PATHWAY: Climate Control Systems Technology

COURSE: Introduction to echanical Systems

U!IT ": ACCT#IS#" $asic Theory o% Electronics & Semiconductors
Annotation:
Through class discussions, activities, and demonstrations, one will successfully be able to determine the
types of the electronics needed in certain HVACR control system and what components make up those
electronics.
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GPS Focus Standards:
ACCT-IMS- Students will in!esti"ate the basic theor# o$ electronics and
semiconductors and identi$# how the# are used in %&AC'(
a. *nvestigate the basic theory of electronics and semiconductors.
b. 9escribe the operation, use, and testing of components used in HVACR
e.uipment.
c. *dentify different types of resistors and e:plain how their resistance values can be
determined.
d. *dentify the connectors on a personal computer.
GPS Academic Standards:
MMP Students will ma)e connections amon" mathematical ideas and to other
disci*lines(
a. Recogni'e and use connections among mathematical ideas.
b. 5nderstand how mathematical ideas interconnect and build on one another to
produce a coherent whole.
c. Recogni'e and apply mathematics in conte:ts outside of mathematics.
SCSh+ Students will identi$# and in!esti"ate *roblems scienti$icall#(
a. 1uggest reasonable hypotheses for identified problems.
b. 9evelop procedures for solving scientific problems.
e. 9evelop reasonable conclusions based on data collected.
f. +valuate whether conclusions are reasonable by reviewing the process and
checking against other available information.
SCSh Students will use tools and instruments $or obser!in", measurin", and
mani*ulation scienti$ic e-ui*ment and materials(
a. 9evelop and use systematic procedures for recording and organi'ing
information.
c. 5se technology to develop, test, and revise e:perimental or mathematical
models.
MM.P. Students will sol!e *roblems (usin" a**ro*riate technolo"#)(
a. -uild new mathematical knowledge through problem solving.
b. 1olve problems that arise in mathematics and in other conte:ts.
c. Apply and adapt a variety of appropriate strategies to solve problems.
d. 0onitor and reflect on the process of mathematical problem solving.
/ndurin" 0nderstandin"s:
+lectronics are an integral part of HVACR control systems. An understanding of the types of
electronics used, and what the components of those electronics are, is vital to an understanding
of the task at hand.
/ssential 1uestions:
How are electronics utili'ed in HVACR control systems;
<hat types of electronics are used in HVACR control systems;
<hat is the importance of resistors;
2nowled"e $rom this 0nit:
1tudents will be able to=
+:plain the basic theory of electronics and semi4conductors
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*lluminate how various semi4conductor components work and are utili'ed in the control
system.
9escribe the operation of cad cells and thermistors.
S)ills $rom this 0nit:
1tudents will=
*dentify different types of resistors and determine their resistance values.
Check and test semiconductor devices.
*dentify the connectors on a computer.
Assessment Method T#*e:
,re4test
&b>ective assessment 4 multiple4choice, true4 false, etc.
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?? 5nit test
3roup pro>ect
*ndividual pro>ect
1elf4assessment 4 0ay include practice .ui''es, games, simulations, checklists,
etc.
?? 1elf4check rubrics
?? 1elf4check during writingAplanning process
?? Bab -ook
?? Reflect on evaluations of work from teachers, business partners, and competition
>udges
?? Academic prompts
?? ,ractice .ui''esAtests
1ub>ective assessmentA*nformal observations
?? +ssay tests
?? &bserve students working with partners
?? &bserve students role playing
,eer4assessment
?? ,eer editing 8 commentary of productsApro>ectsApresentations using rubrics
?? ,eer editing andAor criti.uing
9ialogue and 9iscussion
?? 1tudentAteacher conferences
?? ,artner and small group discussions
?? <hole group discussions
?? *nteraction withAfeedback from community membersAspeakers and business partners
Constructed Responses
?? Chart good readingAwritingAlisteningAspeaking habits
?? Application of skills to real4life situationsAscenarios
,ost4test
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2 5/SS43 .: 6asic Theor# o$ /lectronics and Semiconductors
". *dentify the standards. 1tandards should be posted in the classroom.
ACCT-IMS- Students will in!esti"ate the basic theor# o$ electronics and
semiconductors and identi$# how the# are used in %&AC'(
a. *nvestigate the basic theory of electronics and semiconductors.
b. 9escribe the operation, use, and testing of components used in HVACR
e.uipment.
c. *dentify different types of resistors and e:plain how their resistance values can be
determined.
d. *dentify the connectors on a personal computer.
$. Review +ssential @uestions. ,ost +ssential @uestions in the classroom.
How are electronics utili'ed in HVACR control systems;
C. *dentify and review the unit vocabulary. Terms may be posted on word wall.
Anode Cathode 6I4S
Chi* /lectronics Inte"rated circuit
5/D Micro*rocessor Photo diode
'ecti$ier Semiconductor /lectromechanical
6I4S Parallel I74 Serial I74
0S6 Diac Triac
6. Bead a discussion on how electronics are used in the control of HVAC systems.
The similarities and differences of electronic and electromechanical controls.
The advantages of using electronic controls.
The law of electric charges and the law of centrifugal force as applied to electrons in an atom.
/eutral atoms, positive ions, negative ions, and current flow.
9iscuss the fundamentals of semiconductors, solid state electronics, and micro4miniature electronics.
Review conductors including free valence electrons
Review the atomic properties of insulators.
9iscuss semiconductors including what materials make good semiconductors.
