Signal Conditioning Elements
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What is the primary function of a primary sensing element?

  • To display the measured quantity
  • To transmit the data to the next stage
  • To condition the signal for measurement
  • To convert the measured quantity into an analogous electrical signal (correct)

    • What is the main purpose of a variable conversion element?

  • To condition the signal for transmission
  • To display the final measurement
  • To convert the output of the primary sensing element into a suitable form (correct)
  • To sense the measured quantity

    • Which element is responsible for further processing the incoming signal?

  • Primary sensing element
  • Data presentation element
  • Data transmission element
  • Signal conditioning element (correct)

    • What is the purpose of the data transmission element?

    <p>To transmit the data from one stage to another</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the data presentation element?

    <p>To display the final measurement in a readable format</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is an analog to digital converter used in the measurement system?

    <p>To convert an analog signal to a digital signal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of signal conditioning in instrumentation systems?

    <p>To remove signal contamination or distortion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of signal conditioning process is modulation?

    <p>Non-linear</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element in an instrument is responsible for transmitting data from one element to another?

    <p>Data Transmission Element</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of amplification in signal conditioning?

    <p>To increase the strength of the signal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of not performing signal conditioning on a signal?

    <p>Highly distorted results that are far from the true value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process of converting variables from one form to another?

    <p>Variable conversion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a variable manipulation element in a measurement system?

    <p>To amplify or attenuate a signal while preserving its original nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a transducer in a measurement system?

    <p>To sense a physical parameter and convert it into an electrical signal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main problem with the output signal of transducers?

    <p>The signal is often contaminated with unwanted noise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can a variable manipulation element be placed in a measurement system?

    <p>Either before or after the variable conversion element</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a signal conditioning element in a measurement system?

    <p>To remove unwanted noise or distortion from a signal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the output of a voltage amplifier in a measurement system?

    <p>A voltage signal with a greater magnitude</p> Signup and view all the answers

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