| has gloss | eng: IEEE 1451 is a set of Smart transducer interface standards developed by the IEEE Instrumentation and Measurement Society’s Sensor Technology Technical Committee that describe a set of open, common, network-independent communication interfaces for connecting transducers (sensors or actuators) to microprocessors, instrumentation systems, and control/field networks. One of the key elements of these standards is the definition of TEDS (Transducer Electronic Data Sheet) for each transducer. The TEDS, in essence, is a memory device attached to the transducer, which stores transducer identification, calibration, correction data, and manufacturer-related information. The goal of the IEEE 1451 family of standards is to allow the access of transducer data through a common set of interfaces whether the transducers are connected to systems or networks via a wired or wireless means. |