Introduction to Industrial Sensors and Actuators

Learn the basics of industrial sensors and actuators with practical lessons.
OVERVIEW

About this course

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Time to complete
13
lessons
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Skill Level
Beginner
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Why Enroll in This Course?

Ready to start your journey in industrial automation? Our "Introduction to Industrial Sensors and Actuators" course is perfect for beginners. Learn about different sensors and actuators, and how they work in automation systems.

This course covers optical, ultrasonic, capacitive, and inductive sensors, as well as various industrial actuators. You'll gain practical skills through easy-to-follow lessons.

As a RealPars member, you get access to all our courses for a low monthly or yearly fee, plus new courses regularly. Complete the course and earn a RealPars certificate to show off your new skills.

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Ideal for you if...

  • You're new to industrial automation and want to learn the basics.
  • You want to understand different types of sensors and actuators.
  • You're studying engineering and need practical insights.
  • You're a technician looking to expand your knowledge in automation.
  • You want to know how sensors and actuators work together in automation systems.

Skills you'll gain

  • Understand the fundamentals of industrial sensors and actuators.
  • Identify and differentiate between various sensor and actuator types.
  • Learn how sensors and actuators function in industrial automation.
  • Integrate sensors and actuators into automation systems effectively.
  • Gain practical knowledge of optical, ultrasonic, capacitive, and inductive sensors.
  • Explore the different types of industrial actuators and their applications.
CURRICULUM

Journey to Mastery

Fundamentals of Sensors and Actuators
The Role of Sensors and Actuators in Automation
In-Depth Look at Sensor and Actuator Types
INSTRUCTOR

Meet your instructor

Kevin Cope

Kevin Cope is a Master Electrician with a wealth of experience. He's spent fifteen years in industrial electrical and instrumentation, exploring everything from manufacturing to public utilities! His passion for the trade goes further though - he also dedicates his time teaching Industrial Maintenance at an area Vocational School; passing on knowledge and recruiting new talent into this incredible line of work.

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Ricardo Caraig
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Jake Watkins
General Manager
Kevin Galvez
Team Lead Electrical and Automation
Mario Flores
Maintenance Technician
Mosab Soufi
Senior Automation Engineer
Prathumnan Sekar
Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer
Freedy Hadzhi
Instrumentation Technician
Diego Torres
40+ Years in automation with Siemens PLC systems
Deven Vyas
Instrumentation and Automation engineer
Alain Simplice
Programming Consultant
Affan Hassan
Field Services Engineer

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