MR3491 - Sensors and Instrumentation Syllabus Regulation 2021 Anna University

MR3491 deals with the semester IV B.E Robotics and Automation Syllabus at Anna University based on regulation 2021. In this article, we discuss the Sensors and Instrumentation syllabus along with textbooks and references.

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Aim Of Objectives:

  • To understand the concepts of measurement technology.
  • To learn the various sensors used to measure various physical parameters.
  • To learn the fundamentals of signal conditioning, data acquisition and communication systems used in mechatronics system development.
  • To learn about the optical, pressure and temperature sensor.
  • To understand the signal conditioning and DAQ systems.

MR3491 – Sensors and Instrumentation Syllabus

Unit I: Introduction

Basics of Measurement – Classification of errors – Error analysis – Static and dynamic characteristics of transducers – Performance measures of sensors – Classification of sensors – Sensor calibration techniques – Sensor Output Signal Types.

Unit II: Motion, Proximity And Ranging Sensors

Motion Sensors – Potentiometers, Resolver, Encoders – Optical, Magnetic, Inductive, Capacitive, LVDT – RVDT – Synchro – Microsyn, Accelerometer – GPS, Bluetooth, Range Sensors – RF beacons, Ultrasonic Ranging, Reflective beacons, Laser Range Sensor (LIDAR).

Unit III: Force, Magnetic And Heading Sensors

Strain Gage, Load Cell, Magnetic Sensors –types, principle, requirement and advantages: Magneto resistive – Hall Effect – Current sensor Heading Sensors – Compass, Gyroscope, Inclinometers.

MR3491 - Sensors and Instrumentation Syllabus Regulation 2021 Anna University

Unit IV: Optical, Pressure And Temperature Sensors

Photoconductive cell, photo voltaic, Photo resistive, LDR – Fiber optic sensors – Pressure – Diaphragm, Bellows, Piezoelectric – Tactile sensors, Temperature – IC, Thermistor, RTD, Thermocouple. Acoustic Sensors – flow and level measurement, Radiation Sensors – Smart Sensors – Film sensor, MEMS & Nano Sensors, LASER sensors.

Unit V: Signal Conditioning And Daq Systems

Amplification – Filtering – Sample and Hold circuits – Data Acquisition: Single channel and multichannel data acquisition – Data logging – applications – Automobile, Aerospace, Home appliances, Manufacturing, Environmental monitoring.

Text Books:

  1. Ernest O Doebelin, “Measurement Systems – Applications and Design”, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2009.
  2. Sawney A K and Puneet Sawney, “A Course in Mechanical Measurements and Instrumentation and Control”, Dhanpat Rai & Co, 12th edition New Delhi, 2013.

References:

  1. C. Sujatha … Dyer, S.A., Survey of Instrumentation and Measurement, John Wiley & Sons, Canada, 2001.
  2. Hans Kurt Tönshoff (Editor), Ichiro, “Sensors in Manufacturing” Volume 1, Wiley-VCH April 2001.
  3. John Turner and Martyn Hill, “Instrumentation for Engineers and Scientists”, Oxford Science Publications, 1999.
  4. Patranabis D, “Sensors and Transducers”, 2nd Edition, PHI, New Delhi, 2011.
  5. Richard Zurawski, “Industrial Communication Technology Handbook” 2nd edition, CRC Press, 2015.

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