Introduction To Smart Sensors

One of the biggest advances in the field of automation is the development and widespread use of smart sensors. But what exactly is a "smart" sensor?

A good ‘smart sensor’ is a set of sensors and meters driven by a microprocessor, and has functions such as communication and on-board diagnostics, providing relevant information for the monitoring system and/or operators to improve work efficiency and reduce maintenance costs. The intelligent sensor integrates all the functions of the sensor and the intelligent instrument and part of the control function. It has high linearity and low temperature drift, which reduces the complexity of the system and simplifies the system structure.