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    This document describes a lab experiment conducted by students to determine the relationship between position and voltage output of a linear potentiometer. The students measured the voltage at increasing positions of the potentiometer actuator and recorded their results in a table. They then plotted a graph of position versus voltage and drew a curve to approximate the potentiometer's characteristic relationship. Key findings were that voltage increased linearly with position from 0 to 2.899V over the range of the potentiometer. Applications of linear potentiometers discussed include audio control, measurement, and use in wheelchairs for terrain.

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    This document describes a lab experiment conducted by students to determine the relationship between position and voltage output of a linear potentiometer. The students measured the voltage at increasing positions of the potentiometer actuator and recorded their results in a table. They then plotted a graph of position versus voltage and drew a curve to approximate the potentiometer's characteristic relationship. Key findings were that voltage increased linearly with position from 0 to 2.899V over the range of the potentiometer. Applications of linear potentiometers discussed include audio control, measurement, and use in wheelchairs for terrain.

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    This document describes a lab experiment conducted by students to determine the relationship between position and voltage output of a linear potentiometer. The students measured the voltage at increasing positions of the potentiometer actuator and recorded their results in a table. They then plotted a graph of position versus voltage and drew a curve to approximate the potentiometer's characteristic relationship. Key findings were that voltage increased linearly with position from 0 to 2.899V over the range of the potentiometer. Applications of linear potentiometers discussed include audio control, measurement, and use in wheelchairs for terrain.

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    THE TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MOMBASA

    SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

    BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY IN ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS

    ENGINEERING

    SECOND YEAR, FIRST SEMESTER.

    TEE 4209 - ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD AND WAVES.

    LAB TWO: POTENTIOMETER

    UNIT LECTURER: MR SANDE STEPHEN

    UNIT TECHNOLOGIST: Madam BIBIYE MAHMOUD

    DATE SUBMITTED:

    Group 6 members :

    NAME REG NUMBER SIGNATURE


    1.KIBET BRYON MUTAI BTEE/350J/2021
    2.KIMUTAI TIMOTHY BTEE/351J/2021
    KIPKOSGEI
    3.JEROME WEKESA BTEE/352J/2021
    KULABUSIA
    4.COLLINES YANGA BTEE/354J/2021
    5.BARARE CALVIN BTEE/355J/2021
    OTIENO
    INTRODUCTION:

    A potenti ometer is an electronic element defi ned as a three-terminal variable resistor in

    which the resistance is varied manually to control the current fl ow. The most popular

    type of variable resistor and potenti ometer is the linear type. Linear potenti ometers are

    common in a variety of applicati ons, but it is mostly used to calculate the voltage in a

    circuit.

    OBJECTIVE:

    The purpose of this experiment Is to determine the relation between the linear shift and

    the voltage available on the cursor of the linear potentiometer.

    EQUIPMENT:

    • Signal conditioner module SC-7D

    • Digital multimeter

    • Vernier Caliper

    • Actuator of unit TU-7C

    • Linear Potentiometer module APC900

    BACKGROUND THEORY:

    Linear potentiometers are often rod actuated and connected to an internal slider or

    wiper carrier. The rod will be connected to a device or object which requires

    measurement. The linear potentiometer proportionally divides an applied regulated

    voltage over its operational range and provides a proportional voltage output

    relevant to the position of the wiper.

    Linear potentiometers are a contacting type of sensor which means that the moving

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    parts make contact with each other during use. This makes them sufficiently robust

    to be used within a variety of applications whilst remaining relatively inexpensive.

    They can function in wide temperature ranges and offer long life, high accuracy

    and repeatability. 

    PROCEDURE.
    1. Fit module SC-7D in the console of mod. APC-900.
    1. Connect the output of the linear potentiometer of unit TU-7C to the input of module SC-7D.
    2. Connect the multimeter set for d.c. voltage measurements at the proportional output of
    module SC-7D.
    3. Connect the power supply of module SC-7D and switch it on. Check if the measure voltage
    is null in the position 0; if not, calibrate the signal conditioner module SC-7D again.
    4. Increase 2mm by 2mm, the position of the values set by the actuator of unit and read the
    values on the multimeter (use a caliper for a correct positioning).
    5. Fill a table with the measured values (figure 8.15) and plot a graph with the movements on
    the x-axis and the measured voltages on the y-axis. (figure.8.17)
    6. Draw a curve which better approximates the points on the graph, this is characteristic curve
    of the transducer.
    OBSERVATIONS

    Position in mm Measured value.


    0 0
    2 0.147
    4 0.383
    6 0.553
    8 0.749
    10 0.970
    12 1.152
    14 1.349
    16 1.554
    18 1.739
    20 1.921
    22 2.159
    24 2.337
    26 2.532
    28 2.702
    30 2.899

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    ANALYSIS:

    Figure 1:analysis of a linear potentiometer , measured voltage against current.

    CHALLENGES
    1. Fluctuating values while reading the digital multimeter.
    2. A group consists of a large number of students hence not every student can participate in
    doing the experiment.

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    3. A Limited number of functioning equipment in the laboratory

    CONCLUSION:

    The voltage available on the cursor increases with increase in linear shift. That is

    from the results obtained and the graph (corresponding increase in voltage from 0

    to 2.899V)

    RECCOMENDATION:

    1. The students should read the first value as soon as it appears.


    2. The laboratory technician should check the equipment prior the experiment.
    3. More equipment be availed to accommodate smaller groups.

    APPLICATION:

    1. Audio control. Linear potentiometers are used to control audio equipment like audio mixers
    and graphic equalizers for changing the loudness and other audio related signals. This is be-
    cause they are easy to visualize from the position of the slider.
    2. Linear potentiometers are used in the test lab to measure displacement along a single axis
    either up or down or left and right.
    3. In industries linear potentiometers are used for length measurement. Linear potentiometers
    are easy to install and offer precise measurement values even under difficult conditions.

    REFERENCES

    1. https://www.waycon.biz/products/linear-potentiometers/applications-linear-potentiometers/
    #:~:text=Linear%20potentiometer%20%2D%20stroke,at%20high%20pressure – explanation
    of the application of a linear potentiometers in stroke measurement.
    2. https://www.variohm.com/news-media/technical-blog-archive/what-is-a-linear-potentiome-
    ter-#:~:text=Mobile%20Vehicle,Motorsport%20applications –explanations of applications of
    a linear potentiometer in medical applications.
    3. https://www.variohm.com/news-media/technical-blog-archive/uses-of-linear-potentiome-
    ters#:~:text=Boma7%20wheelchair%20from%20%C2%A0Molten%20Rock%3A%20this
    %20wheelchair%20is%20designed%20to%20be%20used%20on%20all%20terrain.%20Our
    %20ELPM%20linear%20potentiometers%20were%20selected%20for%20use%20in%20the
    %20steering%20system%20due%20to%20its%20size%20and%20ability%20to%20en-

    5 | Page
    counter%20the%20harsh%20environments. –explanation of application of linear potentiome-
    ter in Boma7 wheelchair from Molten Rock.

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