LECTURE NOTES

ON

ELECTRICAL MEASUREMENTS AND INSTRUMENTATION

B.Tech IV- Sem (IARE –R16)

Prepared by

Mr. P ShivaKumar
Assistant Professor

ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING

INSTITUTE OF AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING

(Autonomous)
Dundigal, Hyderabad - 500043
 UNIT – I
INTRODUCTION TO MEASURING INSTRUMENTS

1.1 Definition of instruments

An instrument is a device in which we can determine the magnitude or value of the
quantity to be measured. The measuring quantity can be voltage, current, power and energy etc.
Generally instruments are classified in to two categories.

Instrument

Absolute Instrument Secondary Instrument

1.2 Absolute instrument

An absolute instrument determines the magnitude of the quantity to be measured in terms of the
instrument parameter. This instrument is really used, because each time the value of the
measuring quantities varies. So we have to calculate the magnitude of the measuring quantity,
analytically which is time consuming. These types of instruments are suitable for laboratory use.
Example: Tangent galvanometer.

1.3 Secondary instrument

This instrument determines the value of the quantity to be measured directly. Generally these
instruments are calibrated by comparing with another standard secondary instrument.
Examples of such instruments are voltmeter, ammeter and wattmeter etc. Practically
secondary instruments are suitable for measurement.

Secondary instruments

Recording Integrating Electromechanically Indicating

instruments

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1.3.1 Indicating instrument

This instrument uses a dial and pointer to determine the value of measuring quantity. The pointer
indication gives the magnitude of measuring quantity.

1.3.2 Recording instrument

This type of instruments records the magnitude of the quantity to be measured continuously over
a specified period of time.

1.3.3 Integrating instrument

This type of instrument gives the total amount of the quantity to be measured over a specified
period of time.
1.3.4 Electromechanical indicating instrument

For satisfactory operation electromechanical indicating instrument, three forces are

necessary. They are
(a) Deflecting force

(b) Controlling force

(c)Damping force

1.4 Deflecting force

When there is no input signal to the instrument, the pointer will be at its zero position. To deflect
the pointer from its zero position, a force is necessary which is known as deflecting force. A
system which produces the deflecting force is known as a deflecting system. Generally a
deflecting system converts an electrical signal to a mechanical force.

Fig. 1.1 Pointer scale

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1.4.1 Magnitude effect

When a current passes through the coil (Fig.1.2), it produces a imaginary bar magnet. When a
soft-iron piece is brought near this coil it is magnetized. Depending upon the current direction
the poles are produced in such a way that there will be a force of attraction between the coil and
the soft iron piece. This principle is used in moving iron attraction type instrument.

Fig. 1.2

If two soft iron pieces are place near a current carrying coil there will be a force of repulsion
between the two soft iron pieces. This principle is utilized in the moving iron repulsion type
instrument.

1.4.2 Force between a permanent magnet and a current carrying coil

When a current carrying coil is placed under the influence of magnetic field produced by a
permanent magnet and a force is produced between them. This principle is utilized in the moving
coil type instrument.

Fig. 1.3

1.4.3 Force between two current carrying coil

When two current carrying coils are placed closer to each other there will be a force of repulsion
between them. If one coil is movable and other is fixed, the movable coil will move away from
the fixed one. This principle is utilized in electrodynamometer type instrument.

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 Fig. 1.4

1.5 Controlling force

To make the measurement indicated by the pointer definite (constant) a force is necessary which
will be acting in the opposite direction to the deflecting force. This force is known as controlling
force. A system which produces this force is known as a controlled system. When the external
signal to be measured by the instrument is removed, the pointer should return back to the zero
position. This is possibly due to the controlling force and the pointer will be indicating a steady
value when the deflecting torque is equal to controlling torque.

Td  Tc (1.1)

1.5.1 Spring control

Two springs are attached on either end of spindle (Fig. 1.5).The spindle is placed in jewelled
bearing, so that the frictional force between the pivot and spindle will be minimum. Two springs
are provided in opposite direction to compensate the temperature error. The spring is made of
phosphorous bronze.

When a current is supply, the pointer deflects due to rotation of the spindle. While spindle is
rotate, the spring attached with the spindle will oppose the movements of the pointer. The torque
produced by the spring is directly proportional to the pointer deflectionθ .

TC ∝ θ (1.2)

The deflecting torque produced Td proportional to ‘I’. When TC  Td , the pointer will come to
a steady position. Therefore
θ∝I (1.3)

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 Fig. 1.5

Since, θ and I are directly proportional to the scale of such instrument which uses spring
controlled is uniform.
1.6 Damping force

The deflection torque and controlling torque produced by systems are electro mechanical.
Due to inertia produced by this system, the pointer oscillates about it final steady position before
coming to rest. The time required to take the measurement is more. To damp out the oscillation
is quickly, a damping force is necessary. This force is produced by different systems.

(a) Air friction damping

(b) Fluid friction damping
(c) Eddy current damping
1.6.1 Air friction damping

The piston is mechanically connected to a spindle through the connecting rod (Fig. 1.6). The
pointer is fixed to the spindle moves over a calibrated dial. When the pointer oscillates in
clockwise direction, the piston goes inside and the cylinder gets compressed. The air pushes the
piston upwards and the pointer tends to move in anticlockwise direction.

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 Fig. 1.6

If the pointer oscillates in anticlockwise direction the piston moves away and the pressure of the
air inside cylinder gets reduced. The external pressure is more than that of the internal pressure.
Therefore the piston moves down wards. The pointer tends to move in clock wise direction.

