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What is a Voltage Sensor?

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What is a  Voltage Sensor?


Voltage Sensor Definition


A voltage sensor is a device that measures voltage in an object, handling both AC and DC types.



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Working Principle


Voltage sensors function by converting the input voltage into a variety of outputs such as analog signals or audible alerts.


 

Types of Voltage Sensors


Capacitive Voltage Sensor



 

 

Resistive Voltage Sensor


 

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Circuit Diagram Insights



Understanding circuit diagrams of voltage sensors helps in grasping how they function and are connected.


 

Advantages


  • Small in weight and size

  • Personnel safety is high

  • The degree of accuracy is very high

  • Non-saturable

  • Wide dynamic range

  • Eco-friendly

 


 

Practical Applications



 

Power failure detection


  • Load sensing

  • Safety switching

  • Temperature control

  • Power demand control

  • Fault detection


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