Also called sensing element or sensing element, sometimes called primary element. A component or device that directly responds to the measured variable and converts it into a form suitable for measurement. There is a certain relationship between its input variable and the output signal of the detection element. For example, thermocouple, thermal resistance, etc. [1]
- Chinese name
- Detection element
- Foreign name
- sensor
- Applied discipline
- Power system
sensor；detecting device
The measured variable ( parameter ）Direct conversion to suitable for measure Formal element or device 。 For example, a detection element for measuring temperature Thermocouple , can convert temperature into millivolt signal for display and control. 
