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Practical No 2: Use Devices: Tester, Test Lamp of Different Sizes

The document describes how to use a tester and test lamp for hardware maintenance. It explains that a tester can detect electricity in a circuit without direct contact, while a test lamp includes leads that can be connected to points in a faulty circuit to locate defects. The procedure involves identifying the components, explaining their use and layout, and handling them carefully.

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Practical No 2: Use Devices: Tester, Test Lamp of Different Sizes

The document describes how to use a tester and test lamp for hardware maintenance. It explains that a tester can detect electricity in a circuit without direct contact, while a test lamp includes leads that can be connected to points in a faulty circuit to locate defects. The procedure involves identifying the components, explaining their use and layout, and handling them carefully.

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Practical No 2: Use devices: tester, test lamp of different sizes.

I. Practical Significance

In order to know computer hardware system, It is a good idea that student get familiar
with various components of hardware system and their functioning.

II. Relevant Program Outcomes

All POs as listed

III. Relevant Course Outcomes

Use electrical tools, instruments, devices and equipment for basic level maintenance of
computers and peripherals.

IV. Practical Learning Outcomes

Use of given devices in hardware maintenance.

V. Practical Skills

Learn how to operate these devices.

VI. Relevant Affective domain related Outcomes

a. Follow Safety Practice


b. Practice Good Handling of Equipment’s

VII. Minimum Theoretical Background

How to use tester, test lamp of different sizes and their applications in hardware.

VIII. Resources required

Tester, test lamp of different sizes

IX. Procedure

1. Identify the components and explain its use.


2. Explain the physical layout of component.

X. Precautions

Handle devices carefully.


XI. Description

Tester

A test light, test lamp, voltage tester, or mains tester is a piece of electronic test
equipment used to determine the presence of electricity in a piece of equipment under
test. A test light is simpler and less costly than a measuring instrument such as a
multimeter, and often suffices for checking for the presence of voltage on a conductor.
Properly designed test lights include features to protect the user from accidental electric
shock.
A non-contact voltage tester provides an easy and safe way of ensuring that
electrical conductors do not have power without having to touch them.
The tester works by detecting the electric fields associated with AC voltages. These
fields are usually present near the live conductors, hence the reason why there is no
requirement for direct contact with the conductors.

Fig. Non-Contact AC Voltage Detector

Before you open an electrical box, you should:


- cut off power to the outlet at the main electrical panel
- confirm you turned off the right circuit

This is where the non-contact voltage tester comes in handy. The tester will light
up and/or make noise when it comes close to a hot (live) wire, even one that's covered in
plastic insulation. Note that it can't test through metal conduit or metal sheathing.

Fig. A voltage tester with three lamps to give an approximate indication of voltage magnitude
Before using the tester, check its batteries the easy way: by shoving the tip into a
live electrical socket, or holding it against the cord or bulb of a lit lamp. You'll hear
continuous chirps or see a series of flashes to confirm the tester has detected voltage.

Test lamp

A test lamp is a portable lamp in socket with free leads to connect to various
points of a faulty circuit to locate a defect (as a blown fuse).

Fig. –Test Lamp

How to make a series test lamp

1. Cut the wire into two pieces making each one a meter long.
2. Now you have two pieces of wire. Fix the bulb holder using one end of the two pieces of
wires and install a light bulb on to the holder.
3. You have other two ends of the wire free. Fix a two-pin plug on that free pairs of wires.
It means you can light up the bulb if you put two-pin plug in a live two-pin socket.
4. Check the continuity of the test lamp by an Avometer; be sure that bulb turns on when
the plug is inserted in a live two-pin socket.
5. Now, pull out the plug from the socket.
6. Finally, you need to slice one of the wires in the middle and remove insulation from
each of the cut-ends for half an inch so that the bare copper is clearly visible.
7. Your test lamp is ready for experimental test. Always use a cap to cover the bare copper
wire to avoid any accidental electrification.

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