Study Guide

Objective

The student knows the basics of measurement technology and knows the meaning and main structure of sensors and knows how to choose
and connect the right sensor for each application.

Content

Basics of measurement technology: e.g. measurement uncertainty and its determination and the concept of calibration
Basics of sensors
Switching position sensors
Displacement and rotation sensors
Speed ​​measurement
Measurement of acceleration and vibration
Measurement of force and pressure
Temperature and flow measurement
Barcode and piece identification
Automation safety functions
Connecting the sensors to the control system

Evaluation scale

0 - 5

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student uses professional concepts expertly and knows how to apply professional knowledge appropriately in different situations.
The student is able to develop the functions of sensor technology in different operating environments.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student uses professional concepts fluently and widely and knows how to work in different tasks in different operating environments.
The student understands the importance of sensor technology in industrial operations and masters the basics of measurement technology.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student uses professional concepts consistently and knows how to work in individual tasks in accordance with the assignment.
The student becomes aware of the importance of sensor technology in industrial operations and masters the basics of measurement technology.

Prerequisites

Basics of electrical engineering