Sensor Selection

Sensor Selection

What is Sensor Selection? 

Today’s sensors vary in function and structure. Selecting the appropriate sensor according to specific measurement purposes or measured objects plays an important role on the success or failure of the measurement results. The selection of an appropriate sensor is based on matching the operating characteristics of sensors to the requirements of an application. The final selection is aided by additional considerations such as cost, and impedance matching [1].

Sensor Selection Methods

Sensor Selection by Product Classification 

Selecting sensors based on characteristics such as [2] ;

Product Classification
Sensing Method - Photoelectric
Configuration
Performance
Functions
Installation
Output Method
Supply Voltage

Sensor Selection by Application 

Object-oriented method. In this case you select the best product for the objected that will be detected by the sensor. A correct understanding of the intended application is necessary for this method.

Here are some examples of the topics you should have a thorough understanding of for the intended application [3]

Sensing object, ex ; 

Detection purpose, ex ; 

 

Sensor Use Cases 

Sensor Use Cases 

An image displaying different applications where sensors can be used.

 

 

References

[1] "The Selection of Sensors", Science Direct, 2020. [Online]. Available: https://www-sciencedirect-com.proxy.lib.uwaterloo.ca/science/article/pii/S0079642500000116#aep-section-id22. [Accessed: 17- Nov- 2020].

[2] "Basics of Sensor Selection", Panasonic Electric Works, 2020. [Online]. Available: https://www.panasonic-electric-works.com/pew/ch/it/downloads/ti_choose_right_sensor_en.pdf. [Accessed: 17- Nov- 2020].

[3] "Basics of Sensor Selection", Panasonic Electric Works, 2020. [Online]. Available: https://www.panasonic-electric-works.com/pew/ch/it/downloads/ti_choose_right_sensor_en.pdf. [Accessed: 17- Nov- 2020].

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