Selected aspects of sensor application in the design and implementation of intelligent instrumentation for recycling systems

The use of sensors in the development of laboratory equipment is widespread, and today there is hardly any modern laboratory device that does not rely on some form of sensor technology. Sensors are selected to meet specific characteristics of a given process. In the selection process, certain dominant features are typically considered; however, there are also specific sensor characteristics that are often overlooked, yet they can significantly impact the realization of the desired functionalities of the laboratory equipment. This paper highlights some of these aspects through a practical example.