Electrical Measurement Systems, 4 credits

Elektriska mätsystem, 4 hp

TFEI71

Main field of study

Electrical Engineering

Course level

First cycle

Course type

Programme course

Examiner

Per Sandström

Director of studies or equivalent

Magnus Boman

Education components

Preliminary scheduled hours: 48 h
Recommended self-study hours: 59 h
ECV = Elective / Compulsory / Voluntary
Course offered for Semester Period Timetable module Language Campus ECV
6IELK Engineering Electronics, B Sc in Engineering 3 (Autumn 2017) 1 4 Swedish Linköping, Valla C

Main field of study

Electrical Engineering

Course level

First cycle

Advancement level

G1X

Course offered for

  • Engineering Electronics, B Sc in Engineering

Entry requirements

Note: Admission requirements for non-programme students usually also include admission requirements for the programme and threshold requirements for progression within the programme, or corresponding.

Prerequisites

Be able to explain and solve problems in simple current circuits, with series and parallel connections by use of the jw-method together with Ohm’s and Kirchhoff´s laws, that is, basic knowledge of electronics, according to TSEII15. Be able to exemplify and decide simple functional relationships, that is, the basic knowledge in mathematical analysis of one variable, according to TAIU10.

Intended learning outcomes

The course provides knowledge of methods for measurements of electrical and physical quantities using analogue and digital measurement devices, error sources and electrical interferences. The course also provides knowledge about signal conditioning of transducer outputs and acquisition of measurement data with computers. e.g. instrument communication using GPIB or USB and LabView. After the course the student should be able to:

  • Describe principles of, and solve problems in connection with, measurements of voltage, current, impedance, and electrical power in discreet networks and simple networks with character of transmission lines.
  • Explain principles of simple circuits with operational amplifiers.
  • Explain the origins and reduction of electrical disturbances.
  • describe the functions of data acquisition cards and computers for doing measurements.
  • describe principles behind computer-instrument communication, e.g. GPIB
  • Give examples on and solve problems with temperature transducers and transmitters.

Course content

First part. Practical applications of methods and problems in connection with measurements of current, voltage, impedance, and power quantities. The principles of digital voltmeters and their qualities. Analogue and digital oscilloscopes. Measurement of pulses and pulse reflections in transmission lines. Frequency analysis. The qualities of operational amplifiers as tool for signal conditioning. Noise and noise reduction techniques.

Second part. Here, the computer is treated as an instrument for acquisition of measurement data and signal conditioning. A data acquisition card for computer-based measurement of signals from light and temperature transducers is constructed, tested, and connected to a computer. Measurement and control of temperature is performed in a LabView environment. Communication and data acquisition using external instuments controlled by the computer(SCPI, USB, GPIB). Transducer and signal conditioning circuits and circuits for transmission of measurement data are treated.

Teaching and working methods

The course consists of lecturers and laboratory experiments in measurement and transducer technologies.

Examination

LAB1Laboratory work3 creditsU, G
UPG1Continuous examination1 creditsU, 3, 4, 5
The continuous examination tests the students ability to solve problems related to electrical measurement systems. The laboratory course trains the students ability to solve problems related to electrical measurement systems with applications for measurements of electrical quantities and some quantities important for the industry, e,g, temperature. The laboratory course also trains the ability to collect data from typical sensors using data acquisition cards and computers

Grades

Four-grade scale, LiU, U, 3, 4, 5

Department

Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologi

Director of Studies or equivalent

Magnus Boman

Examiner

Per Sandström

Course website and other links

http://cms.ifm.liu.se/edu/coursescms/

Education components

Preliminary scheduled hours: 48 h
Recommended self-study hours: 59 h

Course literature

Additional literature

Other

Code Name Scope Grading scale
LAB1 Laboratory work 3 credits U, G
UPG1 Continuous examination 1 credits U, 3, 4, 5
The continuous examination tests the students ability to solve problems related to electrical measurement systems. The laboratory course trains the students ability to solve problems related to electrical measurement systems with applications for measurements of electrical quantities and some quantities important for the industry, e,g, temperature. The laboratory course also trains the ability to collect data from typical sensors using data acquisition cards and computers

Regulations (apply to LiU in its entirety)

The university is a government agency whose operations are regulated by legislation and ordinances, which include the Higher Education Act and the Higher Education Ordinance. In addition to legislation and ordinances, operations are subject to several policy documents. The Linköping University rule book collects currently valid decisions of a regulatory nature taken by the university board, the vice-chancellor and faculty/department boards.

LiU’s rule book for education at first-cycle and second-cycle levels is available at http://styrdokument.liu.se/Regelsamling/Innehall/Utbildning_pa_grund-_och_avancerad_niva. 

Additional literature

Other

Note: The course matrix might contain more information in Swedish.

I = Introduce, U = Teach, A = Utilize
I U A Modules Comment
1. DISCIPLINARY KNOWLEDGE AND REASONING
1.1 Knowledge of underlying mathematics and science (G1X level)
X

                            
1.2 Fundamental engineering knowledge (G1X level)
X
X
LAB1
UPG1

                            
1.3 Further knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural science (G2X level)
X
LAB1
UPG1

                            
1.4 Advanced knowledge, methods, and tools in one or several subjects in engineering or natural sciences (A1X level)

                            
1.5 Insight into current research and development work

                            
2. PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
2.1 Analytical reasoning and problem solving
X
LAB1

                            
2.2 Experimentation, investigation, and knowledge discovery
X
LAB1

                            
2.3 System thinking
X

                            
2.4 Attitudes, thought, and learning
X

                            
2.5 Ethics, equity, and other responsibilities
X

                            
3. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS: TEAMWORK AND COMMUNICATION
3.1 Teamwork
X
LAB1

                            
3.2 Communications

                            
3.3 Communication in foreign languages

                            
4. CONCEIVING, DESIGNING, IMPLEMENTING AND OPERATING SYSTEMS IN THE ENTERPRISE, SOCIETAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTEXT
4.1 External, societal, and environmental context

                            
4.2 Enterprise and business context

                            
4.3 Conceiving, system engineering and management

                            
4.4 Designing
X

                            
4.5 Implementing
X

                            
4.6 Operating

                            
5. PLANNING, EXECUTION AND PRESENTATION OF RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITH RESPECT TO SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIETAL NEEDS AND REQUIREMENTS
5.1 Societal conditions, including economic, social, and ecological aspects of sustainable development for knowledge development

                            
5.2 Economic conditions for knowledge development

                            
5.3 Identification of needs, structuring and planning of research or development projects

                            
5.4 Execution of research or development projects

                            
5.5 Presentation and evaluation of research or development projects

                            

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