<hat we mean by doping a semiconductor.
How to make an /4type material and what that means.
How to make a p4type material and what that means.
<hat is a ,/ >unction;
2 5/SS43 8: 4*eration, use, and testin" o$ com*onents used in %&AC' e-ui*ment
". Review +ssential @uestions.
How are electronics utili'ed in HVACR control systems;
<hat types of electronics are used in HVACR control systems;
$. Bead a discussion on electronic components.
3eneral
How electronics DsemiconductorsE are made;
Continue with specific components
9iodes
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<hat is reactification;
<hat is an anode and cathode;
Have several different diodes to pass around so that the students can become familiar with their
different shapes and si'es. Dbe sure to have B+9)s in the assortmentE
9iscuss the different markings used to distinguish the anode from the cathode.
9iscuss how to test a diode.
Have the student test diodes. Dhave a battery for the B+9)sE DactivityE
9iscuss rectifiers and why they are used.
Half4wave rectifier
(ull4wave rectifier
-ridge rectifier
1ilicone controlled rectifier
9iac
Triac
The difference in Bight emitting diodeDB+9E and photo diodes and where they are used
Bi.uid crystal display DBC9E 4 How they work and where they are used.
Thermistors
Have several different si'es and shapes of thermistors to pass around for students to become
familiar with.
How and where thermistors can be used to sense temperature and vacuum.
How a thermistor can be used to boost tor.ue on a ,1C motor.
How to test Thermistors. DHave students test various thermistorsE DactivityE
Thermistor use in a thermal electric e:pansion valve.
CA9 cells
<hat they are used for and how the work.DHave students test a CA9 cellE DactivityE
0otors
+lectronically commutated.
Variable fre.uency drives.
,rinted circuit boards
How ,C boards are made, used, checked and replaced.
*C)s
*ntegrated circuits what they are and where they are used.
0icroprocessors
9iscuss the advantages and uses of microprocessors. D,recise control, collecting information,
diagnosing problems, etc.E
9iscuss precautions to take for electrostatic discharge.
C. 1ummary
Have an opportunity for .uestions and answers from the students.
2 5/SS43 +: 'esistors and 'esistance &alues
". Review +ssential @uestions. ,ost +ssential @uestions in the classroom.
How are electronics utili'ed in HVACR control systems;
<hat types of electronics are used in HVACR control systems;
<hat is the importance of resistors;
$. Bead a discussion on resistors.
Carbon composition
<ire wound
Variable
,ower rating
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Replacing
9iscuss resistor applications in HVACR.
Cooling compensators
Heat anticipators
Capacitor -leed4off etc.
9etermine a resistors resistance value.
Resistor color band codes.
<hat the "
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, $
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, C
rd
, and 6
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color band represent.
C. 1ummary
Have students determine the resistance value and tolerance range for several resistors.
Have students check the resistance with an &hmmeter and determine whether a resistor is good
or bad. DHave some that are not within the tolerance rangeE
2 5/SS43 : Connectors on a Personal Com*uter
". Review +ssential @uestions. ,ost +ssential @uestions in the classroom.
How are electronics utili'ed in HVACR control systems;
$. 9iscuss how computers are used to manage building systems
Residential, commercial and residential
9iscuss the differences in mainframe and personal computers.
<here mainframe computers are used
The differences in a 0acintosh D0ACE and a ,C.
Baptops
Components of a typical computer
o C94R&0, C94R, C94R<, 9V9, 51-, (loppy disc
o 0onitor, keyboard, speakers, types of mouse
o Touch screens
9iscuss different connection devices and where they are located.
0ouse ports, keyboard >acks, 51- ports, 1erial ports, ,arallel ports, monitor ports, 0odem
connections, sound card >acks, e:pansion slots.
5niversal serial bus D51-E and its versatility
9iscuss different types of computer storage media.
9iskette, 0agnetic tape, C94R<, 9V94R, (lash card, 51- flash drive, e:ternal hard drive.
C. 1ummary
Have an opportunity for .uestions and answers from the students.
Have students identify the components and connections on a ,C and a Baptop.
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'esistance Measurement Acti!it#
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Culminatin" 0nit Per$ormance Tas) Title:
Resistance 0easurement
Culminatin" 0nit Per$ormance Tas) Descri*tion7Directions7Di$$erentiated Instruction:
,ass out 'esistance Measurement Acti!it# and have students turn in for completion grade.
Attachments $or Culminatin" Per$ormance Tas):
'esistance Measurement Acti!it#
:eb 'esources:
http=AAen.wikipedia.orgAwikiA+lectronicsH+lectronics?theory
http=AAwww.dmo'.orgA1cienceATechnologyA+lectronicsATutorialsA
http=AAwww.opamp4electronics.comAtutorialsAdc?theory.htm
http=AAwww.opamp4electronics.comAtutorialsAsemiconductor?theory.htm
http=AAwww.s.uidoo.comAcomputer4components4list
http=AAwww.electronicstheory.comA
http=AAwww.authorstream.comA,resentationAB10guru47#"%#4-asic4+lectronics4&utline4+lements4
+lectricity4Voltage4Current4Resistance4(orms4AC4Vocabu4electroni4+ntertainment4ppt4
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Materials 9 /-ui*ment:
Computer with *nternet access
9iode assortment
Thermistors
Cad cell
Resistor assortment
,rinted circuit board
3rounding wrist strap
C9)s , 9V9)s, (lash cards, 51- flash drives and a floppy disk
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