Asked by Brookelyn Pfleging on May 10, 2024
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A ______ converts a field device's variable (e.g., pressure, temperature, etc.) into a very low-level electric signal (current or voltage) .
A) capacitor
B) resistor
C) inductor
D) transducer
Transducer
"A device used to convert physical parameters such as temperature, pressure, and weight into electric signals."
- Explicate the operational fundamentals of specific I/O modules and their applications.
Verified Answer
MA
Maribel AlvarezMay 10, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
A transducer is designed to convert a non-electric quantity (such as pressure or temperature) into an electric signal that can be read and interpreted by a receiving instrument or controller.
Learning Objectives
- Explicate the operational fundamentals of specific I/O modules and their applications.