Instrumentation Transducers

Performance Characteristics of Transducers

Question 1
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What is the relation between static error and static correction?
Static error is negative of static correction
Both are equal
No relation
Both will be always positive
Explanation:
From the definition of static correction and static error, it is clear they both are negative to each other.
Question 2
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Given input out characteristic of a typical system, name the region marked as ‘a’.
Dead zone
Range
Drift region
Threshold
Explanation:
Dead zone is the region in which output starts responding to input. It is marked as region a, below which there is no output for input.
Question 3
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What will be the ratio of amplitudes of largest (maximum) signal to smallest (minimum) signal to which the system is subjected?
Time constant
Settling period
Dynamic range
Bandwidth
Explanation:
Ratio of amplitude of a large signal to small signal is termed as a dynamic range of the system.
Question 4
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What is the span of an instrument, operating under a bias which read a value from 230V to 450V only?
450
220
230
400
Explanation:
Span of an instrument is the difference between upper and lower calibrated values. Hence, span in this case is 450 – 230 = 220.
Question 5
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What is the term used to express the ability of a measuring system to maintain its standard performance?
Zero stability
Stability
Sensitivity
Linearity
Explanation:
Stability of a system is defined as the ability to maintain its standard performance over prolonged time. Transducers and systems with high stability need not be calibrated.
Question 6
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What is ‘live zero’?
Output zero for zero input
Output non zero for zero input
Output null for all input
Output unpredictable
Explanation:
Live zero is a term used to describe a system in which output has a nonzero value for zero input.
Question 7
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For a Measurement, indicated value is 225V while true value if 226V. What will be the static error of an instrument?
1V
-1V
0.5V
-0.5V
Explanation:
Static error is the difference between a measured value and true value of a measurement. Here measured value is 225V while true value is 226V.
Question 8
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_______________ of a measuring system refers to its ability to follow instant by instant the measurand with time.
Bandwidth
Fidelity
Measurement lag
Settling time
Explanation:
Fidelity of a measuring system or transducer refers to its ability to follow instant by instant the variations of measurand with time.
Question 9
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Closeness of measured value to true value is _________________
Accuracy
Precision
Correction
Uncertainty
Explanation:
Accuracy of a measurement is defined by closeness of a measured value to true value.
Question 10
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For a measuring system, dynamic sensitivity is required to be ________ of static sensitivity.
±2%
±5%
±10%
±20%
Explanation:
For a measuring system, tolerated variation of dynamic sensitivity is only ±2% of static sensitivity. That is dynamic sensitivity should be minimum.