Course Code: EEC201A

Subject Title: Measurements and Instrumentation

Course Leader:
Ms Pranupa S
(pranupa.ee.et@msruas.ac.in)

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 Course Details

• Course(s): B. Tech. in Electrical & Electronics Engineering,

Electronics & Communication Engineering
• Department(s): Electrical Engineering
• Head of the Department(s):
Dr. K. Manickavasagam (hod.ee.et@msruas.ac.in),
Dr. Hariharan Ramasangu (hod.ec.et@msruas.ac.in)
• Faculty: Engineering & Technology
• Dean: Dr. H K Narahari (dean.et@msruas.ac.in)

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 Why this Course ?
The objectives of the course are:
1. To impart knowledge on electrical and electronic systems and their subsystems

2. To enhance the understanding of the underlying engineering principles of electrical

and electronic systems

3. To model, simulate and analyze the behaviour of electrical and electronic systems to
predict and improve their performance

4. To design and build models of electrical and electronic systems to meet the specific
needs

5. To impart training on instrumentation and testing of electrical and electronic

systems

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 Why this Course Contd..
6. To train on industry standard simulation tools for simulation and analysis of electrical
and electronic systems

7. To build and test electrical and electronic systems

8. To impart training on professional ethics, history, economics, social sciences and

interactive skills relevant to professional practice

9. To provide a general perspective and opportunities for a career in industry, business

and commerce

The Subject is being delivered to meet the highlighted objective of the course to
meet the course aim.

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 Course Aim and Summary

• This subject deals with measurement system which includes

sensors and transducers, signal conditioning circuits and recording
and display devices; static and dynamic characteristics of
measurement system, instrumentation and measurement of
resistance, capacitance, inductance, current, voltage and power.
This subject also deals with signal and function generators and
analyzers

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 Course Intended Learning Outcomes
After undergoing this subject students will be able to:

1. Describe measurement standards, measurement units and

measurement systems
2. Describe the principles and applications of signal and function
generators and analyzers
3. Develop models of measurement systems and analyze their static and
dynamic characteristics
4. Design appropriate signal conditioning circuits and choose recording /
display devices
5. Set up instrumentation for a system and measure resistance,
capacitance, inductance, current, voltage and power and other
relevant quantities
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 Course Content
Basics of Measurements

Measurement systems – Static and dynamic characteristics, Errors in

measurements, Calibration and standard, Digital, Electrical, Electronic
weighing system

Measurement of Resistance

Wheatstone’s bridge, Sensitivity, Limitations, Kelvin’s double bridge

Measurement of Inductance and Capacitance

Sources and detectors, Maxwell’s inductance bridge, Maxwell’s

inductance &capacitance bridge, Hay’s bridge, Anderson’s bridge,
Desauty’s bridge, Schering bridge, Shielding of bridges, Problems
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Measurement of Power and Energy

Dynamometer wattmeter, UPF and LPF wattmeters, Measurement of

real and reactive power in three-phase circuits. Induction type energy
meter — Construction, Theory, Errors, Adjustments and calibration,
Principle of working of electronic energy meters

Signal generators and analyzers

Function generators – Pulse and square wave generators, RF signal

generators –Sweep generators – Frequency synthesizer – Wave analyzer
– Harmonic distortion analyzer – Spectrum analyzer :- Digital spectrum
analyzer, Vector Network Analyzer –Digital L,C,R measurements, Digital
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Basic electronic measurements

Moving coil, Moving iron meters – Electronic multimeters – Cathode

ray oscilloscopes – block schematic – applications – Special
oscilloscopes :– Delayed time base oscilloscopes, Analog and digital
storage oscilloscope, Sampling oscilloscope – Q meters – Vector meters
–RF voltage and power measurements – True RMS meters

Digital Instruments

Digital Voltmeters and Multimeters, Automation in Voltmeters, Accuracy

of DVM, Guarding Techniques, Frequency, Period, Time interval and
Pulse width measurements, Automatic vector voltmeter
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 Method of Assessment
There are two components for assessment in this subject:
Component - 1: 50% weight (CE)
It has two sub components
Part A: Term Test: 25% Weight
Part B: Assignment: 25% Weight
Two tests will be conducted one at the end of 6th week and the other at
the end of the 12th week, the average of two tests will be the marks
scored in term test for a maximum of 25 marks.
Student is required to submit two word processed assignments each
assignment is set for
25 marks, the average of two assignments will be the marks scored in
assignment for a maximum of 25 marks

