MODULE 9-10

MAINTAINING MEASURING INSTRUMENTS AND

DIFFERENT KINDS OF TECHNICAL DRAWINGS
 MODULE 9-10
Proper Handling of Measuring Instruments

T h e m o s t p ow e r f u l m e a s u r i n g i n s t r u m e n t s
u s e d n ow a d a y s a r e m u l t i m e t e r s ,
o s c i l l o s c o p e s , a n d LC R ( i n d u c t a n c e ( L ) ,
capacitance (C), and resistance(R))meters.
Multimeters assess three basic electrical
ch a r a c t e r i s t i c s : vo l t a g e , c u r r e n t , a n d
r e s i s t a n c e , a n d a r e u s e d p r i m a r i l y fo r
b at t e r i e s a n d p ow e r s u p p l i e s .
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O s c i l l o s c o p e s d e t e c t ch a n g i n g vo l t a g e
signals continuously and are then
c o nve r t e d i n t o wave s t h at c a n b e
a n a l y ze d t o ex t r a c t i n fo r m at i o n o n
p r o p e r t i e s s u ch a s f r e q u e n cy, a m p l i t u d e ,
t i m e i n t e r v a l , a n d m o r e . D i f fe r e n t c i r c u i t
t y p e s c a n r e q u i r e m o r e s o p h i s t i c at e d
instr uments. T he inductance,
c a p a c i t a n c e , a n d p owe r o f e l e c t r o n i c
c o m p o n e n t s a r e c a l c u l at e d b y LC R m e t e r s .
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Listed below are the other types of
measuring instruments.

Logic Analyzers
Power Supplies
Spectrum Analyzers
Vector Network Analyzers
Digital Multimeters
Handheld Multimeters
Frequency Counters
Listed below are the other types of
measuring instruments.

Da ta L og gers
H a n dheld Thermal Imag ers
RF Comp on en ts
Si g n a l Gen erators
Powe r An a lyze r
Ba tte ry Tester
Cu rr e n t Se n sors
 LOGIC ANALYZER

A n e l e c t r o n i c i n s t r u m e n t th a t
records,check condition,analyzes and then
d i s p l a y s a s e r i e s o f d i g i ta l e v e n ts g e n e r a te d
b y a s p e c i f i c e l e c t r o n i c d e v i c e o r c i r c u i t.
 FUNCTION GENERATOR OR
SIGNAL GENERATOR

Signal generator produces a set of signals

f o r c h e c k i n g a n d tr o u b l e s h o o ti n g
e l e c tr o n i c c i r c u i t s .
Spectrum Analyzer
Vector Network Analyzer
 Properly Care for Measuring
Instruments

1. Lubricate instruments appropriately to prevent

corrosion.
2. Store instruments in an appropriate environment.
3. Know how to properly handle instrument during
use.
Different Kinds of Technical Drawing
Instruments

Technical Drawing
O n e o f t h e b e s t w a y s to c o m m u n i c a te o n e ' s
i d e a s i s t h r o u g h s o m e f o r m o f p i c tu r e o r
drawing. This is especially true for the
e n g i n e e r . T h e p u r p o s e o f th i s g u i d e i s t o
give you the basics of engineering
s k e tc h i n g a n d d r a w i n g . U n d e r te c h n i c a l
d r a w i n g i s t h e d i a g r a m th a t d r a w s o r
s k e tc h e s e l e c t r i c a l w i r i n g .
Different Kinds of Technical Drawing
Instruments

A Diagram in an electronics and electrical

c i r c u i t i s v e r y u s e f u l . I t s e r v e d a s th e
reference to design and troubleshoot
e l e c tr i c a l c o m p o n e n ts . T h e m o s t c o m m o n l y
used electronic diagrams are block
d i a g r a m , p i c t o r i a l d i a g r a m , s c h e m a ti c
diagram, and wiring diagram. Each
diagram has a unique characteristic.
 Drawing Instruments

D r a w i n g i n s t r u m e n ts a r e u s e d i n m a k i n g
precise drawings or diagrams. It can
produce accurate, good, and presentable
d r a w i n g s . S o m e o f t h e d r a w i n g i n s tr u m e n ts
a r e a l s o u s e d i n e l e c tr o n i c d r a f ti n g a n d
e n g i n e e r i n g . B e l o w i s a l i s t o f th e m o s t
f r e q u e n t l y u s e d d r a w i n g i n s t r u m e n ts a n d
m a t e r i a l s i n e l e c tr o n i c d r a f ti n g .
 Drawing Instruments

Drawing Pencils
An instrument that is used basically for
writing and drawing. It is made up of
g r a p h i t e l e a d , w o o d , a n d s o m e t i m e s w i th
an eraser in it.
 Drawing Instruments

Eraser
A n i n s t r u m e n t t h a t i s u s e d to e r a s e
unnecessary marks, correct wrong
drawings, and make your drawing clean
and neat.
 Drawing Instruments

P r o tr a c to r
A semi-circular plastic instrument with prints of
measures from 0 to 180 degrees. This is used to
measure angles. It is capable of making and
measuring 0 to 360° that also available in the
market.
 Drawing Instruments

Compass
This drawing instrument is used to draw arcs and
circles. It has two legs:one leg has a pointed needle
which is usually put at the center of the paper or
canvas and the other leg, where is the pencil located to
draw circles or marks.
 Drawing Instruments

Set Squares
Set Squares are two triangular patterns made of
plastic that are used to make accurate angles and
parallel or perpendicular lines. A pair of set squares
(30° - 60°) and 45°. These patterns are made to draw
lines at 30°,60°, and 45°.
 Drawing Instruments

Drawing Board
A drawing board is traditionally made of wood or
timber that has a metal frame to form a desk for
making drawings or designs. It has two sizes, the A3
and A4.
 Drawing Instruments

T-square
A T-square is made of wood or plastic. It has two parts
namely the stock and the blade. The blade of T-square
is made to draw vertical and inclined lines
at 30° to 60°.
 Drawing Instruments

Drafting machine or drafter.

The drafting machine is used to combined the function
of T-square, protractor, and set squares.
 Drawing Instruments

Drawing pins and clips.

The drawing sheet on the drawing board is fixed by
using pins and clips.
 Drawing Instruments

Electronic template
An electronic template is mostly made of flexible
plastic that has different symbols and designs that can
be traced by using a drawing pencil.