in a measurement chain
* Evaluation, interpretation and storage of measurements
Recommended specialist literature
Czichos H.; Mechatronik: Grundlagen und Anwendungen technischer Syste- me; Wiesbaden; 2019, 4th edition
Heinrich B., Linke P., Glöckler M.; Grundlagen Automatisierung: Sensorik, Regelung, Steuerung; Wiesbaden; 2017, 2nd edition
Tränkler H., Reindl L.; Sensortechnik: Handbuch für Praxis und Wissenschaft; Berlin; 2018, 2nd edition
Heinrich B., Linke P., Glöckler M.; Grundlagen Automatisierung: Sensorik, Regelung, Steuerung; Wiesbaden; 2017, 2nd edition
Tränkler H., Reindl L.; Sensortechnik: Handbuch für Praxis und Wissenschaft; Berlin; 2018, 2nd edition
Assessment methods and criteria
Exam
Language
English
Number of ECTS credits awarded
5
Share of e-learning in %
20
Semester hours per week
2.5
Planned teaching and learning method
Lecture, group work, presentation and discussion of tasks
Semester/trimester in which the course/module is offered
1
Name of lecturer
Michael Petke, BSc, MA
Academic year
1. study year
Key figure of the course/module
PDE.2
Type of course/module
integrated lecture
Type of course
Compulsory
Internship(s)
not applicable