analog and digital ppt Flashcards
refers to a category of devices and systems
used for measuring, displaying, and recording analog signals to obtain real-time
data and information about various physical phenomena.
Analog electronic instrumentation
it is a voltage or current whose magnitude represents some physical measurement or control quantity.
Analog electronic instrumentation
play a fundamental role in instrumentation and control systems, serving as the cornerstone for the measurement, monitoring, and regulation of a wide range of physical parameters.
Analog electronic instrumentation
These analog signals offer a
continuous representation of the quantity being measured, making them
indispensable for ensuring accurate control and monitoring of industrial processes.
Analog electronic instrumentation
some common applications of analog electronic signals in instrumentation and Control:
-PID CONTROLLER
-TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT
-PRESSURE MEASUREMENT
-LEVEL SENSING
-FLOW RATE MEASUREMENT
if the process pressure is ..
75%
what’s its bar and analog input?
7.5 bar and 16mA
if the process pressure is ..
0%
what’s its bar and analog input?
0 bar and 4mA
if the process pressure is ..
25%
what’s its bar and analog input?
2.5 bar and 8mA
if the process pressure is ..
50%
what’s its bar and analog input?
5 bar and 12mA
if the process pressure is ..
100%
what’s its bar and analog input?
10 bar and 20mA
This is an analog signal standard, meaning
that the electric current is used to proportionately represent measurements or command signals.
4 TO 20 mA ANALOG CURRENT SIGNALS
The most popular form of signal transmission used in modern industrial
instrumentation systems.
4 TO 20 mA ANALOG CURRENT SIGNALS
An important concept to grasp with all analog instrumentation is that instruments sending and receiving analog signals
must be compatibly ranged in order to properly represent the desired variable.
are also used in control systems to command the positioning
of a final control element, such as a control valve or a variable-speed motor
drive (VSD).
DC current signals
In these cases, (analog electronic signals) the milliamp value does not directly represent a process measurement, but rather how the degree to which the final control element influences the process.
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state the cycle of process of analog electronic signal
the process=> measuring device (senses) =>
[4-20 mA PV signal] => controller (decides) => [4-20 MV signal] => final control device (influences) => the process (reacts)
Why 4-20mA and not 0-20mA?
In this case, it would be extremely difficult to identify that either 0mA current is due to open circuit of the transmitter or it is due to no pressure of the fluid. Hence, if the transmitter is calibrated to generate current signal in the range of 4-20mA, the faults like open circuits can easily be detected
Why 4 mA?
instead of zero, to know if there’s a fault and for it to be not a value.
Why 20 mA?
it is not easily disturbed. And the internal resistance of the current source is infinite, and the resistance of the wire in series in the loop does not affect the accuracy, and it can transmit hundreds of meters on the ordinary twisted pair.
Why do we need to convert 4-20mA into voltage?
A current loop requires voltage to drive the current
A 4 to 20 mA current signal represents some signal along a 0 to 100 percent
scale. Usually, this scale is linear,
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For example, if we were to calibrate a 4-20 mA temperature transmitter for a measurement range of 50 to 250 degrees
C,
we could relate the current and measured temperature values on a graph like ..
linear graph from 50-250
is the type used to represent the
output of a process controller, sending a command signal to a final control
element.
simplest form of 4-20 mA current loop
CONTROLLER OUTPUT CURRENT LOOPS examples
-4-wire (“self-powered”) transmitter current loops
-2-wire (“loop-powered”) transmitter current loops
-Troubleshooting Current Loops
Before the widespread adoption of reliable electronic instrumentation, industrial
processes heavily relied on instruments that operated using compressed air.
These instruments transmitted process measurement signals as air pressures
through long runs of metal tubing.
pneumatic instrumentation
these air-powered
devices were mechanically complex and required frequent adjustments to
maintain high accuracy.
instrument mechanics
Many pneumatic instruments use a sensitive mechanism called a _____
which involves a flat object blocking the airflow from a small nozzle.
baffle-and-nozzle
assembly
is often used directly in quality control work, checking for proper dimensioning of machined metal parts.
operation of a baffle/nozzle mechanism
are used to automatically achieve and maintain a state of balance or equilibrium by adjusting their internal components, often with
compressed air.
Self-balancing pneumatic instruments
They are commonly employed in measurement and control systems to ensure accurate and stable operation by compensating for
variations in the monitored or controlled process.
Self-balancing pneumatic instruments
which boosts sensitivity, similar to an electronic
amplifier, improving precision by amplifying small air pressure changes.
a pneumatic amplifier,
This _____
functions like an electronic transistor, enhancing accuracy and responsiveness in self-balancing systems.
pneumatic amplifier
The gain (A) of any pneumatic relay is defined just the same as the gain of
any electronic amplifier circuit, the ratio of output change to input change:
A= ΔOutput / ΔInput
EXAMPLES WHERE DIGITAL DATA ACQUISITION ARE USED
-Smart manufacturing
-Smart grids
-Connected vehicles
The most crucial rule for using pneumatic instruments is to maintain clean and
dry instrument air. Contaminated compressed air, with dirt, rust, oil, or water, can lead to operational issues in pneumatic instruments.
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In a smart factory, DAQ sensors are used to collect data on
all aspects of the manufacturing process, from the quality of raw materials to the
performance of machines. This data is transmitted over networks to central computers, where it is analyzed to identify potential problems and optimize production.
Smart manufacturing
in Pilot Valves and Pneumatic Amplifying Relays,
To ensure accuracy in self-balancing systems, sensitivity in the imbalance detection mechanism is
vital. While reducing the orifice size makes it more sensitive, it can slow the system and make it prone to clogging.
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these can reduce output
pressure
Clogged orifices