Section 2 - Sensors

Definition:
A sensor is a input device, which measures a real world physical quantity (Measures the amount of something)

KEY POINT: Sensors are used to provide data for in measurement applications.
Task 1
Each of the pictures below shows a different type of sensor. Work out what type of sensor each one is and what system its part of.


1. A motion Sensor, being used in an automatic door System
2. A motion Sensor, being used in an alarm System
3. A infra-red Sensor, being used in an light switch System
4. A temperature Sensor, being used in a heating system
5. A optical Sensor, being used in a identification System

Task 2








Analogue data is

Digital data


Digital
Analogue
Time
Time
Task 3
A heating system uses a sensor to decide when the radiators should be turned on and off.
The controls are set to maintain a room temperature of 22 Degrees C
When the system turns on, the water must flow round and be constantly warmed.






1. What Sensor(s) would be needed in this system? Explain their use




2. What output devices would be needed in this system? Explain their use



3. Fill in the PROCESSES (rules) below that this system would need to follow






Rule 1: If the is than then turn
Rule 2: If the is than then turn

Sensors
Pressure Light
Moisture Infra-Red
Temperature
Output Devices
Motor Heater
Pump Buzzer
Light
Example: If the speed is greater than 70 then turn the motor OFF.

Sensors Exam questions

To answer this question, you will need to think about the rules you created in the final lesson task