bytimothyharvard
Most people don’t stop to think about how electronics, equipment, and machinery operates, especially when everything happens automatically. This is true for just about any type of control system built into a device, including temperature and pressure sensor components used in many applications used on a daily basis.
Operation
Any pressure sensor operates on the same basic principle. It is designed to measure the pressure in a gas or liquid. Through the ability to detect changes in the pressure of the liquid or the gas, the sensor creates an electric signal that is then read by a receiver and converted into a readable measurement or a specific action.
Depending on how the pressure sensor works, it may also be called a pressure switch. A pressure switch strictly works on an off/ system, and these are often used to turn an electrical circuit on or off based on the application of pressure or the removal of pressure.
Uses
There are many different options in pressure sensor models depending on their use. Knowing the application where the sensor will be used is essential in choosing the right design and type for the specific system.
For home use or commercial use in HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) systems the most common option is a gauge pressure sensor. It is also common to see various types of pressure sensors used in automobile engines in oil and coolants systems as well as in brake systems. They are the reason an anti-lock braking system can operate.
In daily life, people rely on a pressure sensor when they use their touch screen phone, tablet or computer. When even the slightest pressure is detected, the screen pressure detectors determine the location of the pressure and activate the required signal to bring about the required display or action.
A pressure sensor, or various sensors, are used when you are flying on a plane to keep the cabin correctly pressurized and also to allow controls to function in a consistent basis at any altitude.
Different applications for a pressure sensor may require greater sensitivity and response of the sensor than others. With the wide variety of different models, designs, and options you can find just the sensor to do the job you need and provide you with the level of response to changes in pressure required.
Gopher Electronics Company sells a range of pressure sensor models for all basic and advanced types of applications. To learn more about our inventory see us online at www.gopherelectronics.com.