INDUSTRIETECHNIK

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ENGINEERING
Instructor Manual

Test Unit

Basic Electricity 4
Theory

No: EE 009
 Test Unit

Basic Electricity 4

Theoretical Part

No.: EE 009

Edition: 2008
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 EE 009

Basic Training Electricity 4

Theoretical Test

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 BASIC TRAINING ELECTRICITY 4
TEST 1

1. State the meaning of the term "soldering".

2. Name the type of soldering most commonly used in electrical engineering.

3. Electric hand-tools can be damaged. Name the forms of damage which can cause an
accident.

4. Give the procedures for "First Aid" in the event of electrical accidents.

5. For voltage measurement the current through the measuring instrument must be kept
low; how is this achieved?

6. A measuring instrument is intended for use at an inclination of 60°, and is designed for
AC measurement. Draw the symbols which indicate these characteristics an the
measuring instrument.

7. Special rules must be followed when testing for zero-voltage state these.

8. Describe the correct procedure for soldering a wire into a terminal lug.

9. When testing insulation, the positive pole is connected to the earth. Give the reason
for this.

10. Give the precautions which must be taken when working with an open flame.

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 BASIC TRAINING ELECTRICITY 4
TEST 2

1. State the value of the electric current which is dangerous to human life.

2. An electrical Installation is to be put back into operation after stoppage for

maintenance work. Describe, in the correct sequence, the safety devices which must
be removed in order to connect a voltage to the Installation.

3. Draw a diagram of a simple continuity tester and explain its operation.

4. Name two instruments used for voltage testing.

5. State how to determine whether, when voltage testing, the voltage is direct or
alternating.

6. State two conditions which must be fulfilled by a soldered joint.

7. Explain the causes of a cold soldered joint.

8. State the rules which must be followed when working with acids.

9. State the procedure to be followed, when testing insulation resistance.

10. Sketch the symbol for a moving iron Instrument: for what kind of current is it used?

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 BASIC TRAINING ELECTRICITY 4
TEST 3

1. Name the main parts of an ohmmeter and draw a circuit diagram of it.

2. During current measurement the voltage drop across the meter is very low. State the
reason why this voltage drop is low?

3. State the rules which must be complied with to make an electrical installation safe to
operated.

4. Name two factors which increase the current through the human body.

5. Name four parts of a soldering iron.

6. Sketch the circuit for measuring a voltage.

7. Sketch the circuit for measuring current.

8. State the regulations for the use of ladders.

9. State the purpose of fluxes.

10. What is the disadvantage of some voltage testers?

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 BASIC TRAINING ELECTRICITY 4
TEST 4

1. Sketch the circuit of a continuity tester with an optical indicator and state how it
operates.

2. State the meaning of the designation for solder "LSn 60 Pb".

3. State the resistance of the insulation in the case of a fault current of 1 mA and the
following mains voltage = 200 V; 380 V; 500 V.

4. State the factors which are important for the measurement of direct voltage.

5. Name a second method of soft soldering, other than that of using a soldering iron, and
state what equipment can be used for this purpose.

6. Working with lead or lead compounds involves the risk of lead poisoning. Describe
ways of preventing lead poisoning.

7. State the current sufficient to produce the effects listed below an the human body:
Perception threshold above A
Cramp above A
Danger level above A
Death above A

8. Sketch the circuit for current and voltage measurement with an AC supply.

9. State the causes of a burnt soldered joint.

10. When testing insulation, at what speed should the handle of the magneto be turned?

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 BASIC TRAINING ELECTRICITY 4
TEST 1
(Solution)

1. Soldering is the joining of metals with a molten filler metal (solder) which has a melting
point below of the metals being joined.

2. Soft soldering.

3. Faulty leads and plugs; no device for relieving tension and preventing twisting; broken
earth wire.

4. Break the circuit immediately, taking due to insulate yourself; i.e., wrap a dry cloth or
garment around your hands; insulate your feet from the ground with insulating
material, such as rubber etc. With high voltage equipment first switch off, because it is
very dangerous to approach injured persons.

5. The internal resistance of the meter must be very high. A large number of windings -
thin wire.

6. Symbol for position =

Symbol for alternating current = ~

7. Immediately before using checks that the test lamp or voltmeter is functioning correctly
and safety.
Check firstly between the conductors, and then always test between the conductor
and earth.

