APR 251 — Electrical Sensors and Control
This course covers the basic concepts of open and closed loop control systems common to motion and process control. Process controls including pressure, temperature, flow, and levels of gases, liquids, and solids are studied. Various measurement methods are covered, and the operation of mechanical and electronic measurement sensors are explained. Introduction to AC and DC variable speed drives, as well as the fundamental operation of programmable logic controllers, PLC programming, basic numbering systems, and application examples are covered.