ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM

BASIC ELECTRICITY FOR ENGINEERING PROGRAMS – ELEC279

INFORMATION

 In the previous lab you might have noted that there is a relationship between current and voltage.
This can be translated into a mathematical formula where current “I” is directly proportional to
voltage “V”. The constant of proportionality is the resistance “R”.

Specifically: V = I R

We will verify this relationship experimentally in this lab.

MATERIALS
• 24VDC Supply Module
• Resistor Panel A
• Resistor Panel B
• Fluke 179 multimeter (2)
• 125 mA inline fused cord
• Connecting wires

You must use an inline-fused cable when measuring current with the Fluke 179 multimeter. The meter
contains a 400 mA fuse that is expensive. Using an inline-fused cable will protect the fuse in the meter.
This makes it easier and more affordable to maintain fuses with this lab equipment.

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PROCEDURE

A. CALCULATING CURRENT
Measure the resistance of resistors R1 to R5 on Resistor Panel A. Record the results in
Table 1.

Connect 120VAC to the power input terminals of the 24VDC Supply module. Follow the
connection method used in the previous lab.

Have your connections checked by an instructor.

Power up the 24VDC Supply and record the output voltage.

Output voltage: __________

Calculate the expected current for each of the five resistors (R 1 to R5) and record the
values in Table 1. Use the measured value of output voltage from the supply and the
measured resistance values in your calculations.

Show a sample current calculation for R1 on the lab hand-in sheet (last page).

Measure the current through each resistor and record the values in Table 1.

Remember to turn off the power when making any wiring connections or changes.

Measure Resistance Calculated Current Measured Current Percent Error

R1

R2

R3

R4

R5

Table 1

Calculate the percent error between the measure and calculated currents. Show a sample
Percent Error calculation for R1 on the lab hand-in sheet (last page).
Measured − Calculated
Error = × 100 %
Calculated
Have your results checked by an instructor BEFORE proceeding. {Sign off #1}

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B. CALCULATING RESISTANCE
Exchange Resistor Panel A for Resistor Panel B.

Connect 24 V DC to R6 using the current meter with inline fused lead to protect the meter.

Have the instructor verify the connections to this circuit.

Apply power and record the current in the table below.

Measure the voltage across R6 and record in the table below.

Use the measure values of voltage and current to calculate the resistance value for R6.

Repeat these measurements for R7 – R10.

Remember to turn off the power when making any wiring connections or changes.

Measure Measured Calculated Measured

R6

R7

R8

R9

R10

Table 2

Turn the power off and disconnect the wires from all the resistors.
Measure the resistance of resistor R6 to R10 and record the values in Table 2.
As with ALL resistance measurements, ensure the power is off and the resistance
being measured has been isolated.
Calculate the percent error between the measured and calculated resistances. Show a
sample percent error calculation for R6 on the last page.

 The percent errors calculated in Parts A and B should be very low. This demonstrates
that current, voltage, and resistance can be determined using Ohm’s Law.

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 Student Name

Show these calculations to the instructor for sign offs for this lab activity.

Sample Current Calculation for Part A:

Sample Percent Error Calculation for Part A:

Sign off #1: Part A _________

Sample Resistance Calculation for Part B:

Sample Percent Error Calculation for Part B:

Sign off #1: Part B _________

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