MT3. 823 Industrial Sensors & Actuators

Gives students a working knowledge of a variety of industrial sensors and actuators and their operation in control systems. Students will learn how different types of sensors operate and how to select the appropriate sensors. Students will learn to install, maintain and troubleshoot different types of sensors and actuators. Students will construct electrical circuits that illustrate the function of various types of sensors.

Credits

3

Offered

Offered Fall only

Notes

Career Technical Education (CTE) Course

Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Appropriate selection of sensing and actuating devices based on application specific requirements. Read and interpret sensor data sheets. Troubleshoot sensor and actuator using DMM and other test instruments. Internet research for technical data.