MP4706 Sensors, Instrumentation & Control.

MP4706 - Sensors, Instrumentation & Control - University of Central Lancashire

Learning Outcome 1:Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of sensors and transducers typically encountered in engineering applications

Learning Outcome 2:Understand critically the practical aspects of sensor use and type

Learning Outcome 3:Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of the principles of instrumentation and measurement systems

Learning Outcome 4:Demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding in the devise of an appropriate and effective strategy for processing data; virtual instrumentation and virtual simulation

Assessment Task:

Global-Technologies`, is a system engineering company that develops measurement systems for different industries to support a wide range of applications.

You have been asked as an engineer in the Global- Technologies` company, to design and develop a measurement system that is able to demonstrate the operation of crane `Load Moment Indicator` (LMI) system using sensors model. The measurement system includes the measurement of crane boom length, boom angle, load, outrigger position, and driver cabinet temperature.

Provide a detailed, professional report for your director that contains the following:

Part 1-A review of different LMI systems used in cranes industry including their main elements.

Part 2-A design of a typical LMI system that incorporates the measurement of crane parameters including boom length, boom angle, load, outriggers position, and temperature. The system design should include DAQ/ microcontroller and any other required elements for a typical LMI system.