FEATURES
• The STS-200 Sensor and Transducer Training System is a versatile, robust and easy to use training system used for teaching and learning sensor
and transducer fundamentals and operation.
• This system covers various sensors and transducers such as Temperature Sensor, Pressure Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Photo Sensor, Load Cell, Float
Sensor, Diffuse Photoelectric Sensor, Retro-Reflective Photoelectric Sensor, Through-Beam Photoelectric Sensor and etc.
• It is design on the panel system concept, easy to use for experiments.
• The front panel of the module consists of relevant circuit block/diagram with clear labelling. All connection points are accessible via 4mm sockets.
• Connecting leads are supplied to assist necessary connection between modules.
• Each of the modules are housed in a strong and robust case. Each front panel of the module case consists of clearly visible block/component
diagram plus clear labelling describing each of the circuit/components.
• Includes a robust benchtop mounting frame panel for setting up training modules used in experiments.
• Supports programmable logic controller control system
• Basic Input/Output simulation
• Interfacing the PLC controller unit to external I/O devices
• Incorporates safety measure
• Develope programmable logic controller ladder program to control the overall operation
• Study the operation of proximity photoelectric sensor
• Basic operation and control of a motor using PLC
• Study the control and operation of pneumatic actuator
• Using sensor as trigger/counter input
• Fault-finding & troubleshooting
EXPERIMENT COVERAGE
• Beam/transmiter envelope/coverage of sensor
• Beam/transmiter axis effects of sensor
• Sensing axis of sensor
• Sensing range of sensor
• Distance to convergent point of sensor
• Sensing object
• Hysteresis of sensor
• Repetability of sensor sensing
• Response time of sensor
• Bourdon Gauge characteristics and operation
• DC Milliammeter
• Pressure Switch characteristics and operation
• Ultrasonic & Humidity Sensor operation
• Load Cell characteristics and operation
• Load CellTransmitter characteristics and operation
• Inductive Proximity Switch characteristics and operation
• Diffuse Reflective Mode characteristics and operation
• Retro-Reflective Mode characteristics and operation
• Thru Beam Sensor characteristics and operation
• Linear Scale
• NPN Load, PNP Load
• Photo Sensor characteristics and operation
• Magnetic Float characteristics and operation
• Level Control
• Low Temperature Unit
• LVDT (Linear Variable Differential Transformer) operation
• Temperature Sensor characteristics and operation
• Capacitive Proximity Sensor characteristics and operation
PHOTO SENSOR MODULE - MODEL: STS-100-01
• Input supply: 12 - 24VDC
• Output type: NPN
• Sensing range: 100mm
• Sensing target: Opaque, translucent material
• Response time: 1ms(max.)
DIFFUSED REFLECTIVE MODE PHOTOELECTRIC SENSOR MODULE - MODEL: STS-100-02
• Input supply: 12 - 24VDC
• Output type: NPN
• Sensing range: 100mm
• Operation mode: Light On/Dark on (selectable)
• Sensing target: Opaque, translucent material
• Response time: 1ms(max.)
• Diffuse reflective type
RETRO-REFLECTIVE MODE PHOTOELECTRIC SENSOR MODULE - MODEL: STS-100-03
• Input supply: 12 - 24VDC
• Output type: NPN
• Sensing range: 3m(max.)
• Operation mode: Light On/Dark on (selectable)
• Sensing target: Opaque material of min. Ø75mm
• Response time: 1ms(max.)
• Retro reflective type
THROUGH-BEAM MODE PHOTO TRANSMITTER & DETECTOR MODULE - MODEL: STS-100-04 & 13
• Input supply: 12 - 24VDC
• Output type: NPN
• Sensing range: 10m(max.)
• Operation mode: Light On/Dark on (selectable)
• Sensing target: Opaque material of min. Ø12mm
• Response time: 1ms(max.)
• Through beam mode type
ULTRASONIC AND HUMIDITY SENSOR MODULE - MODEL: STS-100-05
• Ultrasonic Sensor:
▪ Operation voltage: 5VDC
▪ Working current: 15mA(- typical)
▪ Frequency: 40kHz(typical)
• Humidity Sensor:
▪ Operation voltage: 5VDC
▪ Adjustable sensitivity
▪ LM393 comparator
▪ Analog or digital output mode
CAPACITIVE PROXIMITY SWITCH (SENSOR) MODULE -MODEL: STS-100-06
• Using the capacitance strength (electrostatic fields) to detect the presence or absence of object. It is used to detect both metallic and non-metallic object.
