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Lab 7 (M&I)

The document describes an experiment to assemble and analyze the output of a Linear Variable Differential Transformer (LVDT). The objectives are to understand the concept and working of an LVDT, and to analyze its output. An LVDT uses three coils to measure linear displacement of a ferromagnetic core. It produces an output voltage proportional to the core's position. The experiment involves connecting an LVDT circuit, observing the output at different core positions, and analyzing the results.

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Lab 7 (M&I)

The document describes an experiment to assemble and analyze the output of a Linear Variable Differential Transformer (LVDT). The objectives are to understand the concept and working of an LVDT, and to analyze its output. An LVDT uses three coils to measure linear displacement of a ferromagnetic core. It produces an output voltage proportional to the core's position. The experiment involves connecting an LVDT circuit, observing the output at different core positions, and analyzing the results.

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Department of Electrical Engineering

Faculty of Engineering & Applied Sciences


Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan

Program: B.Sc. Electrical Engineering Semester: VII


Subject EE-346 Instrumentation & Measurement Date: …………….
Experiment 7: Assembling and analyzing the output of Linear Variable Differential Transformer
(LVDT)
OBJECTIVES:

(i) To understand the concept and working of Linear Variable Differential Transformer
(LVDT).
(ii) To analyze the output of LVDT.

Performance Lab Report

Description Total Marks Description Total Marks


Marks Obtained Marks Obtained
Ability to 5 Organization/Structure 5
conduct
Experiment
Data Analysis & 5 Calculation & Data 5
Interpretation Presentation
Total Marks obtained

Remarks (if any): ………………………………….

Name & Signature of faculty: ………………………………….


The linear variable differential transformer (LVDT) (also called linear variable displacement
transformer, linear variable displacement transducer, or simply differential transformer) is a type
of electrical transformer used for measuring linear displacement (position).The linear variable
differential transformer has three solenoidal coils placed end-to-end around a tube. The center coil is
the primary, and the two outer coils are the top and bottom secondaries. A cylindrical ferromagnetic
core, attached to the object whose position is to be measured, slides along the axis of the tube.
An alternating current drives the primary and causes a voltage to be induced in each secondary
proportional to the length of the core linking to the secondary. The frequency is usually in the range 1
to 10 KHz. As the core moves, the primary's linkage to the two secondary coils changes and causes
the induced voltages to change. The coils are connected so that the output voltage is the difference
(hence "differential") between the top secondary voltage and the bottom secondary voltage. When the
core is in its central position, equidistant between the two secondaries, equal voltages are induced in
the two secondary coils, but the two signals cancel, so the output voltage is theoretically zero. In
practice minor variations in the way in which the primary is coupled to each secondary means that a
small voltage is output when the core is central.

Fig.1 Linear Variable Differential Transformer

Vab = Va - Vb

Experimental Procedure:

• Connect the LVDT circuit on DIGIAC 1750 trainer.

• Observe the output of the LVDT

• Change the position of moveable core, right to left.

• Observe the output at different positions.

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