Instrumentation Systems and Transducers

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What is the primary function of a transducer?

To store data for future use
To convert a non-electrical quantity into an electrical signal (correct)
To amplify the electrical signal only
To provide power to the system

Secondary transducers are always needed in an instrumentation system.

False (B)

What are the three major elements of an instrumentation system?

Input device, signal-conditioning device, output device

In an instrumentation system, a primary sensor is also known as a _____ transducer.

<p>primary</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the types of transducers with their characteristics:

<p>Primary Transducers = Convert non-electrical quantities directly to electrical signals Secondary Transducers = Convert the output of primary sensors to different types of energy Signal-conditioning device = Amplifies or modifies signals Output device = Displays or records the processed signal</p> Signup and view all the answers