EE-100L – Electric Circuits

Dated:

Lab Instructor: Dr. H.M. Salman Ajmal

Semester: 1st
Teaching Assistant: Engr. Hina Shahzadi

Session: Fall, 2024

LAB-1 Familiarization with the basic lab equipment

Name Reg. No. Marks

2024 – BME –

10
1.1 Objective

This experiment will familiarize students with lab equipment’s.

1.2 Equipment

1. Different Valued Resistors and Capacitors

2. Breadboard
3. DMM (Digital Multimeter)
4. Power Supply

1.3 Conduct of Lab

1. Students are required to perform this experiment using the equipment provided.
2. Students are required to work in groups.
3. Students are advised to seek help from the course instructor, lab instructor, and lab attendants.

1.4 Theory and Procedure

1.4.1 Breadboard

A standard breadboard generally consists of rows and columns of connections for patching
electronic circuits. All connections in a larger column are shorted i.e. if the pin of an IC is inserted in
any one connection of a column, the pin is in fact connected to all other connections of that column.

The purpose of having two lengths of columns is to be able to use them for different purposes.
Similarly, all connections in a row of small columns are shorted. While length of all rows (a row runs
along the width of a trainer) is same, columns of connections are grouped in two different lengths
shown in Figure 1.1.

Figure 1-1 Breadboard

1.4.2 Digital Multimeter (DMM)

A multimeter or a multi tester, also known as a volt/ohm meter or VOM, is an electronic measuring
instrument that combines several functions in one unit. A standard multimeter may include features
such as the ability to measure voltage, current and resistance.

A multimeter may be analog or digital. You will be using a digital multimeter in your labs. There are
different multimeters depending on the features they have. You will use PeakTech P 4094 in your
labs, as shown in Figure 1.2. Brief description of power supply is available at
https://www.peaktech.de/uk/datasheet/f605200437454803851f2ede8866ffeb.

Figure 1-2 Digital Bench Type Multimeter

Quantities Measured

Contemporary multimeters can measure many quantities. The common ones are:

• Voltage in volts

• Current in amperes

• Resistance in ohms

Additionally, multimeters may also measure:

• Capacitance in farads

• Frequency in hertz

• Continuity that beeps when a circuit conduct

• Check diode

• Temperature
Specifications and Features

Table 1-1 Specifications of PeakTech 4094

Basic Accuracy DC +/- 0,025%

Capacitance max. 50 mF
Mains voltage 110/240 V AC; 50/60 Hz
Display Type Color-TFT
Over voltage category CAT I 1000 V
V DC max. 1000V
A AC max. 10A
Hz max. 60 MHz
OHM max. 50 MΩ
Temp. max. 1372 °C
Temp. min. -200 °C
mA DC max. 500mA
µA DC max. 5000 µA
V AC max. 750 V
A DC max. 10A
mA AC max. 500 mA
µA AC max.: 5000 µA

1.4.3 DC Power Supply

There are many types of power supply. Most are designed to convert high voltage AC mains
electricity to a suitable low voltage supply for electronic circuits and other devices. A power supply
can be broken down into a series of blocks, each of which performs a particular function. In this lab
you would use PeakTech DC dual power supply 6210 as shown in Figure 1.3.

Figure 1-3 DC power supply

The PeakTech 6210 is a laboratory power supply with 4 separate voltage outputs. Two outputs are
infinitely variable using the rotary controls, which are attached to the sides of the front. The rotary
regulators make it possible to set the voltage and current individually. The device also has the CC
and CV function, which is used to set or display constant currents or voltages. The main switch of the
laboratory power supply is integrated in the front, as well as the button for switching the output
voltage on and off. There is also the option of using the two pushbuttons for switching to normal,
serial and parallel, to set the type of interconnection of the mutually independent controllable
outputs. Another special feature that this device brings with it are the two fixed voltage outputs.
These outputs deliver a voltage of 5V DC and a current of 1A DC. Due to its versatility, the PeakTech
6210 can be optimally used in many areas of electrical engineering. Brief description of power supply
is available at https://www.peaktech.de/uk/datasheet/babeebad64004ecca97bcfb10d54e225.

