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ECE 2054 & 2074 Lab 01 Procedure Fall 2013

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Include the units for all of your measurements. NOTE: Your name is required! No Name = 0,
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Purpose of this experiment:

Learn about the ANDY breadboard, and multimeter measurements of resistance, DC Voltage, and DC Current

Parts and equipment needed:

MY-64 Digital Multimeter (or similar) and clip leads [Note: Some multimeters autorange]
Resistors: R1 = 1.0k (Brown-Black-Red-Gold), R2 = Red-Violet-Brown-Gold
A&D (ANDY) Board and power supply
Red and Black wires for breadboard and meter probe connections

A. Resistance measurement.

1. Can you measure the value of a resistor while it is wired into a circuit? (yes/no)

2. What is the power rating of your kit resistors?)

3. Use the resistor color code to determine the nominal value of R2 in , the tolerance in %, and the maximum
and minimum acceptable resistance values for R2.

Resistance Tolerance Min value Max value
R2 270 5% 256.5 283.5
Show R2's tolerance calculations
here: 270 + .05(270) = 283.5
270 - .05(270) = 256.5




4. Calculate the power dissipated in R2 if 5V is applied to R2's teminals. Calculate the maximum safe voltage
that can be applied to R2.

Power dissipated when +5V is applied .0926 W
Maximum safe voltage 11.62 Volts

5. Use your DMM to measure the resistance of R2 for each resistance range of the multimeter. [note: some
other meters automatically set the range (Autorange)]
Record the resistance measurement, meter range used for best accuracy, and your meter model number. If
your meter sets the range automatically, write Auto for the range.

R2 Meter brand and model: (eg RSR MY64)
Name: William Jones
no
Watt
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Measured R 264 RSR MY64
Range used 2k
Is your resistor within tolerance?
Yes

B. Breadboard Basics

If you find that some of your ANDY Board resistance measurements are higher than 2 Ohms, but not registering
as an overflow when digital Multimeter is set to its lowest scale, please show this to your GTA as there may be a
problem with your ANDY board, an issue with your digital Multimeter, or you are using an incorrect method to
make this measurement. Any one of these issues will affect your ability to complete this and future labs properly
so please address this issue promptly.

1. Read the general descriptions of the ANDY board and the digital multimeter given in the lab lecture notes.
Also read the ANDY Board User Manual and Test Procedure (posted on the OPEL site). You do not need to
perform the test procedure. Note: The raw +12V and -12V DC supplies will be closer to +/- 14V with no
circuits wired on the breadboard.

Following the concepts of Figure 1, verify the electrical connections in the Breadboard. Be sure to orient your
breadboard in the same way as the picture.

2. Set the DMM to measure either Ohms on the lowest scale or diode/continuity. Measure the connections within
and between the rows, columns, and the power buses.

3. Complete the partial breadboard drawing in figure 1 to mark the back plane connections. This should show a
sufficient number of columns to be representative of the breadboard. For future reference, you may wish to
draw and save a copy of your drawing with your lab kit.
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C. DC Voltage measurement.

1. When measuring voltage, what resistance does the MY64 voltmeter present to the circuit (see class notes)

R
meter
=

2. Connect the A&D board power supply to the board and plug the power supply into an AC power outlet.

3. Use your DMM to measure the DC voltage of your ANDY board +9V, -9V and +5V supplies (to ground).
The power supplies and the 0V Gnd are found above the breadboard section of the ANDY board. Use the
DC range that provides the best resolution and accuracy. If your meter is not the MY64, write the correct
range for your meter model.

4. Change the meter range to 2VAC and measure the +5V supply voltage.

Measurement Range used Measured Voltage
+9V supply 20 9.02
-9V supply 20 -9.10
+5V supply 20 5.03
M Ohms
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+5V supply
2VAC
.003

5. Look at the the AC voltage measurement and explain why you must check both AC and DC ranges when
measuring an unknown voltage? (Imagine a large AC or DC voltage measured with the opposite range!)

To make sure the circuit component isnt bad and to avoid breaking the multimeter.

D. DC Current measurement (Note: this is the ANDY board short circuit current!).

1. When you measure an unknown current, why should you always first measure the current using the 10A
range, and measure for both AC and DC current before you use the mA measurements?

To avoid destroying the fuse inside the multi-meter used for mA scales.

2. Why should you always move the red meter lead back to the VHz jack immediately after completing current
measurements?

Not moving it may blow the fuse.

3. Set the meter lead and range to measure 10A DC and briefly measure the short circuit current available from
the +9V supply (NOTE: USE CAUTION and work fast! Make sure that the red meter lead is in the 10A
jack.)

Note: You should see 1.0A < I
meas
< 2.1A. If your current is out of this range, do not continue until see a
GTA or Dave Fritz for assistance. It is normal for the current to quickly decrease because the regulator
temperature rises quickly and self protects. Once the regulator gets hot, the current limit will be <1.2A until it
cools. The 9V regulator is mounted on the black heat sink in the top left corner of the ANDY board.

