Ex:No:1

Date:
FAN REGULATOR AND LIGHT DIMMER
Aim:
To obtain the output voltage waveforms of an AC voltage controller using SCR and
TRIAC.

Apparatus Required:

S.No. Name of the equipment / kit Range Type Quantity

1. Single phase AC Voltage - - 1
Controller Kit
2. Digital Multimeter - - 1
3. CRO and Probes - - 1

Formulae:

Precautions:
1. Remove all connections before starting a new experiment.
2. All POTs should be kept in minimum position.
3. All SPST switches in the kit should be in OFF position.

Procedure:

1. Connections are made as per the circuit diagram.

2. Apply gate pulse from the controller unit.
3. Adjust the POT and set a particular value of α.
4. Connect a multimeter across the load to measure and tabulate the
measured value.
5. Repeat the above step for various values of α.
6. Reconnect the circuit to the TRIAC and DIAC setup. Repeat steps 3
to 5.
Circuit Diagram:

SCR BASED AC VOLTAGE CONTROLLER

TRIAC BASED AC VOLTAGE CONTROLLER

Model Graph:

Tabulation: Using SCR

Supply Voltage Vin = ----(volts)

α Vout (volts)
S.No.
(degrees) Measured Calculated
1.

2.

3.

4.

5.
Tabulation: Using DIAC

Supply Voltage Vin = -----(volts)

α Vout (volts)
S.No.
(degrees) Measured Calculated
1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Model Calculation

Result:

Thus, the output voltage waveforms of a Single phase AC

Voltage controller using
SCR and TRIAC was obtained.
Ex: 6
Date:
SINGLE PHASE SINGLE QUADRANT AC-DC
Aim: RECTIFIER

To obtain the output voltage waveforms of a single phase single

quadrant ac-dc rectifier.

Apparatus Required:

S.No. Name of the equipment / kit Range Type Quantity

1. Single Phase Semi Converter Kit - - 1
2. Digital Multimeter - - 1
3. CRO and Probes - - 1

Formulae:

Precautions:

1. Remove all connections before starting a new experiment.

2. All POTs should be kept in minimum position.
3. All SPST switches in the kit should be in OFF position.

Procedure:

1. Connections are made as per the circuit diagram.

2. Apply gate pulse from the controller unit.
3. Adjust the POT and set a particular value of α.
4. Connect a multimeter across the load to measure and tabulate the
measured value.
5. Repeat the above step for various values of α.

Circuit Diagram:
Model Graph:

Tabulation:

Supply Voltage Vs = ----- (volts)

Vout (volts)
S.No. α (ms)
Measured Calculated
1.

2.

3.

4.

5.
Model Calculation:

Result:

Thus, the output voltage waveforms of a Single Phase

Semiconverter were obtained.
Ex:5
Date:
SINGLE PHASE FULL CONVERTER
Aim:
To obtain the output voltage waveforms of a single phase fully
controlled converter.

Apparatus Required:

S.No. Name of the equipment / kit Range Type Quantity

1. Single Phase Full Converter Kit - - 1
2. Digital Multimeter - - 1
3. CRO and Probes - - 1

Formula
e: �𝒎
(𝟏 + �𝒐� �)
�𝒐 
=

Vm = Peak Value of input AC waveform

α = Firing angle delay
Vo = Average value of output voltage

Precautions:

1. Remove all connections before starting a new experiment.

2. All POTs should be kept in minimum position.
3. All SPST switches in the kit should be in OFF position.

Procedure:

1. Connections are made as per the circuit diagram.

2. Apply gate pulse from the controller unit.
3. Adjust the POT and set a particular value of α.
4. Connect a multimeter across the load to measure and tabulate the
measured value.
5. Repeat the above step for various values of α.

Circuit Diagram:
Model Graph:

Tabulation:

Supply Voltage Vs = (volts)

α Vout (volts)
S.No.
(degrees)
Measured Calculated
1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Model Calculation:

Result:

Thus, the output voltage waveforms of a Single Phase Fully

Controlled converter were obtained.
Ex.No:
4
Date: SCR TRIGGERING USING R, RC and UJT FIRING
MODULE

Aim:
To test the functioning of R, RC and UJT FIRING MODULE.