• Input supply: 12 - 24VDC
• Sensing range: 15mm
• Output type: NPN
• Frequency: 50Hz
INDUCTIVE PROXIMITY SWITCH(SENSOR) MODULE - MODEL: STS-100-07
• Using the electromagnetic field which produces by the surface of sensor to detect the object is presence or absence. It is use to detect the metal object
• Input supply: 12 - 24VDC
• Sensing range: 15mm
• Output type: NPN
• Frequency: 200Hz
PRESSURE SWITCH MODULE - MODEL: STS-100-08
• Max Voltage: 250V
• Electrical Rating:
▪ 125VAC/20A, 250VAC/10A, 24VDC/64A
• Contact arrangement: SPDT
• Range: -0.2 – 7.5 bar
• Differential: 0.7 – 4 bar
LINEAR VARIABLE DIFFERENTIAL TRANSFORMER (LVDT) MODULE - MODEL: STS-100-09
• A type of transducer that convert the position of solenoid into a proportional electrical signal
• Resistance: 1K +/- 10%
• Maximum Working speed: 5m/s
• Working Temperature: -40 ~ 150 deg. C
• Linear range: 0.05mm
• Operating voltage: 24VDC
THERMOCOUPLE TEMPERATURE SENSOR MODULE - MODEL: STS-100-10
• Sensors:
▪ 1 x ThermocoupleType K
▪ 1x RTD PT100
• Includes heater element with:
▪ Built in heater element
▪ Temperature control adjust
▪ Power supply: 240VAC with L/N/E outputs and mains On/Off switch with indicator
▪ A/B+/B- connectors for RTD100
▪ B+/B- connectors for Type K thermocouple
BOURDON GAUGE MODULE - MODEL: STS-100-11
• The most common mechanical device that used to measure the air pressure. When the bourdon tube is pressurized, a tube tends to straighten its circular and
increase the radius of c-shaped tube. As the result, the pointer will point to the corresponding scale.
• Pressure range: 0 ~ 150psi
LOAD CELL MODULE - MODEL: STS-100-12
• Used to convert the force energy into electrical energy. The strength of the signal change in proportional to the force applied.
• Rated Load: 6kg
• Rated output: 2.0+/- 0.2mV/V
• Input resistance: 405 +/- 6 ohm
• Output resistance: 350 +/- 3 Ohm
• Works with Load Cell
• Transmitter (Display) Module
LOAD CELL TRANSMITTER (DISPLAY) MODULE - MODEL: STS-100-14
• A meter which used to display the load cell value in milli volt unit. It is used with the Load cell module.
• Input supply: 240VAC/50Hz
• Impedance: 100M ohm
• Display range: -1999~1999
• Input signal: 2.0mV/V
• Contact output: 250V AC/3A
• Analog output: 4-20 mA or 0 ~ 10V
LINEAR SCALE (MICROMETER) - MODEL: STS-100-15
• A tool which used to measure an object length or diameter
• Range: 0 ~ 25mm
• Fine adjust: 0.01mm
NPN LOAD & PNP LOAD MODULE - MODEL: STS-100-16
• NPN and PNP load is a type of BJT. Basically, NPN consisting of a layer of P-doped (Positively doped) semiconductor (base) between two N-doped layers.
PNP is inversely to NPN, PNP is consisting of layer of N -doped (negatively-doped) semiconductor (base) between P-doped layers
• Input: 24VDC
• NPN Load: 24VDC, DC 3 wire
• PNP Load: 24VDC, DC 3 wire
TEMPERATURE PROCESS CONTROLLER MODULE - MODEL: STS-100-17
• Input supply: 220 - 240VAC
• Accuracy: +/- 5%FS
• Control Method: PID Control / ON/OFF control
• Alarm Range: Full scale free setting
• Input Method:
▪ Thermocouple Type K, J, R, S, B, E, N, T PT100 CU50 • Output Method: PID relay /SSR solid state relay (output simultaneously)
MAGNETIC FLOAT SENSOR MODULE - MODEL: STS-100-18
• A kind of sensor that using the magnetic to turn on/off the switch
• Sensor type: Reed Switch
• Use with Level Control module
LEVEL CONTROL MODULE - MODEL: STS-100-19
• Used with Magnetic float sensor/switch
• Normally closed type
• The gate of level control will open when 24 VDC is applied
• The float switch acts as gate keeper to control the gate of level control
• Operating voltage: 24VDC
DC MILIAMMETER MODULE - MODEL: STS-100-20
• Measurement range: 0 ~ 2 Ampere
• Working environment:
▪ Temp=10 ~ 50 deg C,
▪ Humidity < 85%RH
• Operating voltage: 240VAC
LOW TEMPERATURE UNIT MODULE - MODEL: STS-100-21
• An instrument that used to measure low temperature, the sensor used in this module is NTC type 10K which have a water resistance features.
• Operating voltage: 220-240VAC
• Temperature Range:
▪ -50 deg C ~ 110 deg C
▪ Accuracy: 0.1°C
• Load Power: 240/1500w
• Input Type: NTC10K 1meter Water resistance
HAND PUMP - MODEL: STS-100-22
• Light weight
• Portable, easy to use
• Pressure range: 0 ~ 100 psi approx.
POWER SUPPLY CONSOLE MODULE - MODEL: STS-100-23
• Input: 240VAC/50Hz
• Output: 240VAC via 4mm safety connectors
• Output: 24VDC via 4mm safety connectors
• Output: 24VDC via 4mm safety connectors
• Mains ON/OFF switch with indicator x1
• Miniature Circuit Breaker x1
WEIGHT SET - MODEL: STS-100-WS
• Object size: 5 sets of different weight object provided as weight load cells
CONNECTING SAFETY LEAD - MODEL: SL-4MM
• 4mm safety connecting leads
EXPERIMENT PANEL FRAME - MODEL: MR-002
• Din Standard A4 with 2 or 3 Layer
• Side Frame: T Shape
• Dimension: 1100mm approx.
MANUAL & ACCESSORIES
• Operation / User Manual x 1
• Lab Experiment Manual (with answer) x 1