Specifications and Features

Table 1-2 Specifications of PeakTech 6210

Input voltage 110/240 V AC; 50/60 Hz

Output Current 0-5A
Output Voltage 0 - 30 V DC
1.5 Procedure

1.5.1 Resistance Measurement

1. Turn off the power of the circuit.

2. Plug the black test lead into the COM jack.
3. Plug the red test lead into the VΩ jack.
4. Set the operations at ohms (Ω).
5. If you do not know the approximate resistance about to be measured, use the largest range
available.
6. The display will indicate OL.
7. Disconnect the component of which resistance is to be measured from the circuit.
8. Connect the free ends of the red and black test leads ACROSS that component. Resistance is
always measured with the meter in PARALLEL with the device.
9. If the LCD displays either "1." or "-1." with all other digits blank, the resistance is beyond the
selected range. Use the switch to select a larger range.
10. Once you know the approximate resistance of the device, use the switch to select the lowest
 range that will still accommodate the resistance of the device.

Figure 1-4 Resistance measurement

1.5.2 DC Voltage Measurement

1. In order to measure voltage, first turn on the DMM and let it go through its startup
procedure. Generally, the digital readout lights up and the unit goes through its self-
diagnostic checkout. Once that is completed you are ready to measure volts.
2. Now you will need to connect the red and black leads to the DMM. Connect the red lead to
the red input terminal labeled VΩ and connect the black lead to the terminal labeled COM
for common terminal.
3. Now you can measure volts by putting the red lead on the terminal with the higher potential
and the black lead on the lower one. The test leads are always connected ACROSS the
component to be measured. Voltage is always measured with the meter in PARALLEL with
the component.
4. If the LCD displays either "1." or "-1." with all other digits blank, the voltage is beyond the
selected range. Use the switch to select a larger range.
5. Once you know the approximate voltage across the device, use the switch to select the
lowest voltage range that will still accommodate the voltage across the device.

Figure 1-5 DC voltage measurement

1.5.3 DC Current Measurement

1. Turn off the power of the circuit.

2. Plug the black test lead into the COM terminal.
3. Plug the red test lead into the 10 A terminal for current measurements.
4. Break open the circuit at the point where you want to measure the current by removing one
of the wires. Connect the free end of the red test lead to one place at which the wire was
attached. Connect the free end of the black test lead to the other place at which the wire
was attached. Current is always measured with the meter in SERIES with the device. Using
the current meter incorrectly will blow the fuse or damage the meter. (It will also cost you
points on your lab write up.)
5. Reapply the power to the circuit.
6. If the LCD displays either "1." or "-1." with all other digits blank, the current is beyond the
selected range. Use the switch to select a larger range.
7. Once you know the approximate current through the device, use the switch to select the
lowest current range that will still accommodate the current through the device.
 8. Turn off the power before removing the DMM from the circuit.

Figure 1-6 DC current measurement

1.6 Safety Information

1. Be sure the required button is pressed for the desired measurement.

2. Never use the meter if the meter or the test leads look damaged.
3. Never measure resistance in a circuit when power is applied.
4. Never touch the probes to a voltage source when a test lead is plugged into the 10 A input
terminal.
5. Select the proper function and range for your measurement. To avoid damaging the meter,
disconnect the test leads from test points before changing functions.
6. Never apply more than the rated voltage between any input terminal and earth ground.
7. Be careful when working with voltages above 30 V DC or 30 V AC rms. Such voltages pose a
shock hazard.
8. Keep your fingers behind the finger guards on the test probes when making measurements.
1.7 Conclusion
 Assessment Rubrics
EE-100L – Electric Circuits – Lab 01
Name: _______________________ Reg. No.: _________________________

Method: Lab reports, instructor observation during lab session and oral evaluation.

Outcome Assessed:

1. Ability to perform experiments, related to basic electrical and electronics circuits, in order to achieve the
desired results as per guidelines. (P2) (PLO – 04)
2. Ability to respond effectively as team member/individuals adhering to ethical values. (A2) (PLO – 09)
3. Ability to reproduce the techniques, skills, and usage of modern engineering tools necessary for
engineering practice. (P1) (PLO – 05)
4. Ability to interpret output of experiments in written and graphical formats. (C2) (PLO – 10)

Performance Meets expectation (4-5) Lacking in expectation (3-2) Does not meet expectation (1-0) Marks

Selects relevant equipment to Needs guidance to select Incapable of selecting relevant

the experiment, develops setup relevant equipment to the equipment to conduct the
1. Realization of
diagrams of equipment experiment and to develop experiment, equipment
Experiment [1]
connections or wiring. equipment connection or connection or wiring diagrams
wiring diagrams. are
Flawless or with some Deficiencies in lab manual. Did not submit the lab manual
2. Lab Manual
mistakes. on time or having major
[4]
deficiencies

Total

Lab Instructor:

Name: Dr. H.M. Salman Ajmal Signature: _______________________

Date: _________________________