IDENTIFYING DATA 2022_23
Subject (*) INSTRUMENTATION Code 17204113
Study programme
Bachelor's Degree in Electronic and Automation Engineering (2010)
Cycle 1st
Descriptors Credits Type Year Period
6 Compulsory Third 2Q
Language
Català
Department Electronic, Electric and Automatic Engineering
Coordinator
VILANOVA SALAS, JAVIER
E-mail xavier.vilanova@urv.cat
Lecturers
VILANOVA SALAS, JAVIER
Web http://moodle.urv.cat/
General description and relevant information <p> The information published in this guide corresponds to face-to-face classes and can serve as a guide. Due to the health emergency caused by COVID-19 there may be changes in teaching, assessment and calendars for the academic year. These changes will be reported in the Moodle space of each subject. </p>

Competences
Type A Code Competences Specific
 A1 Have the ability to draw up, sign and develop projects in the field of industrial engineering, specialisation in Industrial Electronics, with the aim of constructing, refurbishing, repairing, preserving, demolishing, manufacturing, installing, assembling or using: structures, mechanical equipment, energy installations, electrical and electronic installations, industrial installations and plants and manufacture and automation processes.
 A2 Have knowledge of taking measurements, calculations, evaluations, valuations, surveys, studies, reports, work plans and other similar studies.
 EI5 Have applied knowledge of electronic instrumentation.
 EI6 Have the ability to design analogue, digital and power electronic systems.
Type B Code Competences Transversal
 B4 Be able to handle specifications, regulations and standards that must be fulfilled.
 CT5 Communicate information clearly and precisely to a variety of audiences
Type C Code Competences Nuclear

Learning outcomes
Type A Code Learning outcomes
 A1 Know the alternatives on the market for measuring a variable.
 A2 Analyse a measurement system for the most common magnitudes present in industry.
Know the alternatives on the market for measuring a variable.
Know the fundamentals of measurement and the types of errors it entails.
Know the fundamentals of metrology.
 EI5 Know the concept of noise and its different types.
Analyse the noise effect in electronic circuits.
 EI6 Know the alternatives for designing measurement equipment.
Type B Code Learning outcomes
 B4 Know the alternatives for designing measurement equipment.
Know the fundamentals of metrology.
 CT5 Produce quality texts that have no grammatical or spelling errors, are properly structured and make appropriate and consistent use of formal and bibliographic conventions
Draw up texts that are structured, clear, cohesive, rich and of the appropriate length
Draw up texts that are appropriate to the communicative situation, consistent and persuasive.
Type C Code Learning outcomes

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
Introduction to measurement Concepts and general definitions of metrology.
Measuring chain
Theory of errors Classification
Treatment.
Interferences
Static and dynamic characteristics
Sensors and transducers. Transducers connection techniques Resistive, capacitive and inductive sensors.
Industrial Sensors, examples
Continuous and alternating voltage/current bridges. Measurements using two, three and four wires. Measurement of temperature, displacement, pressure, acceleration, flow, pH, etc. Compensation for physical quantities of unwanted influence.
Measurement systems Chain of measurement and its elements.
Data acquisition: multiplexers, S / H circuits, A / D and D / A converters
Techniques to reduce noise and interference Electromagnetic interferences.
Interferences in common mode.
Noise in electronic circuits
Electrical and magnetic induction.
Protection against interferences: instrumentation amplifiers, twisted cables, shielded and coaxial cable.
Galvanic insulation.
Filters
Linearizers

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Competences (*) Class hours
Hours outside the classroom
(**) Total hours
Introductory activities
1 0 1
Lecture
A2
EI5
EI6
B4
24 28 52
Problem solving, exercises in the classroom
A2
EI5
EI6
B4
14 16 30
Laboratory practicals
A1
A2
EI5
EI6
B4
CT5
14 31 45
Previous study
A1
A2
EI5
EI6
B4
CT5
1 10 11
Problem solving, exercises
A1
A2
EI5
EI6
B4
CT5
1 5 6
Personal attention
A2
EI6
1 0 1
 
Extended-answer tests
A1
A2
EI5
EI6
B4
CT5
4 0 4
 
(*) On e-learning, hours of virtual attendance of the teacher.
(**) The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies
  Description
Introductory activities An introduction to the operation of the subject will be made
Lecture The theoretical concepts of the subject will be developed
Problem solving, exercises in the classroom Classroom problems will be solved by the teacher or working in groups
Laboratory practicals Every two weeks a practical assembly must be solved in the laboratory
Previous study The student must carry out the preliminary study of each practice done before coming to the laboratory
Problem solving, exercises The student will solve outside the classroom problems that the teacher will ask for and correct.
Personal attention Questions solved in a personal way during the teacher's consultation schedule
Although this course is not offered in English, foreign exchange students will receive personalised support in English and will be able to develop the evaluation activities in this language.

Personalized attention
Description

The student will be able to raise doubts on the concepts presented in the master classes or in the realization of the distinct tasks foreseen in the schedule of consultations of the professors. Consultations can be made in person at the teachers' office (as long as there are no restrictions on access to the facilities) or by TEAMS. It is recommended to request an appointment in advance by e-mail. Although the classes will be not delivered in english, foreign students can ask for additional assistance in this language.


Assessment
Methodologies Competences Description Weight        
Laboratory practicals
A1
A2
EI5
EI6
B4
CT5
The realization of the laboratory practices will be evaluated 20
Previous study
A1
A2
EI5
EI6
B4
CT5
The previous studies of the practices will be presented and evaluated 10
Problem solving, exercises
A1
A2
EI5
EI6
B4
CT5
Problems made by the student outside the classroom will be corrected individually or in groups 10
Extended-answer tests
A1
A2
EI5
EI6
B4
CT5
Two tests will be written throughout the course (50 % of the qualification of this part for each test) 60
Others  
 
Other comments and second exam session

In the second call, the part of the development tests will be retaken in a final exam. The works, previous studies and practices carried out during the course, will be the same as in the first evaluation.

It is necessary to obtain a minimum of 3.5 points in each one of the notes that intervene in the final evaluation

No type of device with communication can be used during the performance of the evaluable tests.

Those students who will attend this subject simultaneously with the one of microcontrollers will be able to choose to only do the first practice of instrumentation of two sessions and to realize later a joint project with the subject of microcontrollers. The weight of the work note will be the same as that of the practices that it replaces

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Sources of information

Basic M.A. Pérez García , Instrumentación Electrónica, , Thomson
Norton, H. N., Sensores y analizadores, , Gustavo Gili

Complementary Mencía, J., , Análisis de Fourier y sus aplicaciones, 2000, Cooperativa Universitària Sant Jordi
Doebelin, Diseño y aplicación de sistemas de medición, , Diana
Gregory, nstrumentación eléctrica y sistemas de medida, , Gustavo Gili
DD. AA.,, Transducer Interfacing Handbook, ,

Recommendations


Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before
CIRCUIT THEORY I/17204105
CIRCUIT THEORY II/17204106
ANALOGUE ELECTRONICS/17204109
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