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Sensor devices

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Course Unit Code352-0330/01
Number of ECTS Credits Allocated6 ECTS credits
Type of Course Unit *Compulsory
Level of Course Unit *First Cycle
Year of Study *Third Year
Semester when the Course Unit is deliveredWinter Semester
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
Language of InstructionCzech
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites Course succeeds to compulsory courses of previous semester
Name of Lecturer(s)Personal IDName
SKU51doc. Ing. Jaromír Škuta, Ph.D.
Summary
The course aims at introducing students to basic methods of experimental measurements, the properties of sensors and measuring analog and digital devices. In the examples of identification and testing of static and dynamic properties of measuring instruments and their integration into measurement sets with computer-aided students verify their design and application of measurement subsystems, including the appropriate software.
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
The course aims at introducing students to basic methods of experimental measurements, the properties of sensors and measuring analog and digital devices. In the examples of identification and testing of static and dynamic properties of measuring instruments and their integration into measurement sets with computer-aided students verify their design and application of measurement subsystems, including the appropriate software.
Course Contents
1. Control systems, measurement and diagnostic subsystem, static and dynamic properties of the part of measuring circuits. (Experimental identification, modeling).
2. The structure of sensors and their properties.
3. Measurement and evaluation circuits for processing signals from sensors.
4. System, analog-digital (A / D) and D / A converters, units in contact with the environment (structure, properties, connected to a microprocessor, PLC and IPC).
5. Sensors and methods for measuring mechanical power variables.
6. Sensors and methods for measuring temperature and heat.
7. Sensors and methods for measuring pressure and flow rate (gases, liquids, bulk materials), level of liquids and solids, and other selected variables .
8. Sensors and methods of measurement of physical and chemical properties of materials.
9. Circuit for processing signals from sensors - evaluation circuits for measurement of selected physical quantities (voltage amplifiers, resistance, capacitance, frequency, ...).
10. Computer measurement and diagnostic systems, IMC, IPC.
11. New physical principles of sensors. Intelligent sensor systems.
12. Computer aided design of SCADA / MMI.
13. Measuring and diagnostic systems with computers (hardware and software solutions, examples of hardware and software solutions).
14. Design methodology and examples of measurement and diagnostic systems for automotive and mechatronic systems.
Recommended or Required Reading
Required Reading:
FRANKLIN, G.F, POWELL, J.D., EMAMI-NAEINI, A. Feedback Control of Dynamic Systems. Upper Saddle River New Jersey 05478ISBN 0-13-149930-0
ĎAĎO, S. & KREIDL, M. Senzory a měřicí obvody. Praha : Vydavatelství ČVUT 1999. 315 s. MARTÍNEK, R. Senzory v průmyslové praxi. Praha: Vydavatelství BEN, 2004. 200 s. ISBN 80-7300-114-4. NOVÁK, P. Mobilní roboty – pohony, senzory, řízení. Praha: vydavatelství BEN, 2005. 248 s. ISBN80-7300-141-1. WILSON, Jon S. 2005. Sensor technology handbook. Burlington: Newnes, 2005. ISBN 0-7506-7729-5. FRANKLIN, G.F, POWELL, J.D., EMAMI-NAEINI, A. Feedback Control of Dynamic Systems. Upper Saddle River New Jersey 05478ISBN 0-13-149930-0.
Recommended Reading:
LIPTAK, B.G. Instrument Engineers´ Handbook, 4th Edition – Process Measurement and Analysis, Vol.1. New York (USA): ISA, 2003. 1824 p. ISBN 08-49310-830
FRADEN, J. Handbook of Modern Sensors, New York (USA): Springer, 2004, pp. 589. Hardcover, ISBN 0-387-00750-4.

BOLTON, W. Instrumentation and Control Systems. Elsevier : Amsterodam, 2004. 339 s. ISBN 0-7506-6432-0
FARANA, R., SMUTNÝ, L., VÍTEČEK, A. & VÍTEČKOVÁ, M. Zpracování závěrečných prací z oblasti automatizace a informatiky. Ostrava: VŠBTUO, 2004. 1. vydání. 116 str. ISBN 80-248-0557-X. LIPTAK, B.G. Instrument Engineers´ Handbook, 4th Edition – Process Measurement and Analysis, Vol.1. New York (USA): ISA, 2003. 1824 p. ISBN 08-49310-830. FRADEN, J. Handbook of Modern Sensors, New York (USA): Springer, 2004, pp. 589. Hardcover, ISBN 0-387-00750-4. BOLTON, W. Instrumentation and Control Systems. Elsevier : Amsterodam, 2004. 339 s. ISBN 0-7506-6432-0.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, Experimental work in labs, Project work
Assesment methods and criteria
Task TitleTask TypeMaximum Number of Points
(Act. for Subtasks)
Minimum Number of Points for Task Passing
Exercises evaluation and ExaminationCredit and Examination100 (100)51
        Exercises evaluationCredit35 18
        ExaminationExamination65 33