UNIT 15

DIAGRAMS

Get Ready!
1. Before you read de passage, talk about these questions.
- ¿What are some types of diagrams used in electronics?
Some types of diagrams used in electronics are Block, schematic and pictorial diagram.
- ¿Where are diagrams located?
The diagrams are located in the service manual.

Reading.
Read the magazine article. Then, choose the correct answers.
1. What is the main idea of the passage?
C. How to understand electronics manuals?

2. Which of the following is NOT discussed in the article?

A. The function of a chassis.

3. According to the article, which diagram has the most details-

A. Schematic diagram.

Vocabulary.
Match the words (1-8) with the definitions (A-H).

1 H Section A Represent an object with lines

2 C Overall B The specific place where an object is put
3 E Diagram C The total or complete part of something
Using ideas or theories to explain or show
4 F Lay out D
something
5 G Chassis E A drawing that explains how something works
6 B Placement F To design or arrange items
7 D Conceptual G The frame of an electrical device
8 A Drawing H A specific portion or part of something
4. Read the sentence pair. Choose where the words best fit the blanks.

1. Schematic diagram / block diagram

A. The Schematic diagram is the most detailed diagram.
B. The Block diagram is the most conceptual diagram.

2. Navigate / specify
A. Knowing the types of diagrams will help to navigate the manual.
B. The detailed diagram will help you to specify certain parts to be repaired.

3. Service manual / pictorial diagram

A. Use the pictorial diagram to see drawing of the parts.
B. Check the service manual for help with troubleshooting.
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5. ¿What is considered the most useful type of diagram?
The schematic diagram is the most useful diagram because contains details of the circuit.

7. Listen and complete the conversation

Tech 1: Well, it would be helpful if I could see a diagram of the pots
Most manuals have diagrams in them. That one should, too. Check the
Tech 2:
index.
Tech 1: Yep, the manual index has several different types of diagrams in it.
Great. Details pictures of the components would be really helpful, don’t
Tech 2:
you think?
You’re right. Okay, so this manual has block, schematic, and pictorial
Tech 1:
diagrams
Well, block diagrams are most basic, conceptual ones. I don’t think that
Tech 2:
will be helpful.
Tech 1: Then what about the pictorial diagrams?
No, that’s more for showing connections of parts. You need the schematic
Tech 2:
diagram.
6. Listen the conversation between two electronics techs. Mark the following statements as
true (T) or false (F).
1. F The man is missing the service manual.
2. T The woman suggests finding a detailed picture.
3. T They decide to look at the schematic diagram for help.