ASSIGNMENT

ANALOG SENSORS













Name : S.P.M. Sudasinghe
Index No. : 100523G
Field : EE
EE2042
Electrical Measurements & Instrumentation

1. Thermocouple
Vernier TCA-BTA
This sensor uses type-K thermocouple wire to measure
temperatures in the range of -200 to 1400C. It can be used
to measure flame temperatures as high as 1400C, or liquid
nitrogen temperatures at -196C. This thermocouple has an
internal ice-point compensation chip, so no need to place a
reference wire in an ice-water bath. Can simply use one
measuring lead to take temperature readings
Range -: - 200
0
C to 1400
0
C
Typical Accuracy -:
0C to 900C: 2.2C
200C to 0C: 5C
900C to 1400C: 15C
Power -: 100mA @ 5VDC
Resolution -: 0.40
0
C
Source: http://www.vernier.com/products/sensors/temperature-sensors/tca-bta/

2. Strain Gauge
A strain gauge is a device used to measure the strain of an object. The most common type of strain gauge
consists of an insulating flexible backing which supports a metallic foil pattern. The gauge is attached to the
object by a suitable adhesive, such as cyanoacrylate. As the object is deformed, the foil is deformed, causing its
electrical resistance to change. This resistance change, usually measured using a Wheatstone bridge, is related to
the strain by the quantity known as the gauge factor.
Brand -: Micro Showa
FA series
Gage Length -: 0.3mm 60mm
Gage resistance -: within 0.3% of the nominal resistance
Foil Material -: Cu-Ni Alloy
Base Material -: Polyester
Gage factor -: 2.00
Measurable Range -: 2 to 4% maximum
Temperature Range -: -30 to 80
0
C
Gage factor change with temperature -: 0.015 %/
0
C
Fatigue Life -: more than 10
5
reversals

Source: http://www.showa-sokki.co.jp/english/products_e/Strain_Gage_e/strain_gage_config_e.html

3. "TP-L" / Ultralow-Capacity Torque Transducer (Reaction)
Detecting ultra low values of torque (1 to 100Ncm) in better accuracies.
All aluminium construction. Small size and light weight (200g approx.).
Applications: Material testing machines, testing equipment, etc
Safe Overload 150% RC
Rated Output 1.0mV/V20%
Nonlinearity 0.3%RO
Hysteresis 0.3%RO
Repeatability 0.2%RO
Excitation Voltage 4V (or less)
Safe Excitation Voltage 6V
Input resistance 350
Output resistance 350
Compensated Temp.Range -10 to 40
Safe Temp.Range -20 to 60
Temp.Effect on Zero 0.03%RO/
Temp.Effect on Output 0.05%RO/
Cable 4mm-4wire shielded cable, length : 3m
Attached connector PRC03-12A10-7M

Source: http://www.showa-sokki.co.jp/english/products_e/Torque_Tr_e/Torque_Tr_tp_l_e.html

4. Accelerometer
Vernier Low-g Accelerometer

Power :- 30 mA @ 5 VDC
Range :- 50 m/s (5 g)
Accuracy :- 0.5 m/s (0.05 g)
Frequency Response :- 0100 Hz
Resolution :- 0.037 m/s
Source: http://www.vernier.com/products/sensors/accelerometers/lga-bta/

Alen Bardley 9000A Accelerometer (EK-43781I)

Sensitivity :- 10.2 mv/(ms
-2
)
Range :- -490 to +490 ms
-2

Frequency Range () :- 1.2.000Hz
Typical resonant frequency :- 28kHz
Temperature range :- -4.121
0
C
Settling Time (Within 1% of bias) :- 2.0 s


Source: Appendix







5. Proximity Sensor
A proximity sensor is a sensor able to detect the presence of nearby objects without any physical contact.
A proximity sensor often emits an electromagnetic field or a beam of electromagnetic radiation (infrared, for
instance), and looks for changes in the field or return signal. The object being sensed is often referred to as the
proximity sensor's target. Different proximity sensor targets demand different sensors. For example, a capacitive
photoelectric sensor might be suitable for a plastic target; an inductive proximity sensor always requires a metal
target.