Apparatus Required:

S.No. Name of the equipment / kit Range Type Quantity

1. R, RC and UJT Firing Module Kit - - 1
2. Digital Multimeter - - 1
3. CRO and Probes - - 1

Formul
ae: Vm𝒎
�𝒐 = 𝟐� (𝟏 + �𝒐� ��)

Vm = Peak Value of input AC waveform

α = Firing angle delay
Vo = Average value of output voltage

Precautions:

1. Remove all connections before starting a new experiment.

2. All POTs should be kept in minimum position.
3. All SPST switches in the kit should be in OFF position.

Procedure:

1. Connections are made as per the circuit diagram.

2. Supply the required circuit and connect the gate and cathode
to the required terminals.
3. Adjust the POT and set a particular value of α.
4. Connect a multimeter across the load to measure and tabulate the
measured value.
5. Repeat the above step for various values of α.
6. Reconnect to a different firing circuit and repeat steps 3 to 5 for
another set of values
Circuit Diagram:

R FIRING CIRCUIT

RC FIRING CIRCUIT

UJT FIRING CIRCUIT

Model Graph:

Tabulation: R Firing

Supply Voltage Vs = ---- (volts)

Vout (volts)
S.No. α (ms)
Measured Calculated
1.

2.

3.

Tabulation: UJT Firing

Supply Voltage Vs = ---- (volts)

α Vout (volts)
S.No.
(degrees)
Measured Calculated
1.

2.

3.
Model Calculation:
Result:

Thus, the output voltage waveforms of a MOSFET based

buck converter was obtained when it is controlled using time ratio
control (TRC).
Ex.No
:3 IGBT/MOSFET BASED CHOPPER
Date:

Aim:
To obtain the output voltage waveforms of an IGBT/MOSFET
based chopper in two and four quadrant operation.

Apparatus Required:

S.No. Name of the equipment / kit Range Type Quantity

1. IGBT/MOSFET Chopper Kit - - 1
2. Digital Multimeter - - 1
3. CRO and Probes - - 1

Precautions:

1. Remove all connections before starting a new experiment.

2. All POTs should be kept in minimum position.
3. All SPST switches in the kit should be in OFF position.

Procedure:

1. Connections are made as per the circuit diagram.

2. Set the mode of operation in the PWM module.
3. Vary the time period and frequency to obtain the required output.
4. Record the required waveform and signals.

Circuit Diagram:
Model Graph:

Tabulation:
Mode S.No. V pulse Time Reading CRO
(Units) Setting
Ton Toff
4 Quadrant
Mode

2 Quadrant
Mode I

2 Quadrant
Mode II

Result:

Thus, the output voltage waveforms of an IGBT/MOSFET Chopper operating in two

quadrant and four quadrant modes were obtained.
Ex:2 BUCK CONVERTER

Aim:
To study the characteristic of a buck converter used in solar charger.
Apparatus Required:

S.No. Name of the equipment / kit Range Type Quantity

1. Buck converter Kit - - 1
2. Digital Multimeter - - 1
3. DSO and Probes - - 1
4. Rheostat - - 1

Formula used:
Vo=D Vs
Where
Vo=Average output voltage
D= duty cycle
Vs=Supply voltage

Precautions:

1. Remove all connections before starting a new experiment.

2. All POTs should be kept in minimum position.
3. All SPST switches in the kit should be in OFF position.

Procedure:

1. Connections are made as per the circuit diagram.

2. Set the mode of operation in the PWM module.
3. Vary the pot (for varying the duty cycle) to obtain the required output.
4. Record the required waveform and signals.
5. Measure the output voltage using multimeter and verify the average value with
the theoretical value.

Circuit Diagram:
Model
Graph:
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Obser

Tabulation: S.No Ton D Vo(Measured) Vo(Calculated)

Model
Calculation:

Result: