Introduction to Sensors

32 CQ
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    1. Simple Light & Dark Detector
    A lesson with Dorian McIntire
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    In this lesson, Dorian McIntire demonstrates a simple light and dark detector by activating an LED to illustrate the voltage divider principle.

    Simple Light & Dark Detector
    with Dorian McIntire

    In this lesson, Dorian McIntire demonstrates a simple light and dark detector by activating an LED to illustrate the voltage divider principle.

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    2. Calculating Photocell Resistor Values
    A lesson with Dorian McIntire
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    Now that you know how an LED can be turned on or off using a photocell, learn how to calculate the correct resistor values for a light and dark detector.

    Calculating Photocell Resistor Values
    with Dorian McIntire

    Now that you know how an LED can be turned on or off using a photocell, learn how to calculate the correct resistor values for a light and dark detector.

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    3. PLC Cards & Interfacing
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    In this lesson, electrical engineer Dorian McIntire walks through sinking and sourcing cards, as well as an introduction to PLC interfacing.

    PLC Cards & Interfacing
    with Dorian McIntire

    In this lesson, electrical engineer Dorian McIntire walks through sinking and sourcing cards, as well as an introduction to PLC interfacing.

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    4. Connecting PNP & NPN Sensors
    A lesson with Dorian McIntire
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    Now that you know about interfacing requirements for PNP and NPN sensors, it's time to see how to plan and connect the sensors to a PLC input card.

    Connecting PNP & NPN Sensors
    with Dorian McIntire

    Now that you know about interfacing requirements for PNP and NPN sensors, it's time to see how to plan and connect the sensors to a PLC input card.

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    5. Applications of Capacitive Sensors
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    In this lesson, electrical engineer Dorian McIntire demonstrates the versatile detection ability of capacitive proximity sensors on a range of materials.

    Applications of Capacitive Sensors
    with Dorian McIntire

    In this lesson, electrical engineer Dorian McIntire demonstrates the versatile detection ability of capacitive proximity sensors on a range of materials.

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