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 Method of Assessment Contd..
Component - 2 : 50% weight
A 3 hour duration semester end examination will be conducted for
maximum marks of 100 and will be reduced to 50% weight

The assessment questions are set to test the learning outcomes. In each
component certain learning outcomes are assessed. The following table
illustrates the focus of learning outcome in each component assessed:

Both components will be moderated by a second examiner

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 References
a. Essential Reading
1. Class Notes
2. A. K. Sawhney, (2008) Electrical and Electronic Measurements and Instrumentation,
Dhanpatrai and Sons, New Delhi
3. Cooper D. and A.D. Heifrick(2009) Modern Electronic Instrumentation and Measuring
Techniques, PHI
b. Recommended Reading
4. Carr. (2003) Elements of Electronic Instrumentation and Measurements, 3rd Edition,
Pearson Education
5. Walt. (2003) Instrumentation Reference Book, 3rd Edition, Elsevier Science
6. Bell. (2002) Electronic Instrumentation and Measurements, Prentice Hall of India
7. Bentley. (2000) Principles of Measurement Systems, 3rd Edition, Pearson Education

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c. Magzines and Journals
1. IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurement
2. Journal of Instrumentation (JINST)
3. Journal of Instrumentation Science and Technology
4. Journal of Instrumentation Technology and Innovations
5. Instrument Society of India Journa

d. Websites
1. http://www.ieee-ims.org
2. http://www.ni.com/academic/measurements.htm

e. Other Electronic Resources

1. Hardware Lab

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 Course Delivery Schedule Contd..
Number of Subject Credits: 3 (3 Theory)
Lecture Date Time Day Topic Delivered Additional
No. By Activity
1 Introduction to Measurements
2 Characteristics of
Measurement
3 Static Characteristics
4 Dynamic Characteristics
5 Errors in Measurements
6 Calibration and Standard
7 Measurement of Resistance
8 Sensitivity of the Wheatstone
Bridge & Kelvin Bridge
9 Measurement of Inductance &
Capacitance

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 Course Delivery Schedule Contd..
Lecture Date Time Day Topic Delivered Additional
No. By Activity
10 Measurement of Inductance
11 Hay’s Bridge & Andersen’s Bridge
12 Measurement of Capacitance
13 Measurement of Power
14 Low Power Factor Wattmeter
15 Measurement of Energy

Term Test 1 and Assessment Week

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 Course Delivery Schedule Contd..
Lecture Date Time Day Topic Delivered Additional
No. By Activity
16 Signal Generators
17 Square Wave and Pulse
Generator
18 RF Signal Generators
19 Frequency Synthesis
20 Wave Analyzers
Group Discussion Obtaining Student
Feedback &
Assignment 1
Submission

21 Harmonic Distortion
22 Spectrum Analyzer
23 Permanent Magnet Moving
Coil Instruments

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 Course Delivery Schedule Contd..
Lecture No. Date Time Day Topic Delivered By Additional
Activity
24 Moving Iron Instruments

25 Electronic Multi Meter

26 Cathode Ray Oscilloscope

27 Cathode Ray Tube
28 Staff –Student
Special Oscilloscopes Consultative
Committee
Meeting

29 Sampling Techniques

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 Course Delivery Schedule Contd..
Lecture No. Date Time Day Topic Delivered By Additional
Activity

Term Test 2 and Assessment Week

30 Digital Storage Oscilloscope

31 Q Meter
32 Vector Impedance Meter

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 Course Delivery Schedule Contd..
Lecture Date Time Day Topic Delivered Additional
No. By Activity
33 RF Power Meter
Group Discussion Obtaining Student
Feedback &
Assignment 2
Submission

34 True RMS Meter

35 Digital Volt Meter
36 Digital Multi Meter
37 Characteristics and Guarding
Techniques of DVM
Obtaining Student
Feedback
38 Frequency Measurements Finalization of
Attendance and
Class Marks

Semester End Examination

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