Dictionary of automotive terms. 2015.
manifold vacuum sensor — A sensor that reads pressure changes in the intake manifold in relation to barometric pressure. Also known as manifold pressure sensor, pressure differential sensor, or vacuum sensor … Dictionary of automotive terms
sensor — [1] An electronic detection device that receives and reacts to a signal, such as a change in voltage, temperature or pressure. [2] Material or device which goes through physical change or electronic characteristic change as surrounding conditions … Dictionary of automotive terms
vacuum filter — A filter which removes electrical noise from the vacuum signal sent from the vacuum sensor to the ECU … Dictionary of automotive terms
sensor — [[t]se̱nsə(r)[/t]] sensors N COUNT A sensor is an instrument which reacts to certain physical conditions or impressions such as heat or light, and which is used to provide information. The latest Japanese vacuum cleaners contain sensors that… … English dictionary
vacuum solenoid — On some engines, a vacuum solenoid controlled by an electrical sensor switch is used to control the EGR valve … Dictionary of automotive terms
Pressure sensor — Digital air pressure sensor Compact digital barometric pressure sensor A pressure sensor measure … Wikipedia
manifold pressure sensor — A sensor that reads pressure changes in the intake manifold in relation to barometric pressure. Also known as manifold vacuum sensor, manifold absolute pressure sensor, pressure differential sensor, or vacuum sensor … Dictionary of automotive terms
pressure differential sensor — A sensor that reads pressure changes in the intake manifold in relation to barometric pressure. Also called a manifold pressure sensor, manifold vacuum sensor, or vacuum sensor … Dictionary of automotive terms
MAP sensor — The examples and descriptions in this article apply strictly to four stroke cycle gasoline engines. Other engine types such as diesel, or two stroke cycle can differ in the exact implementation, but the general theme still applies. The manifold… … Wikipedia
Level sensor — Level sensors are used to detect liquid level. The liquid to be measured can be inside a container or can be in its natural form (e.g. a river or a lake). The level measurement can be either continuous or point values. Continuous level sensors… … Wikipedia
