Section 2 - Sensors

Definition:
A sensor is an input device that measures a real-world physical quality (the amount of something).
KEY POINT: Sensors are used to provide data 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 infrared light Sensor, being used in a light switch System
4. A temperature Sensor, being used in a heating/ air conditioning System
5. A light Sensor, being used in a payment/ identification/ bio metric System

Task 2








Analogue data is

Digital data


Task 3
Digital
Analogue
Time
Time
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