PEPPERL Inductive sensor 921LC2

Rated operating distance :- 2mm
Assured operating distance :- 0 1.62 mm
Installation :- flush
Current consumption :-
Measuring plate not detected :- min 2.7 mA
Measuring plate detected 1.8 mA

Nominal Voltage :- 8.2 V
Ambient Temperature :- -10 to 65
0
C

Source: http://www.pepperl-uchs.com/global/en/classid_143.htm?view=productdetails&prodid=5127#overview



Capacitive sensor CBB10-30GKK-A2

Rated Operating Distance :- 10 mm
Assured operating distance :- 0 8.1 mm
Installation :- flush
Operating Current :- 0 200 mA
Operating Voltage :- 10 - 30 V DC
Ambient Temperature :- -25 to 70
0
C
The switching distance can be set over a wide range with the potentiometer
Source: http://www.pepperl-fuchs.com/global/en/classid_144.htm?view=productdetails&prodid=48571














6. Potentiometers
A potentiometer measuring instrument is essentially a voltage divider used for measuring electric potential.
Potentiometers are commonly used to control electrical devices such as volume controls on audio equipment.
Linear Motion Potentiometers
The linear motion potentiometer was developed to meet the needs of designers wishing to detect movement of
position. Applications for these compact components include: Solenoid positioning sensors for automated
controllers, volume control on audio equipment, joystick controllers, satellite dish positioning, and robotics.


Bourns Series 3046 & 3048

Series 3046 3048
Photo

Standard Electrical Travel 0.15, 0.25, 0.35 in. 0.2, 0.3, 0.4, 0.5 in.
Standard Resistance 1K to 50K ohms 1K to 50K ohms
Standard Resistance Tolerance 20 % 20 %
Independent Linearity 5 % 5 %
Resolution Infinite Infinite
Power Rating @ 70C (158F) 0.125 watt
Range 2, 3 - 0.12 watt Range 4, 5 - 0.25
watt
Operating Temperature -55 C to +125 C -55 C to +125 C
Insulation Resistance 50 megohms @ 500 VDC 50 megohms @ 500 VDC


Rotary Type Potentiometers

Bourns PDA24 -24mm Long Life Potentiometer


Standard or high torque option
Long life carbon element
Plain or knurled shaft option
Brass bushing
Metal shaft
Audio or linear taper options
Variety of resistance values



Standard Resistance :- from 10K to 1M ohms
Standard Resistance Tolerance :- 15 %
Operating Temperature :- -10 C to +70 C
Power Rating
Linear Taper :- 0.5 watt
Audio Taper :- 0.25 watt
Maximum Operating Voltage
Linear Taper :- 500 V
Audio Taper :- 250 V
Rotational Noise :- 100 mV max.


Source: http://www.bourns.com/ProductLine.aspx?name=commercial_panel_controls



7. Photoelectric Transducers

Photoelectric transducers employ the principle of electric conduction created by light energy. Photoconductive
cells (Light Dependant Resistors) are one category of such photo electric transducer.


SENBA GL5516 LDR

Maximum voltage (DC) :- 150V
Maximum Power :- 100W
Spectrum peak value :- 540 nm
Light Resistance :- 5-10 k
Dark resistance :- 0.6
Response Time (increase):- 30 ms
Response Time (decrease) :- 30 ms

Source: http://en.nysenba.com/index.php/page-6-40.html


INTERSIL ISL76671

The ISL76671 is a low cost, light-to-voltage silicon optical sensor combining a photodiode array, a non-linear
current amplifier and a micro-power op amp on a single monolithic IC. Similar to the human eye, the
photodiode array has peak sensitivity at 550nm and spans the wavelength range 400nm to 600nm, rejecting UV
and IR light. The input luminance range is from 0.01 lux to 100 lux.


Parameters ISL76671
Peak Spectral Sensitivity 550 nm
VS (min) 1.8 V
VS (max) 3 V
Supply Current @ EV =100Lux 23 A
Lux Range (max) 100 lux
Output Voltage @ EV=100Lux 1.85 V
Dark Voltage @ EV=0Lux .95 mV
Rise Time 95 s
Fall Time 155 s
Delay Time, Rising Edge (s) 350
Delay Time, Falling Edge (s) 250
Package Dimensions (mm) 2.0x2.1x0.70
Pb Free? Yes
Enable Pin? No



Source: http://www.intersil.com/en/parametricsearch.html#g=optoelectronics&sg=ambient-light-sensors&f=light-to-analog-sensors--
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