4. Switch the meter range switch to 10A AC and briefly measure the short circuit current available from the +9V
supply.

Measurement Range used Measured Current
+9V supply current 10ADC
1.81
+9V supply current 10AAC
.10

5. Notice how the current appears to be very low or zero on the AC setting.
To save your meter fuse, always check an unknown current on both 10A AC and 10A DC before you use the
mA scale. Before continuing, move the red meter lead back to VHz.

E. Ohms Law and Series Resistors

1. Construct the circuit in Figure 2 below on your ANDY board. The 9V source and the 0V Gnd are found above
the breadboard section of the ANDY board.
NOTE: Use good wiring practice (short wires, Red for power, black for Ground).
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Figure 2 Use the parts list values for R1 and R2.

2. R1 and R2 form a voltage divider circuit, where the source voltage divides proportionally between R1 and R2.
The current through R1, R2, and the source are all the same because they form a simple series circuit.

Calculate the equivalent series resistance of R1 and R2, the voltage expected across each resistor, and the
expected current that should flow through the resistors.

Series Resistance Expected V
R1
Expected V
R2
Expected I
1.270 kOhms 7.1 V 1.9 V 7.1 mA

3. Use the multimeter to measure V
R1
, V
R2
, and the total series voltage (V
R1+R2
).

Use your DMM to measure the current that flows through resistor R2 for each DC current range of the
multimeter. Begin with 10A DC, then move the meter lead and range to mA
DC
only if the current is less
than 0.2A. When you have completed the current measurements, unplug the red probe from the meter and
record the current measurement and the range used for best accuracy (write Auto if appropriate).

Use Ohms Law to calculate the value of R1, R2, and the equivalent series resistance.

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Word wont let me type in the table above.
IR2 Measured 7.09 mA in the 20m range
V1 Measured Voltage 7.08 Calculated R1 814 Ohms 7.08/.00709 = 998
V2 measured Voltage 1.89 Calcualted R2 217 Ohms 1.89/.00709 = 267
Voltage in series 9.01

The voltage measurements were very close to expected. The current was nearly exact.

The resistances are nearly exactly what was expected.


















Something to ponder(not required for this lab)

What is the parallel equivalent of R1 and R2?
What is the expected current through each resistor? What is the voltage across each resistor?
How would you verify this through measurements?
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After you have completed the Lab procedure,

1. Go to the Tests and Quizzes on Scholar, and answer the questions in the Lab 01 quiz.
The questions cover the multimeter measurements, concepts, and limitations from the lab lecture notes, and
the values you measured in the Lab procedure.

a. Upload the worksheet file (as a pdf or doc) where requested.

b. Make sure that you see the successful submission message after you submit your quiz! If you do
not see the message, Scholar did not receive your submission.

c. Verify that your quiz was received (you should see a submitted date & time, and score):

2. Submit this worksheet to scholar assignment "Lab 01 Worksheet"

a. Make sure that you see the successful submission message after you submit your worksheet! It
will be similar to the Quiz submission confirmation. If you do not see the message, Scholar did not
receive your submission.

b. Save the Submission ID and time stamp until you are positive that your worksheet was received
by scholar.

c. Check for the confirmation email. Save it until your assignment has been graded.

d. Verify that your status shows submitted with a data and time

Take your Lab kit to the OpEL and Validate your Lab before the due date and time.

WARNING:

10 points will be deducted for any item (meter, probe lead, power, parts, etc.) that you must borrow from the
GTA to validate.

Failure to complete the Quiz and/or worksheet submission by the deadline results in a grade penalty (up to
24 hr late -50% of your score; no credit after 24 hr late).

Late validations will receive a score of 0
ECE 2054 & 2074 Lab 01 Validation Procedure Fall 2013
Validation must be completed by the deadline.
This page is for your reference only - it is not graded.
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1. Have the circuit in Figure 2 completely wired and powered, and accurately
measure the current through resistor R2 in figure 2.

Meter Range Used =________________ Measured Current = _______________

2. Perform the measurement below chosen at random by the GTA.

a. Accurately measure the resistance of R2.

Meter Range Used =________________Measured Resistance = _________________

b. Accurately measure the voltage for the power supply designated by the GTA (+9V, -9V, or +5V)

Meter Range Used =_____________Measured Voltage = ____________________

c. Accurately measure the voltage across resistor R1 or R2 in figure 2.

Meter Range Used =________________Measured Voltage = ________________


The GTA will evaluate your wiring, probe connections, component values, and meter setup / measurement
techniques.

10 points will be deducted for any item (meter, probe lead, etc.) that you must borrow from the GTA to
validate.

IMPORTANT: The GTA will swipe your hokie passport and enter your grade into the data base.

Before you leave the lab, check your email for the card swipe confirmation and the accuracy of your grade.

Do not leave the lab until you have verified that your grade was submitted correctly.
Figure 2 (repeated for reference)
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If there is an email delay and you cannot wait for your confirmation, have the GTA provide a written confirmation
before you leave the lab.

Save the confirmation email until your grade appears correctly in scholar