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Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering Technician AMAT/ SETAS
Course: EET-216
DRAWINGS & INSTALLATION 3
Name: 1. _________________________________________________________
Name: 2. _________________________________________________________
Name: 3. _________________________________________________________

Lab # 1
TITLE: Lab-Volt Introduction
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Objective:
In this lab, we will introduce the Lab-Volt equipment and software which will be
used to perform most of the labs in this course.

Equipment:
 Resistor bank
 Power supply
 Connection leads
 Data Acquisition Interface 9063(DAI)
 Computer connected to DAI

Model 9063 – Data Acquisition and Control Interface The Data Acquisition and Control
Interface (DACI) performs two main functions: data acquisition feeding raw signal data to
the computer-based instruments, and data acquisition for implementing a control function.
Each DACI can perform these two functions at the same time. However, when a complex
control function is implemented, the DACI stops data acquisition for the computer-based
instruments and performs only data acquisition for the control function. The DACI has four
isolated, high-level voltage inputs and four isolated, high-level current inputs. All these
inputs are fitted with 4 mm banana safety jacks to make connections to electric power
circuits quick, safe, and easy. The DACI also has eight low-level, analog inputs which allow
measurement of other circuit parameters. Two of these inputs can be used to measure
torque and speed using a dynamometer (Model 8960-1 or 8960-2).
DACI has 4 Voltmeters and 4 Current meters as you can see the above figure.
All multimeters have 2 plugs (RED and BLACK). The connection of these 2 plugs are very
important. It determines the polarity of the measurements.
Most of the schematics do not show the details of the connections of the meter.
It is the responsibility of the technician to determine these connections.

High voltages are present in this laboratory exercise. Do not make or modify any
banana jack connections with the power on unless otherwise specified.

Procedures:
1. Make sure that the AC and DC power switches on the Power Supply are set to the O
(off) position, then connect the Power Supply to the three-phase AC power outlet.

Connect the Power Input of the Data Acquisition and Control Interface to a 24V AC
power supply. Turn the 24V ac power supply on.

2. Connect the USB port of the Data Acquisition and Control Interface to a USB port of
the host computer.

3. Turn the host computer on, then start the LVDAC-EMS software.

In the LVDAC-EMS Start-Up window, make sure the Data Acquisition and Control
Interface is detected. Select the network voltage and frequency (60Hz, 120V) then
click the OK button to close the LVDAC-EMS Start-Up window.

4. Connect the equipmnet as shown in Figure 1 below. Use the Power Supply to
implement the DC power source. Use the Resistive Load to implement the three-
single phase resistors
 5. Make the necessary switch settings on the Resistive Load so that the resistance of
the three-phase resistor is equal to ∞ Ω (all switches in the open position).

6. In the Metering window, make the required settings in order to measure the RMS
value (AC) of the resistive circuit Line Voltage EL (input E1) and Line current IL
(input I1).

7. After instructor reviews your connections turn on the Power Supply /3

8. Complete the Table associated with Figure 1

Calculate
Switch Statuses E1 I1 P1
Resistance
4-on, 5-off, 6-off
4-on, 5-on, 6-off
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4-on, 5-on, 6-on

1. Turn off Power supply. /2

2. Connect the equipmnet as shown in Figure 2 below.

3. After instructor reviews your connections turn on the Power Supply /3

4. Complete the Table associated with Figure 2

 Calculate
Switch Statuses E1 I1 P1
Resistance
4-on, 5-off, 6-off
4-on, 5-on, 6-off /2
4-on, 5-on, 6-on

Compare the P1 of procedures 1 and 2. Explain the difference:

/2

5. Turn off Power supply. /2

6. Connect the equipmnet as shown in Figure 3 below.

7. After instructor reviews your connections turn on the Power Supply. Use the Power
Supply to implement the AC power source /3

8. Complete the Table associated with Figure 3

Calculate
Switch Statuses E1 I1 P1
Resistance
4-on, 5-off, 6-off
4-on, 5-on, 6-off /2
4-on, 5-on, 6-on

9. Turn off Power supply. /2

10. Connect the equipmnet as shown in Figure 4 below.

11. After instructor reviews your connections turn on the Power Supply /3

12. Complete the Table associated with Figure 4

 Calculate
Switch Statuses E1 I1 P1
Resistance
4-on, 5-off, 6-off
4-on, 5-on, 6-off /2
4-on, 5-on, 6-on

Compare the P1 of procedures 1 and 2. Explain the difference:

/2

13. Turn off Power supply. /2

14. Connect the equipmnet as shown in Figure 5 below.

15. After instructor reviews your connections turn on the Power Supply /3

16. Complete the Table associated with Figure 5

 Turn on Calculate
E1 I1 P1
switch Resistance
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9 /3

Use the data gathered in the table above to plot a Current-Power curve.
Perform this step by computer and attach a clear, properly labeled printout to
your lab report. /3

17. Close LDVAC-EMS, then turn off all the equipment. Disconnect all the leads and
return them to their storage locations. /2

In this exercise, you learned how to set up and connect circuits using the Lab Volt
equipment.

18. Conclusion /3

Grading Rubric
LAB MARK Conclusion SAFETY Total Mark
Student Names
33 3 10 46
1

This Lab MUST be submitted to your instructor at end of lab class.

Appendix: Start LVDAC-EMS program.

Power Supply and Data Acquisition:

ENSURE Main Power Switch on power supply is in the OFF position.

Lab setup:
1. Start computer and sign in
2. Connect power to Data Acquisition Module and Prime
Mover/Dynamometer Module
3. Connect Dynamometer Module to Data Acquisition Module (when motor
not used)
4. Turn 24V Power Supply ON.
5. Start LVDAC-EMS program.
6. Select 120V, 60Hz then select OK.
7. Begin Connections that are required by lab.
Selecting Active Meters
Using Lab-Volt tabulating features

Using Lab-Volt Graphing feature