Definition:
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A sensor is a device which detects or measures a physical property and records, indicates, or otherwise responds to it.
And detects real world reactions: noise speed a sensor measures the amount of something
Task 1
Each of the pictures below shows a different type of sensor. Work out what type of sensor each one is and what system its part of.
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Task 2
Analogue data changes the data into smooth data in smooth increments it doesnt jump from 1 value to another.
Task 3
A heating system uses a sensor to decide when the radiators should be turned on and off.
The controls are set to maintain a room temperature of 22 Degrees C
When the system turns on, the water must flow round and be constantly warmed.
Sensors
Output Devices
Pressure
Light
Motor
Heater
Moisture
Infra-Red
Pump
Buzzer
Temperature
Light
2. What output devices would be needed in this system? Explain their use
Motor- to make the water flow
Pump- to pump the water
Heater- to make the temperature
3. Fill in the PROCESSES (rules) below that this system would need to follow
Example: If the speed is greater than 70 then turn the motor OFF.
is greater
They are unable to directly read from a sensor because they have numbers that are 1 and 0instead of accurate
numbers like 86.42
1. A computer can be more accurate 2. They can keep up with the changes.
To answer this question, you will need to think about the rules you created in the final lesson task
There is an input process and output. The input is a sensor either motion, heat,
sound and pressure the process is IF..THEN and the output is a light or buzzer.