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Sensors & Actuators
level of course unit
second cycle, MasterLearning outcomes of course unit
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 and co-requisites
according to admission requirements
course contents
* 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 or required reading
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 of instruction
Germannumber of ECTS credits allocated
4eLearning quota in percent
15course-hours-per-week (chw)
3planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, group work, presentation and discussion of tasks
