1.传感器:
传感器是用于将物理事件或特征转换为电信号的设备。这是一种硬件设备,可从环境中获取输入并通过转换将其提供给系统。
例如,温度计将温度作为物理特性,然后将其转换为系统的电信号。
2.执行器:
执行器是将电信号转换为物理事件或特性的设备。它从系统获取输入并将输出提供给环境。
例如,电动机和加热器是一些常用的致动器。
传感器和执行器之间的区别:
SENSOR | ACTUATOR |
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It converts physical characteristics into electrical signals. | It converts electrical signals into physical characteristics. |
It takes input from environment. | It takes input from output conditioning unit of system. |
It gives output to input conditioning unit of system. | It gives output to environment. |
Sensor generated electrical signals. | Actuator generates heat or motion. |
It is placed at input port of the system. | It is placed at output port of the system. |
It is used to measure the physical quantity. | It is used to measure the continuous and discrete process parameters. |
It gives information to the system about environment. | It accepts command to perform a function. |
Example: Photo-voltaic cell which converts light energy into electrical energy. | Example: Stepper motor where electrical energy drives the motor. |