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EEE 3100: Electrical & Electronic Technology

LAB 1
VOLTAGE, CURRENT AND POWER MEASUREMENT
1.1

Objectives

(a) To apply voltage measurement technique.

(b) To apply current measurement technique.
(c) To apply resistance measurement technique.
(d) To apply power measurement technique.

1.2

Equipments and components

(a) Multimeter
(b) DC voltage source
(c) Breadboard
(d) Resistors - 100, 1K, 560 and 330
(e) Connecting wires
(f) Probes

1.3

Theory

1.3.1 Procedure of using a Multimeter

1. Firstly, adjust the knob to either of the three types of measurement selection
(current, voltage or resistance) that correspond to suitable range (volt, milivolt,
ampere or miliampere etc).
Note: If the range of reading is not selected properly for example mA range is
selected to measure circuit current readings in Ampere then the fuse within the
mutimeter may BLOW!

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2. It is reminded that a good practice is to adjust the knob to the highest range of
the selected measurement type initially before adjusting downwards towards the
lower range.
3. The measurement scale (needle) is read from left to the right.
4. Before taking any measurements adjust the knob towards the resistance
measurement selection and touch both test leads on top of each other and
observe the meter reading scale. If the reading is not zero ohm (we have bias)
then adjust ZERO ADJUST (big blue knob) until the reading is zero.
5. Then, disconnect the test leads and observe the meter reading scale again. The
reading must be above the scale (infinity). If the reading is below the scale then
adjust the OHM ADJUST using a screwdriver. Please consult the demonstators
or the technicians before executing this procedure.
6. Calibrating the resistance readings to zero and infinity must be done prior to
making measurements.

1.3.2

Measuring Resistance

1. Ensure that the voltage source is disconnected prior to making resistance

measurement on any circuit connection.
2. Set the knob of the measurement type to (ohm)
3. Select the suitable measurement range. The range is usually marked with R x 1,
R x 10, R x 100, R x 1K.
4. Resistance values can be determined by multiplying the reading on the
multimeter (needle) with the range adjusted. Example 12 on range R x 1 K is
12 x 1 K = 12 K or 12000 .
1.3.3

Measuring Voltage (multimeter/voltmeter)

1. Set the knob to voltage dc or ac at a suitable measurement range.

2. Ensure that the test leads; are connected at the right terminal (plus and minus).
The red is + and the black is -.
3. In obtaining voltage measurement, the multimeter is connected in parallel to the
element whose voltage is to be determined (Refer to Figure 1.1).

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Multimeter/
voltmeter

component

Voltage
Source

Current
flow

Circuit
Network

Figure 1.1: Voltage measurement technique

1.3.4

Measuring Current (multimeter / ammeter)

1. Set the knob to current dc or ac at a suitable measurement range.

2. Ensure that the test leads; are connected at the right terminal (plus and minus).
The red is + and the black is -.
3. In obtaining voltage measurement, the multimeter is connected in series to the
element whose voltage is to be determined (Refer to Figure 1.2).

Multimeter/
ammeter

component

Voltage
Source

Current
flow

Figure 1.2: Current measurement technique

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Circuit
Network

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1.4

Experiments

1.4.1

Resistance, voltage and current measurements

Assemble the circuit in Figure 1.3 on a breadboard.

B

A
100

1 k

560

330

Figure 1.3: Resistance measurement

Determine the values of each resistors using multimeter as accurately as

possible.

Measure the value of total of resistance from point A to point B as accurately as

possible.

Is the measured resistance the same as in theory? Explain your answer.

If 10 V dc source is connected to the circuit, determine the voltage across each

components using multimeter.

Component

Resistance

Voltage

100
1k
560
330

6. Measure the current that flows through the circuit using multimeter.

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1.4.2

Power Measurement

1.

Use multimeter to measure the resistance of the 2.4k. Record this measured
value.
Connect the 2.4 k resistor to a DC supply, VS 0 10V. Draw your circuit

2.

diagram in the report

3.

Measure the current for each value of VS and record these measured currents.

4.

Use the voltage and current data together with the measured value of R to
complete the rest of table below for the power P. All power quantities should
agree.

VS (V)

I (mA)
P = VI
P = I2R
P=
V2/R
Rmeas

1.5

Exercise

1. If the resistor 2.4 k is changed to 3k, which resistor consumes more power
at the same current value?

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