SV-AME-L4.2

Control system fundamentals: loops, transducers and actuators

SV-AME-M4 · Instrumentation and control · SV-AME-M4-A Sensors for temperature, pressure, level and flow, control loop fundamentals, and PID and process control applications.

Every automatic system aboard, from the jacket water thermostat to the stabilisers, uses the same vocabulary. This lesson covers **desired value, measured value, error and feedback**, open and closed loops, **transmission media, actuators and positioners**.

Independent study. xplor is not an accredited training provider and awards no certificate or Certificate of Competency. You must complete the MCA-approved Applied Marine Engineering module at an approved training provider and pass the corresponding MCA Small Vessel Competency examination for it to count towards an SV Chief Engineer CoC. AI-drafted content pending subject-matter-expert review.