Introduction to Industrial Sensor Technology
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Course Code | LA18273 |
Location | Deeside |
Duration | Part Time, 1 Day (or 2 evenings (3hrs each) |
Department | Engineering, Manufacturing & Maintenance |
Start Date | Roll On, Roll Off |
End Date | Roll On, Roll Off |
Course Overview
Industrial sensors can be found in nearly every modern industrial process, regardless of complexity. Attendees on this course will learn the history, evolution, and be exposed to a variety of sensors that make manufacturing the modern marvel we see today.
Industrial sensors are used to measure a physical quantity at the input and send a corresponding electrical signal at the output. The output is most often used as an input into a PLC or process controller that can understand this information and take logical actions to control a production or manufacturing process.
Students will discuss common industrial sensors in many categories, including electrical, optical, thermal, magnetic, chemical and mechanical.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this course a learner will:
● Appreciate the requirements for industrial sensors, including safety and legal requirements.
● Understand the history and evolution of sensors in engineering and manufacturing.
● Explore common industrial sensors including Electrical, Optical, Thermal, Magnetic, Chemical and Mechanical sensors.
● Learn about the benefits of modern ‘smart’ sensors and experience them in operation.
● Learn about sensors for condition monitoring and the associated benefits/challenges.
● Understand the operating principles of common industrial sensors, smart sensors and their applications.
● Gain an overview of Industry 4.0.
Industrial sensors are used to measure a physical quantity at the input and send a corresponding electrical signal at the output. The output is most often used as an input into a PLC or process controller that can understand this information and take logical actions to control a production or manufacturing process.
Students will discuss common industrial sensors in many categories, including electrical, optical, thermal, magnetic, chemical and mechanical.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this course a learner will:
● Appreciate the requirements for industrial sensors, including safety and legal requirements.
● Understand the history and evolution of sensors in engineering and manufacturing.
● Explore common industrial sensors including Electrical, Optical, Thermal, Magnetic, Chemical and Mechanical sensors.
● Learn about the benefits of modern ‘smart’ sensors and experience them in operation.
● Learn about sensors for condition monitoring and the associated benefits/challenges.
● Understand the operating principles of common industrial sensors, smart sensors and their applications.
● Gain an overview of Industry 4.0.
Regular multiple choice formative assessments.
No prior knowledge is required, although an understanding of general mechanical/electrical engineering principles would be advantageous.
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Process Automation Technician.
Automation Engineer
Instrumentation and Control Engineer
Field Service Technician
Process Automation Technician.
£180 Per Learner (Minimum 6)
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