Input/Output devices

Input/Output devices

Input Devices

An input device is a piece of computer hardware equipment used to provide data, and control signals to an information processing system (IPS).

Some examples of input devices include:

• Switches and push buttons

• Sensing devices

• Limit switches

• Proximity sensors

• Photoelectric Sensors

• Condition sensors

• Vacuum switches

• Temperature switches

• Level switches

• Pressure switches

Output Devices

An output device is any piece of hardware used to communicate the results of data processing carried out by an IPS, and translate the information into an understandable form.

• Valves

• Motor starters

• Horns and alarms

• Stack lights

• Control relays

• Pumps

• Printers

• Fans