Sensors, Actuators and Field Devices
The inputs and outputs of a control system: what each device measures or moves, how it is wired and how to check it.
BAS-120 12 lessons planned ▶ Video lessons coming soon
Offered by HSM University · Building Automation
Course content
- 1Analog and digital signals in controlsComing
- 2Temperature sensors: thermistors, RTDs and thermocouplesComing
- 3Humidity, pressure and differential pressure sensorsComing
- 4Flow measurement for air and waterComing
- 5Carbon dioxide, occupancy and air quality sensorsComing
- 6Damper actuators and linkagesComing
- 7Control valves: types, sizing and characteristicsComing
- 8Relays, contactors and current switchesComing
- 9Wiring field devices: 0-10 V, 4-20 mA and resistive inputsComing
- 10Calibration and checking a sensorComing
- 11Safeties: freezestats, high-limit and smoke detection interlocksComing
- 12Field device installation and documentationComing
Requirements
Recommended background. You can start any course at any time.
Description
The inputs and outputs of a control system: what each device measures or moves, how it is wired and how to check it.