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Instrumentation Sensors Level 1

This document describes a 3-day training course covering instrumentation and sensors. The course provides knowledge on temperature, pressure, electrical, velocity, acceleration and vibration systems. It is suitable for engineers, technicians and quality control teams and teaches measurement principles, sensor types, data collection and best practices.

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Instrumentation Sensors Level 1

This document describes a 3-day training course covering instrumentation and sensors. The course provides knowledge on temperature, pressure, electrical, velocity, acceleration and vibration systems. It is suitable for engineers, technicians and quality control teams and teaches measurement principles, sensor types, data collection and best practices.

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Continued Professional

Development
Instrumentation and Sensors
Level 1
A 3-day training course covering the main considerations when selecting
and using different types of instrumentation and sensor systems. The course
provides principle knowledge, practical training and measurement best
practice for a range of temperature, pressure, electrical, velocity, acceleration
and vibration systems.
92% of our delegates believe that they have made a positive change within
their job roles as a result of NPL Training.
Databuild 2012

www.npl.co.uk/training

Training is divided into four levels covering Measurement Users through to Measurement Definers

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 4

Measurement User
Uses measurement
knowledge and expertise

Measurement Applier
Applies measurement
knowledge and expertise

Measurement Developer
Develops and extends
measurement knowledge
and expertise

Measurement Definer
Defines new and leading
edge application of
measurement knowledge

Who Should Attend?

Module Details

The course is suitable for anyone who uses measurement


expertise in their role, including:

Fundamentals of Measurement

Development Engineers
Manufacturing Engineers

Understand measurement standards, calibration and


traceability in the context of instrumentation.

Instrument Classification

Test, Measurement and Quality Control Teams

Identify the core principles, characteristics and types of


sensor associated with temperature, pressure, flow, velocity,
acceleration, vibration and electrical quantities.

Learning Outcomes

Data Collection, Processing and Interpretation

Understand the principles of operation and characteristics


of instrumentation and sensor systems.

Identify factors influencing the choice and application of


different instrumentation and sensor types. Understand
data collection, signal processing, filtering and bias removal.

Recognise and apply measurement best practice and


identify ways to improve measurement results.
Troubleshoot and solve problems in instrumentation
systems.
Instil a questioning culture among delegates.

Employer Return on Investment


Reduction in scrap and waste through improved
process time.
Improved instrumentation performance through firm
understanding of the sensors, signals transmissions and
display systems.
Reduction in technical support/out-sourcing costs
Skilled, motivated and efficient employee base

Application and Measurement Best Practice


Understand a range of sensors, signal transmission,
information storage and display systems. Apply
instrumentation and sensor techniques in a practical
situation.

Training Delivery
NPL sets the standards for metrology in the UK. The primary
objective of NPLs training courses is to encourage learners
to make a difference within their workplaces. NPL training
is supported by a technical committee of measurement
equipment suppliers, trade associations, manufacturing
organisations, trainers, educational establishments and
National Skills Academies.

Contact details

Further information

National Physical Laboratory


Hampton Road
Teddington
Middlesex
United Kingdom
TW11 0LW

Please see www.npl.co.uk/training for more information and a list of upcoming


courses. Alternatively, please contact [email protected]

Switchboard: 020 8977 3222


Website: www.npl.co.uk

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