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?

To transmit the data from one stage to another Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the data presentation element?

To display the final measurement in a readable format Signup and view all the answers

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

To convert an analog signal to a digital signal Signup and view all the answers

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

To remove signal contamination or distortion Signup and view all the answers

What type of signal conditioning process is modulation?

Non-linear Signup and view all the answers

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

Data Transmission Element Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of amplification in signal conditioning?

To increase the strength of the signal Signup and view all the answers

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

Highly distorted results that are far from the true value Signup and view all the answers

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

Variable conversion Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

The signal is often contaminated with unwanted noise Signup and view all the answers

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

Either before or after the variable conversion element Signup and view all the answers

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

To remove unwanted noise or distortion from a signal Signup and view all the answers

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

A voltage signal with a greater magnitude Signup and view all the answers