Course on sensors and actuators in modern motorcycles
Online course of 300 hours in sensors and actuators in modern motorcycles. 6 modules covering sensor architecture, engine sensors, chassis and dynamics sensors, vehicle actuators, and diagnosis and replacement, with an assigned technical tutor.
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What you will be able to do
Describe the sensor architecture of a modern motorcycle.
Explain the operating principle of engine sensors.
Identify chassis and dynamics sensors.
Test actuators through measurement and functional tests.
Interpret signals using an oscilloscope and CAN buses.
Calibrate sensors after replacement.
Design the sensor architecture for a specific function.
Who it's for
- Diagnostic technicians dealing with modern electronic motorcycles.
- Vehicle electronics engineers working on sensors and control units.
- Motorcycle mechanics who need to keep pace with current electronics.
- Validation technicians testing electronic systems.
- Product R&D technicians developing new motorcycle functions.
- Motorcycle auto electricians moving into sensor and CAN diagnostics.
- Engineering or science graduates aiming to enter motorcycle manufacturing.
What you'll work with
- ISO 26262 (road vehicles — functional safety)
- ISO 16750 (road vehicles — environmental conditions and testing for electrical and electronic equipment)
- ISO 11898 (road vehicles — controller area network (CAN))
- ISO 19689 (motorcycles and mopeds — communication between vehicle and external equipment for diagnostics)
- ISO 20653 (road vehicles — degrees of protection (IP code))
- UNECE Regulation No. 10 (electromagnetic compatibility of vehicles)
- Delegated Regulation (EU) No. 134/2014 (environmental and propulsion unit performance requirements for L-category vehicles)
- PicoScope 7 Automotive
- Vector CANoe
- TEXA IDC5 Bike
- MATLAB/Simulink
- Arduino IDE
6 modules
1.1Sensor architecture of a Euro 5 motorcycle1.2Analogue, digital and PWM signals1.35 V reference supply1.4Signal conditioning1.5Calibration and tolerances1.6Redundancy in critical sensors1.7Communication over CAN1.8Vibration and humidity environments1.9Typical sensor faults1.10Workshop: sensor map of a sports motorcycle
2.1Crankshaft position sensor2.2Camshaft sensor2.3Throttle position sensor2.4Intake pressure sensors2.5Air and coolant temperature2.6Narrow-band and wide-band lambda sensors2.7Knock sensor2.8Ride-by-wire twistgrip position sensor2.9Gear position sensor2.10Practical exercise: measuring signals with an oscilloscope
3.1Wheel speed sensors3.2Inertial measurement unit3.3Brake pressure sensors3.4Suspension travel sensors3.5Tyre pressure sensors3.6Steering angle sensor3.7Lean and crash sensors3.8Radar in advanced rider assistance3.9Cameras on touring motorcycles3.10Laboratory: reading an IMU over CAN
4.1Injectors and their control4.2Ignition coils4.3Electronic throttle motors4.4Motorised exhaust valves4.5ABS solenoid valves4.6Semi-active suspension actuators4.7Fuel pumps4.8Relays and electric fans4.9Variable ride-height actuators4.10Case study: diagnosing a throttle actuator
5.1Reading live data5.2Actuator tests5.3Measuring with multimeter and oscilloscope5.4Calibration after replacement5.5Adaptations and learning procedures5.6Water damage in connectors5.7Original and aftermarket spare parts5.8Logging incidents and replacements5.9Warranty and liability5.10Case study: replacing and calibrating a throttle position sensor
6.1Selection of a motorcycle function6.2Identification of sensors and actuators6.3Connection diagram6.4Accuracy and response requirements6.5Diagnostic strategy6.6Validation test plan6.7Cost and availability6.8Functional safety analysis6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
The course is delivered 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so it fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is PicoScope 7 Automotive, Vector CANoe, TEXA IDC5 Bike, MATLAB/Simulink and Arduino IDE, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures: measuring signals with an oscilloscope, reading CAN buses in the workshop and calibrating sensors after replacement. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: ISO 26262, ISO 16750, ISO 11898, ISO 19689, ISO 20653, UNECE Regulation No. 10, Delegated Regulation (EU) No. 134/2014.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is required.
- An internet connection and a computer able to run the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with PicoScope 7 Automotive, Vector CANoe, TEXA IDC5 Bike, MATLAB/Simulink and Arduino IDE, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute certificate, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
No prior qualification is required; you need an internet connection, a computer able to run the programme software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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