IT-5931 Trainer introduces students to Strain Gauge transducer, signal conditioning circuits and display devices through a wide range of practical activities. The study module includes transducers and instrumentation trainer and a curriculum manual.
Experiments Included:
Basic Control Systems Equipment and Terms Used
- Study the difference between open loop and closed loop systems
- Expression for the overall gain of a negative feedback closed loop system
- Calculation of overall gain of a negative feedback closed loop system from given information
- Basic components of a closed loop system and explain their functions
- Meaning of terms associated with control system equipment
Linear Position or Force Applications
- Construction and Characteristics of a Strain Gauge
Signal Conditioning Amplifier
- Characteristics and application of DC amplifiers
- The term “Offset” and the need for offset control
- Characteristics and application of an AC amplifier
Practical Control Systems
- Construction of a Weight Pan using Strain Gauge
