manifold absolute pressure sensor

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• 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

• absolute pressure sensor — See manifold absolute pressure sensor …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• absolute pressure — Pressure measured from a starting point of zero in perfect vacuum. When measured by the absolute pressure scale, atmospheric pressure is 14.7 psi or 29.92 inches of mercury (in Hg). Also see manifold absolute pressure sensor …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• barometric and manifold absolute pressure sensor — (BMAP) a housing containing both BP and MAP sensors …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• manifold pressure sensor — A sensor that reads pressure changes in the intake manifold in relation to barometric pressure. Also known as manifold vacuum sensor, manifold absolute pressure sensor, pressure differential sensor, or vacuum sensor …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• pressure sensor — See absolute pressure sensor barometric pressure sensor manifold absolute pressure sensor oil pressure sensor …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• 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 — [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

• absolute — A conic (a quadric in three dimensions) formed by the assemblage of the points at infinity on a line (in general two points). Its form determines the metrical properties of the geometrical system being operated. Thus in Euclidean geometry, the… …   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

• 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