Section 2 - Sensors

Definition:
A sensor is

KEY POINT: Sensors are used to

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.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

A Motion Sensor, being used in a automatic door System

A Movement Sensor, being used in a Security System
A Infra Red Sensor, being used in a Switch System
A Temperature Sensor, being used in a
System
A Optical Sensor, being used in a finger print recognisation

System

Task 2

Time
Analogue

Time
Digital

Analogue data is a transmission method of conveying voice, data, image, signal or video information using a
continuous signal.

Digital data is discrete, discontinuous representations of information or works or analog signals which represent
information using a continuous function.

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

1. What Sensor(s) would be needed in this system? Explain their use

2. What output devices would be needed in this system? Explain their use

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.

Rule 1: If the

is

than

then turn

Rule 2: If the

is

than

then turn

Sensors Exam questions

1. - Pressure Temperature Light
2. Because they come as analogue
signals
3. Analouge Digital
4. 4. They update and is continuous
data to update

To answer this question, you will need to think about the rules you created in the final lesson task