8. Clean soldering iron.

Make mechanical joint and apply flux.
Make thermal contact; position the bit of the soldering iron correctly.
Feed in solder; solder and soldering iron bit from opposite sides. Melt solder under
pressure.
Withdraw solder and soldering iron bit and flick residual solder off the bit.

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9. The fault current should not produce any electrolytic action.

10. Check that all operational equipment is safe.

Do not leave inflammable objects or fluids near an open flame. Have a fire
extinguisher ready.
Protect your hands, hair and clothing from the open flame.
Close the valve of the soldering lamp or burner immediately after completing
soldering.

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 BASIC TRAINING ELECTRICITY 4
TEST 2
(Solution)

1. Currents over 50 mA cause death.

2. Remove protective covers.

Remove earth and short-circuit cables.
Remove closing devices (locks, warning panels).
Switch on installation.
Check voltage.

3. The current produced by the battery flows through the resistance to be tested. If there
is no break in the circuit the light (or buzzer) comes on.

4. Screwdriver with signal lamp and test lamp.

5. With direct current only one electrode of the neon lamp lights up - negative pole; with
alternating current both electrodes light up.

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6. Mechanically sound.
Electrically conducting joint.

7. The solder was fed in before the metal parts being joined had been correctly heated
up.

8. Wear special clothing to protect hands and eyes. Never pour water into concentrated
acids, but the reverse.

9. Disconnect the equipment from the voltage source (switch off).

Switch on all switches so that the switch line is also measured.
Disconnect consumer loads (unscrew filament lamps etc.).
Measure between outer conductor and outer conductor or outer conductor with
respect to the neutral conductor.
Switch on the consuming loads.
Measure between all conductors connected together, and earth.

10. Moving iron meters are used for direct current and alternating current.
Symbol:

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 BASIC TRAINING ELECTRICITY 4
TEST 3
(Solution)

1. Ammeter with the scale calibrated in ohms; an adjusting resistance for zeroing; a
voltage source.

2. The low internal resistance of the measuring instrument, caused by a few windings
made of thick wire.

3. There should be no danger to life or physical safety. The electrical equipment shall not
cause damage to material (burning).
Functional reliability should be sufficiently high to ensure fault-free Operation.

4. High voltage level, low contact resistance.

5. Electrolytic copper tip (bit).

Heating element.
Handle.
Lead and plug.

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6.

The voltmeter is connected across to the voltage to be measured.

7.

The consuming load is in series with the ammeter.

8. Set up ladders correctly and do not overload.

Do not use ladders which are too short; the top two rungs should be used as a hand
grip.
When working near doors, lock them.
Ladders should always be additionally held by a second person. Never place tools an
the rungs of a ladder.

9. They reduce the surface tension of the fluid solder to about 1/3; it, therefore, flows
better.
They remove light oxide layers from metals.
The soldered joint is protected against oxidation.

10. The disadvantage of voltage testers is that they light up even at small currents
(insulation currents) and, therefore, often give a false indication of a voltage.

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 BASIC TRAINING ELECTRICITY 4
TEST 4
(Solution)

1.

If the circuit is closed through the resistance Rx being tested, or through a conductor,
the signal lamp will light up.

2. LSn 60 Pb = 60 % tin (Sn) and 40 % Iead (Pb).

3. 220 V = Rins, 220 kΩ; 380 V = Rins 380 kΩ;

500 V = Rins 500 kΩ.

4. With direct current ensure that the positive terminal of the measuring instrument is
connected to the positive pole of the voltage source. The measuring range should be
equal to or greater than the values of the voltage difference being measured.

5. Flame soldering = blow lamp or soldering burner.

6. No smoking or eating. Work only with a respirator or extraction apparatus. Clean

hands frequently.

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7. Perception level over 1 mA.
Cramp level over 15 mA.
Danger level over 50 mA.
Death level over 100 mA for longer than 1 second.

8.

Ammeters are connected in the circuit in which the current is to be measured;

voltmeters are connected across the point at which the voltage difference is to be
measured.

9. The temperature of the soldered joint was too high, the flux had vaporized before it
could remove the oxide from the soldered joint.

10. The crank should be turned at 2 - 3 rev/s.

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 KEY TO EVALUATION

PER CENT MARK

88 – 100 1

75 – 87 2

62 – 74 3

50 – 61 4

0 – 49 5

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