Sensors and control in automotive applications on panel

This solution provides an introduction to the role of an Electronic Control Unit. Students use a number of pre-written programs for the MIAC Electronic Control Unit (ECU) to enable them to construct a wide variety of Input - Process - Output circuits using sensors and actuators typically found in vehicles.Curriculum, including experiments and teacher's notes, is available from our resources page. The solution includes component carriers, base board, a power supply, and storage trays and is based on our rugged Engineering panel.

Topics covered include:

• DC motors with speed control
• Stepper motors
• Temperature sensor
• Light sensor
• Potential dividers and their use
• Transistors as switches
• Use of relays
• ECU action and function
• Automotive control systems
• Sensor and actuator waveforms and signals
• Sensor and motor faults