MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, MALAYSIA

COURSE INFORMATION______________________________________________________________________

PROGRAMME : ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGYCOURSE NAME : FUNDAMENTAL OF TEST INSTRUMENTCODE NAME: ETN 103LEVEL : 1 SEMESTER 1CREDIT UNIT : 2.0CONTACT HOUR : FACE TO FACE 3.0 HOURS / WEEK NON FACE TO FACECOURSE TYPE : VOCATIONALPREREQUISITE: -CORE REQUISITE: -______________________________________________________________________COURSE OUTCOMES

At the end of the course, the students should be able to:-

1. Select the correct meter and range for specific measurement.2. Calibrate meter for current, volt, ohms.3. Select the correct signal generator.4. Determine type of waveform and amplitude from signal generator.5. Setup and operate oscilloscope.6. Measure waveform parameters.7. Identify specific tacho generator and reading. 8. Identify and check the condition of various type of measuring instrument.9. Calibrate and keep record of measuring equipment.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course covers theory operation and maintenance of test instrument, measuring instruments such as analogue and digital multimeter, signal generator, function generator, oscilloscope and tacho meter according to operation and service manual.

COMPETENCY 1 : FUNDAMENTAL OF TEST INSTRUMENT

Content standard1. OPERATE ANALOGUE AND DIGITAL MULTIMETER

LEARNING STANDARD

1.1 Select the correct meter.1.2 Calibrate meter for current, volt, ohms.1.3 Confirm range selection using digital meter.1.4 Identify range selection using analogue meter

TEACHING STRATEGIES

1.1.1 State the difference between analogue and digital meter according to its performance. 1.1.2 Explain and identify the choice of features (AC, DC, OHMS etc.) according to its specification. 1.1.3 Explain the selection of meter range according to safety operating limit.1.1.4 Identify correct scale range according to its specification.

1.2.1 Identify the polarity of meter probe according to operation manual1.2.2 Identify suitable reference unit to confirm reading according to measurement.1.2.3 Perform calibration on Current, Volt, and Ohm according to SOP.1.2.4 Perform zero error reading according to standard.1.2.5 Perform general check on meter according to operation manual.1.2.6 Follow the specification and safety rule according to safety precaution procedure.

1.3.1 Identify the application of various features according to manual specification.1.3.2 Explain the types of digital meter according to operation manual.1.3.3 Determine the function and operation of digital meter according to operation manual.1.3.4 Perform the measurement of digital meter according to measurement requirement.1.3.5 Confirm the correct polarity and range selection according to measurement requirement.

1.4.1 Identify application of various features according to manual specification.1.4.2 Explain the types of analogue meter according to operation manual.1.4.3 Determine the function and operation of analogue meter according to operation manual.1.4.4 Perform the measurement of analogue meter according to measurement requirement.1.4.5 Identify the correct polarity and range selection according to measurement requirement

SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES1. Lectures and laboratory work2. Reading assignments.3. Homework and laboratory exercises4. Quiz5. Folio

SUGGESTED ITEM EVALUATION

Construct item evaluation refer to examination syndicate guidelines assessment instruments.

COMPETENCY 1 : FUNDAMENTAL OF TEST INSTRUMENT

Content standard2. OPERATE SIGNAL GENERATOR

LEARNING STANDARD

2.1 Select the correct signal generator2.2 Determine type and amplitude of wave form2.3 Determine types of waveform

TEACHING STRATEGIES

2.1.1 Explain the appropriate application of waveform according to measurement requirement.2.1.2 Identify the waveform according to measurement requirement.

2.3.1 Explain the amplitude of waveform according to measurement requirement. 2.3.2 Perform signal checking and selection according to operation manual.2.3.3 Perform general checking of signal generator according to operation manual

2.3.1 Select types of waveform. 2.3.2 Determine the application of waveform according to requirements.2.3.3 Identify the scale selection of waveform (bandwidth) according to measurement requirement.2.3.4 Operates the signal generator according to SOP

SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES1. Lectures and laboratory work2. Reading assignments.3. Homework and laboratory exercises4. Quiz5. Folio

SUGGESTED ITEM EVALUATION

Construct item evaluation refer to examination syndicate guidelines assessment instruments.

COMPETENCY 1 : FUNDAMENTAL OF TEST INSTRUMENT

Content standard3. OPERATE OSCILLOSCOPE

LEARNING STANDARD

3.1 Connect oscilloscope to circuit.Set oscilloscopeClarify waveform parameters

TEACHING STRATEGIES

3.1.1 State the feature of oscilloscope according to manual specification.3.1.2 Explain the connection procedure according to manual operation.3.1.3 Identify the input channel according to its requirement. 3.1.4 Perform scope accessories according to manual operation.

3.2.1 Explain time and voltage measurement range according to operation manual.3.2.2 Perform setting range to make measurement according to requirement.

3.3.1 Explain the types of waveform according to manual specification.3.3.2 Perform time/div and volts/div according to measurement requirement.3.3.3 Calculate the actual measured parameters according to visualized waveform.

SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES1. Lectures and laboratory work2. Reading assignments.3. Homework and laboratory exercises4. Quiz5. Folio

SUGGESTED ITEM EVALUATION

Construct item evaluation refer to examination syndicate guidelines assessment instruments.

COMPETENCY 1 : FUNDAMENTAL OF TEST INSTRUMENT

Content standard4. OPERATE TACHO GENERATOR

LEARNING STANDARD

4.1 Describe specification of tacho generator.4.2 Explain tacho generator reading

TEACHING STRATEGIES

4.1.1 Identify the tacho generator specification according to operation and service manual.4.1.2 Explain the tacho generator application according to service manual.4.1.3 Identify the output terminal according to operation manual.

4.2.1 Explain the principle operation of tacho generator according to operation manual.4.2.2 Perform generator speed by tacho meter according to SOP.4.2.3 Perform tacho generator reading according to SOP.4.2.4 Compare reading of tacho meter to normal mechanical RPM meter according to measurement.

SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES1. Lectures and laboratory work2. Reading assignments.3. Homework and laboratory exercises4. Quiz5. Folio

SUGGESTED ITEM EVALUATION

Construct item evaluation refer to examination syndicate guidelines assessment instruments.

COMPETENCY 1 : FUNDAMENTAL OF TEST INSTRUMENT

Content standard5. MAINTAIN ELECTRONIC MEASURING INSTRUMENT

LEARNING STANDARD

5.1 Identify the various types of measuring equipment and check its condition.5.2 Check for calibration of measuring equipment5.3 Keep records and documents on measuring instrument

TEACHING STRATEGIES

5.1.1 Explain the types of measuring equipment according to measurement requirement.5.1.2 Explain the basic functions of measuring equipments according to requirement.5.1.3 Identify the different ranges and parameter of measuring equipment according to its requirement.5.1.4 Perform selection of equipment for the job according to requirement.5.1.5 Perform measuring equipments condition according to operation and service manual.

5.2.1. Explain the basic parameters for calibration of measuring equipment according to operation manual5.2.2. Perform calibration of measuring equipment according to operation and service manual. 5.2.3. Check calibration data of equipment according to manufacturer manual.5.2.4. Check calibration date and validity periods according to maintenance requirement

5.3.1 Identify the calibration data of equipment according to its calibration procedure.5.3.2 Perform equipment records according to workshop management standard.

SUGGESTED LEARNING ACTIVITIES1. Lectures and laboratory work2. Reading assignments.3. Homework and laboratory exercises4. Quiz5. Folio

SUGGESTED ITEM EVALUATIONConstruct item evaluation refer to examination syndicate guidelines assessment instruments.