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
manifold absolute pressure sensor — (MAP) A sensor which monitors the engine s intake manifold pressure and transmits the data to the engine controller. A pressure sensitive disk capacitor used to measure air pressure inside the intake manifold. The Map sensor sends a signal to the … Dictionary of automotive terms
pressure sensor — See absolute pressure sensor barometric pressure sensor manifold absolute pressure sensor oil pressure sensor … Dictionary of automotive terms
absolute pressure sensor — See manifold absolute pressure 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
Manifold vacuum — Not to be confused with Vacuum manifold. Manifold vacuum, or engine vacuum in an internal combustion engine is the difference in air pressure between the engine s intake manifold and Earth s atmosphere. Manifold vacuum is an effect of a piston s… … Wikipedia
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
Pressure measurement — The construction of a bourdon tube gauge, construction elements are made of brass Many techniques have been developed for the measurement of pressure and vacuum. Instruments used to measure pressure are called pressure gauges or vacuum gauges. A… … Wikipedia
pressure — [1] The force due to the weight of a substance exerted over the area the substance occupies. In metric measure, it is the force acting on each square metre. To calculate pressure, divide the force (in newtons) by the area (in square metres). It… … Dictionary of automotive terms
vacuum sensor — A sensor which detects changes in manifold pressure in comparison to barometric pressure; such changes indicate the need for an adjustment in air/fuel mixture and electronic spark timing to maintain efficient engine operation. Also called… … Dictionary of automotive terms
