SELF-CHECK 3.

1-1
A. Direction: Write the letter of your answer in your answer sheet.
1. It is the tool used to measure the amount of electric current.
A. clamp meter B. micrometer C. steel rule D. service meter
2. It is a measuring instrument used to record the amount of
electrical consumption.
A. clamp meter B. micrometer C. steel rule D. service meter

3. It is a tool used to measure short and long distances

A. clamp meter B. micrometer C. steel rule D. metric rule
4. It is a very useful test instrument which can easily be set as
voltmeter, ammeter and ohmmeter.
A. multi-meter B. clamp meter C. caliper D. megger

5. These are the tools which is considered as the most convenient

size to carry around.
A. steel tape B. ammeter C. straight edge D.
steel rule

B. Direction: Name the following measuring tools.

 ANSWER KEY 3.1-1
A. Direction: Write the letter of your answer in your answer sheet.
A 1. Tool used to measure the amount of electric current.
A. clamp meter B. micrometer C. steel rule D. service meter
D 2. It is a measuring instrument used to record the amount of
electrical consumption.
A. clamp meter B. micrometer C. steel rule D. service meter

D 3. It is a tool used to measure shrt and long distances

A. clamp meter B. micrometer C. steel rule D. metric rule

A 4. A very useful test instrument which can easily be set as

voltmeter, ammeter and ohmmeter.
A. multi-meter B. clamp meter C. caliper D. megger

A 5. The tools which is considered as the most convenient size to carry

around.
A. steel tape B. ammeter C. straight edge D. steel
rule
B. Direction: Name the following measuring tools.

Megger Digital multitester Watt meter

Clamp meter Pull rush rule

LEARNING OUTCOME # 2 Carry out measurements and calculations.
CONTENTS:
 System of measurement
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:
1. Appropriate measuring instrument is selected to achieve required
outcome
2. Accurate measurements are obtained for job
3. Calculation needed to complete work tasks are performed using the
four basic process of addition (+), subtraction (-), multiplication (x),
and division (/)
4. Calculation involving fractions, percentages and mixed numbers are
used to complete workplace tasks.
5. Numerical computation is checked and corrected for accuracy
6. Instruments are read to the limit of accuracy of the tool.
Students/trainees must be provided with the following shapes and
measuring tools:
 Round
 Square
 Rectangular
 Sphere
 Vernier caliper
 English/Metric rule
METHODOLOGIES
 Self- paced/ modular
 Demonstration
 Small group discussion
 Distance learning
Assessment Method
 Written/Oral examination
 Practical demonstration
LEARNING EXPERIENCES/ACTIVITIES
Learning Activities
1. Read information sheet 3.2-1
System of measurement
2. Read information sheet 3.2-2
Multitester
3. Read activity sheet 3.2-1
ohmmeter scale measurement
4. Read activity sheet 3.2-2
Voltmeter scale measurement
Special Instructions
After reading this information sheet,
you must be able to answer self-
check 3.2-1
After reading this information sheet,
you must be able to answer self-
check 3.2-2
Perform activity sheet .2-1
Perform activity sheet 3.2-2
 INFORMATION SHEET 3.2.1
SYSTEM OF MEASUREMENT

Learning objective: After reading this information sheet, you must be

able to understand the system of measurement in EIM NC-2.
A system of measurement is a set of units which can be used to specify
anything can be measured.

These are common units of measurement used in making layout and

installation of electrical materials.
Linear measures
1. English system:
The English system of measurement provides the creative way on how
people can measure by themselves. For example, people measure shorter
distance on the ground with their feet. They measure long distances by their
palms which is equal to a yard.
 Inch
 Yard
 Miles
2. Metric system is a decimalized system of measurement. It exists in several
variations with different choices of base units. Metric units are widely used
around the world for personal, commercial and scientific purpose.
 Millimeter
 Centimeter
 Decimeter
 Meter
 Kilometer

English units and each equivalent

 12 inches = foot(ft)
  1 foot = 3yard (yd)
 1 yard = 36 inches

Metric units and each equivalent

 10millimeter (mm) = 1centimeter (cm)
 10centimeter = 1decimeter(dm)
 10 decimeter = 1meter

English to metric equivalent

 1 inch = 2.54 cm
 1 foot = 30.48 cm
 1 yard = 91.44 cm

The centimeter graduation

0.5mm 1mm 10mm or 1cm

The graduation shows that every digit is 0.5mm

How to read the cm graduation:

 First graduation is 0.5 mm
 Second graduation is 1mm
 Third graduation is 1.5mm
  Fourth graduation is 2mm

If the graduation reaches 10mm, it is equivalent to 1cm.

