Certification in Sensors for Manufacturing Automation

This comprehensive course is designed to equip participants with in-depth knowledge and practical skills in the field of sensors for manufacturing automation. Through a series of detailed lectures, participants will gain insights into the principles of sensor operation, integration, and data interpretation, enabling them to optimize automated systems for enhanced efficiency and accuracy. The curriculum covers a range of sensor technologies, their applications, and how to effectively implement them in various manufacturing processes.

Topics include an introduction to sensors and transducers, example sensors and transducers, and their various applications. The course delves into the first group of sensors, covering potentiometer sensors, their correlation, and various applications. Participants will explore strain gauge element sensors, including the Wheatstone bridge configuration and multiple strain gauge applications.

Capacitive element sensors are discussed, including their industrial construction and applications. The course also covers Linear Variable Differential Transformers (LVDTs), their applications in roller spacing, injection molding machines, and valve operations, as well as Rotary Variable Differential Transformers (RVDTs). Further, participants will learn about eddy current proximity sensors, inductive proximity switches, and their applications.

Optical encoders, including their use in servo motors, are explored in detail. Pneumatic sensors and their applications, proximity switches, and photoelectric sensors are also covered. The course includes in-depth discussions on Hall effect sensors, their applications in fuel control and monitoring, and fluid pressure measurement.