Sensor Devices

Prepared by: Jamarie Karishelle Casay

 OBJECTIVES

At the end of the lesson, the learners are expected to:

1.Define what sensor is

2.Describe how sensor device works in a simple circuit
3.Perform wiring installation at least one sensor device
Activity I- Test Prior Knowledge

Directions: Divide the class into 4 groups. You are given 8

minutes to finish the activity. The scores you obtained from this
activity will be added to your score in the second activity.
1.How many sensors or senses do humans have? List them
down. (5 pts)
2.Describe how any two of the sensors you listed work. (2 pts)
3.Give examples of sensor devices that are alike to at least three
human senses (3 pts)
Activity I- Test Prior Knowledge

1.How many sensors or senses do humans have? List them.

Five main sensors: eyes, ears, nose, skin, tongue. (Other sensors
include detecting temperature, detecting body position, balance
sensors, and blood acidity sensors.)

2. Describe how any two of the sensors you listed work.

Eyes take in light from the surroundings and relay that to nerve cells
that send images to the brain. Ears take in sound waves from the air
and vibrate, sending vibrations through the inner ear to hair cells that
send signals to the brain. Particles are inhaled into the nose and nerve
cells contact the particles and send signals to the brain. Sensors all
over the skin are activated and send signals to the brain through the
nervous system. Taste buds on the tongue are made of small cells that
have little hairs that are activated by food particles; these hairs send
signals through the nerves to the brain.
Activity I- Test Prior Knowledge

3. Give examples of sensor devices that

are alike to at least three human senses.
A robot’s light and ultrasonic sensors are
like eyes .
Sound sensors are like ears.
Touch sensors are like skin.
 What is a sensor?
sensor is a device that detects changes in physical,
electrical, or chemical properties and produces an
electrical output in response to that change.
.

The input can be in any form like heat, light, pressure,

moisture, motion, temperature and other environmental
factors

It is a device that converts signals from one

energy domain to electrical domain
 Transmitter

The transmitter is used to transfer signals from

remote locations to the controller.
The output signal is strong
The standard current signal can be used for long
distance transmission, and the standard voltage
signal can be used for short distance
transmission
 Light Dependent Resistor
• LDR is common to light sensor
• It is a device, whose resistance varies according to intensity of
light it is subjected to.
 Light Dependent Resistor

• When the LDR is in darkness, then it can be used to

turn ON a light or to turn OFF a light when it is in the
light.
• It can detect different types of light like visible light,
ultraviolet light, infrared light etc.
Applications of LDR

This circuit can be utilized in an automatic

streetlight.
We can use it in dark areas to work as the
emergency lights.
The circuit is great for the areas facing load
shedding problems at night.
The mine workers can also use it.
How to wire a sensor device?

Materials Needed Tools Needed

 Photocell sensor device
 Light bulb
Electrician Plier
 Ceiling receptacle Long Nose Plier
 No. 14 AWG size of wire
 Utility box Philip Screwdriver
 Junction box
 Circuit breaker- 15A
Multimeter
 Switch - optional
Pictorial Diagram
 Installation Procedure

1. From the photocell, the red wire will be connected to

the load which is one of the terminal of the bulb.
2. The black wire which is the hot wire will be connected
to live side of the source, the circuit breaker.
3. The white wire, which is the neutral wire will be
connected to one of the terminal of the bulb going the
neutral side the source.
4. Review the connections
5. Conduct testing before energizing the circuit
6. Cover the photocell with black cloth then observe
what happens to the circuit.
Note: ALWAYS remember, SAFETY FIRST!!
 Abstraction
1. What do you think is the important role of sensor
devices to daily life?
• Modern life has indeed been revolutionized by these
tiny devices that are becoming more sophisticated
through innovation. Sensors has made our daily
activities easier and more convenient. At work, it helps
us enhanced productivity and performance. It provides
additional security and relief in everyday life,
particularly for chronically sick people.

2. What have you learned from today’s lesson?

 ACTIVITY II- It’s Magic
Time!!!
Directions: Divide the class into 4 groups. Draw lot will be
given to exercise fairness among the groups. The task will be
performed by each group and one member will present their
output. (10 min)
1: Install wiring connection of clapper switch.
2: Draw the schematic diagram of the light sensor with switch
3: Install wiring connection of light sensor without switch
4: Install wiring connection of light sensor with switch
 
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND GUIDELINES:

1. Don’t clown around or engage in horseplay.

2. Report all injuries at once.
3. Keep the floors around your work area clean.
4. Use appropriate tools correctly.
5. Wear all the PPE needed in this job
PERFORMANCE RUBRICS
Criteria 5 4 3 Rating
Accuracy Systematicall Systematicall Cannot follow  
y follow the y follow the the steps
steps steps prescribed
prescribed allprescribed
the time sometimes
Time Able to finishAble to finish Able to finish the  
Management the activity the activity activity after the
ahead of time exact to the given time
given time
Safety Observed the Observed the Did not observe  
safety safety the safety
precaution all precaution precaution
the time prescribed prescribed all the
sometimes. time
Moral lesson The The The presentation  
presentation is presentation is is instructive
very well well
instructive instructive
 EVALUATION

1. What do you call a device that whose resistance varies

according to intensity of light it is subjected to?
2. Name at least 3 applications where sensor device can
be used. (3points)
3. Give examples of sensor devices that are like at least
three human senses(3points)
 ASSIGNMENT

1.What is Fire Detection and Alarm System

(FDAS)?
2.What are the components of FDAS?
3.What is the purpose of FDAS?
QUESTIONS?