Actuator-sensor configuration

Fig. 6.5. Controlling of surface structures, a With standard actuator-sensor configurations (A actuator, S sensor), b with linked self-sensing actuators (A/S adaptronic actuator-sensor module)...

The field of electroactive transducers has reached a certain maturity that they can be used in establishing flmctional devices. The object of this chapter is to review configurations for flmctional devices articulated with EAP actuators, or combination of actuators and sensors, which can be considered as the devices. It is our tmder-standing that a device is an invention or a means such as a mechanical, electrical, or a combination of both, for a particular purpose. A transducer is a device which converts one form of energy into another, e.g., electrical into mechanical and vice versa. This follows that EAP transducers refer to the actuators, sensors, and energy harvesters made of electroactive polymers. 

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Wang, S. F., Chiu, M. H., Chang, R. S. (2006) Numerical simulation of a D-type optical fiber sensor based on the Kretchmann s configuration and heterodyne KAerferornsVcy. Sensors and Actuators B 114 120-126. 

Easy integration of sample systems with multiple physical/chemical sensors utilizing modem multi-drop commimication networks. An important aspect of the communication network (NeSSI -bus) is plug-n-play (i.e., self-identification/self-configuration of sensors and actuators) interchangeability. Increased use of small, smart, integrated sampling, sensor, and analyzer transmitters to provide more information about the sample and the process. Validation of representative sample and analysis. 

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This means that there are three independent subsystems, one for each of sensors, logic unit and actuator configurations. 

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