The inch graduation

0 1/8 1/4 3/8 1/2 5/8 3/4 7/8 1in.

1/16 3/16 5/16 7/16 9/16 11/16 13/16 15/16

How to read the inch graduation:

 First graduation is 1/16
 Second graduation is 18
 Third graduation is 3/16
 Fourth graduation is 1/4, then follow the given scale above.

The inch graduation in a steel rule:

Converting the unit of measurement from English to metric and vice

versa
Example:

1. 24 inches = ________ cm
Hence

Perform the indicated operation.

2.54 cm 1. Cancel the common unit and
24 inches = (24 inches)
1inch 2. Perform the indicated
operation.

Therefore: 24 inches = 60.96 cm

2. 5 feet = ________ inches

Hence
12inches 1. Cancel the common unit and
5 feet = 5feet 2. Perform the indicated
1 foot
operation.

Therefore: 5 feet = 60 inches

 SELF-CHECK 4.1-1
A. Direction: Write the equivalent value of the given unit.

_______ 1. 1cm is _____ mm

_______ 2. 1 yard is _____ inches
_______ 3. 1dm is _____ cm
_______ 4. 10mm is _____ cm
_______ 5. 1foot is _____ inches

B. Direction: Write the correct unit abbreviation of the following:

_______ 6. Centimeter
_______ 7. Meter
_______ 8. Decimeter
_______ 9. Yard
_______ 10. Feet

C. Direction: Convert the following:

1. 10 feet = _________ cm
2. 70 cm = _________ mm
3. 15 inches = _________ ft
4. 5 meters = _________ yard
 ANSWER KEY 4.2-1

A. Direction: Write the equivalent value of the given unit.

10 mm.1. 1cm is _____ mm

36 in. 2. 1 yard is _____ inches
10 cm.3. 1 dm is _____ cm
1 cm. 4. 10 mm is _____ cm
12 in. 5. 1 foot is _____ inches

B. Direction: Write the correct unit abbreviation of the following:

Cm 6. Centimeter
M 7. Meter
Dm 8. Decimeter
Yd 9. Yard
Ft. 10. Feet
C. Direction: Convert the following:
1. 10 feet = _________ cm
2. 70 cm = _________ mm
3. 15 inches = _________ ft
4. 5 meters = _________ yard
 INFORMATION SHEET 3.2-2
MULTITESTER

Learning objective:

After reading this information sheet, you must be able to familiarize the parts
and uses of multitester:

The Multitester or multimeter is sometimes called the VOM (voltmeter,

ohmmeter, milliammeter). It is the best instrument that can measure voltage,
resistance and current. It is generally made of two types: the analog and the
digital.
Parts of the multi tester

Meter scale

Pointer

Zero ohms
Adjust knob
witch
Test probes
Function of each parts of a multitester

Meter scale is used to identify the amount of voltage current and resistance
of the circuit being measured.

Pointer is a movable part of the multi-tester which deflects and indicates

the reading.

Pointer

Infinite position adjusting screw is used to adjust the pointer to zero

before testing is performed in order to gain an accurate measurement.
 Range Selector switch is composed of several setting for voltage, current
and resistance which is used to indicate the kind of range( voltage, current and
resistance)to be measured.

Test probe positive (red), negative (black) is used to connect the circuit to
the electrical components being tested.

Proper care and maintenance of the multi tester

 Read manual of instructions on how to operate the multi tester.

 In reading the amount of voltage, always start with the highest range to
avoid reading voltage higher than the tester setting.
 Be sure that the tester is set to the correct range setting: resistance
range when measuring the ohm, voltage range when measuring voltage
and ammeter range when measuring the value of electric current.
 Always check the condition of its battery. Worn out batteries will damage
the internal setting of the tester.
 When the tester is not in used or will be stored, set the selector switch to
1000V or to OFF position.
 Never drop the tester.