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What is sensor

- A sensor is a device that measures physical input from its environment and converts it into data
that can be interpreted by either a human or a machine.

Currently, industrial sensors are divided into many different groups, specifically:

- Physical sensors: Includes sound, light, radiation rays/particles, motion, vibration, pressure,
distance…
- Chemical sensors: Including humidity, pH, smoke, ions…
- Biological sensors: Including DNA/RNA, glucose, special proteins, viruses, bacteria…
- Physical detection sensors: Including metal, fire, chemical gas…
- Sensing sensors: Including temperature, motion, radiation, pressure…
- Active sensor: No additional power is needed to convert the signal to an electrical signal. Active
sensors include antennas, ceramic materials…
- Passive sensors: Need to use additional voltage to convert the received signal into an electrical
signal. Passive sensors include resistive sensors.
- In addition, sensors are also classified into contact and non-contact sensors.

How does the sensor work?

Sensor devices will not be able to operate independently, instead, they will need a power supply. In
particular, the power source will be provided from the measuring device or from the signal source the
device receives (for example: light, wind power…).

Below is the connection diagram necessary for the sensor system to operate effectively, including:

 Sensor: Compatible with the application.

 Wire part: Receives and sends signals from the sensor to the measuring device.

 Measuring equipment part: Includes a converter that converts the signal received from the
Sensor into an electrical signal or a data display screen for users to easily read. Besides, it is also
necessary to use function keys for sensors

The role

Sensor devices are applied in many different fields from industry, medicine to transportation,
electronics… Below are some of the most important roles:

 Data acquisition: Sensor devices have the role of collecting information from the surrounding
environment (light, movement, temperature…).

 Measurement and monitoring: Sensors help measure physical and chemical parameters, thereby
helping users to more easily monitor.

 Adjustment: The data recorded from the sensor is used to adjust the system, thereby ensuring
the device operates effectively

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