1.6.2 Eddy current damping

Fig. 1.6 Disc type

An aluminum circular disc is fixed to the spindle (Fig. 1.6). This disc is made to move in the
magnetic field produced by a permanent magnet.

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When the disc oscillates it cuts the magnetic flux produced by damping magnet. An emf is
induced in the circular disc by faradays law. Eddy currents are established in the disc since it has
several closed paths. By Lenz’s law, the current carrying disc produced a force in a direction
opposite to oscillating force. The damping force can be varied by varying the projection of the
magnet over the circular disc.

Fig. 1.6 Rectangular type

1.7 Permanent Magnet Moving Coil (PMMC) instrument

One of the most accurate type of instrument used for D.C. measurements is PMMC instrument.
Construction: A permanent magnet is used in this type instrument. Aluminum former is
provided in the cylindrical in between two poles of the permanent magnet (Fig. 1.7). Coils are
wound on the aluminum former which is connected with the spindle. This spindle is supported
with jeweled bearing. Two springs are attached on either end of the spindle. The terminals of the
moving coils are connected to the spring. Therefore the current flows through spring 1, moving
coil and spring 2.

Damping: Eddy current damping is used. This is produced by aluminum former.

Control: Spring control is used.

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 Fig. 1.7

Principle of operation
When D.C. supply is given to the moving coil, D.C. current flows through it. When the current
carrying coil is kept in the magnetic field, it experiences a force. This force produces a torque
and the former rotates. The pointer is attached with the spindle. When the former rotates, the
pointer moves over the calibrated scale. When the polarity is reversed a torque is produced in the
opposite direction. The mechanical stopper does not allow the deflection in the opposite
direction. Therefore the polarity should be maintained with PMMC instrument.
If A.C. is supplied, a reversing torque is produced. This cannot produce a continuous deflection.
Therefore this instrument cannot be used in A.C.

Torque developed by PMMC

Let Td =deflecting torque

TC = controlling torque

θ = angle of deflection
K=spring constant
b=width of the coil

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 l=height of the coil or length of coil
N=No. of turns
I=current
B=Flux density
A=area of the coil
The force produced in the coil is given by
F  BIL sin θ (1.4)

When θ  90
For N turns, F  NBIL (1.5)
Torque produced Td = F× ⊥r distance (1.6)
Td = NBIL × b = BINA (1.7)
Td = BANI (1.8)
Td ∝ I (1.9)
Advantages
Torque/weight is high
Power consumption is less
Scale is uniform
Damping is very effective
Since operating field is very strong, the effect of stray field is negligible
Range of instrument can be extended
Disadvantages
Use only for D.C.
Cost is high
Error is produced due to ageing effect of PMMC
Friction and temperature error is present

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1.7.1 Extension of range of PMMC instrument
Case-I: Shunt
A low shunt resistance connected in parrel with the ammeter to extent the range of current. Large
current can be measured using low current rated ammeter by using a shunt.

Fig. 1.8

Let Rm =Resistance of meter

Rsh =Resistance of shunt

Im = Current through meter

I sh =current through shunt

I= current to be measure
∴Vm  Vsh (1.10)

I R I R
m m sh sh
I R
m  sh
(1.11)
I R
sh m

Apply KCL at ‘P’ I  Im  I sh (1.12)

n
Eq (1.12) ÷ by Im
I I
 1 sh (1.13)
I mI m

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 I  1 Rm (1.14)
R
Im sh

Rm
(1.15)
∴ I  I m 1 

R
sh

1 
Rm is called multiplication factor
R
sh
Shunt resistance is made of manganin. This has least thermoelectric emf. The change is
resistance, due to change in temperature is negligible.

Case (II): Multiplier

A large resistance is connected in series with voltmeter is called multiplier (Fig. 1.9). A large
voltage can be measured using a voltmeter of small rating with a multiplier.

Fig. 1.9
Let Rm =resistance of meter

Rse =resistance of multiplier

Vm =Voltage across meter

Vse = Voltage across series resistance

V= voltage to be measured
I m  I se (1.16)
V V
m  se
(1.17)
R R
m se
V R
∴ se  se (1.18)
Vm Rm

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Apply KVL, V = Vm + Vse (1.19)
n
Eq (1.19) ÷Vm
V V R
= 1+ se se
(1.20)
= 1+

R
Vm Vm m
R
se

∴ V = Vm 1 + (1.21)
R
m
R
se

1+ → Multiplication factor
R
m

1.8 Moving Iron (MI) instruments

One of the most accurate instrument used for both AC and DC measurement is moving iron
instrument. There are two types of moving iron instrument.
 Attraction type

 Repulsion type
1.8.1 Attraction type M.I. instrument
Construction: The moving iron fixed to the spindle is kept near the hollow fixed coil (Fig.
1.10). The pointer and balance weight are attached to the spindle, which is supported with
jeweled bearing. Here air friction damping is used.

Principle of operation
The current to be measured is passed through the fixed coil. As the current is flow through the
fixed coil, a magnetic field is produced. By magnetic induction the moving iron gets magnetized.
The north pole of moving coil is attracted by the south pole of fixed coil. Thus the deflecting
force is produced due to force of attraction. Since the moving iron is attached with the spindle,
the spindle rotates and the pointer moves over the calibrated scale. But the force of attraction
depends on the current flowing through the coil.

Torque developed by M.I

Let ‘θ ’ be the deflection corresponding to a current of ‘i’ amp
Let the current increases by di, the corresponding deflection is ‘θ  dθ ’

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 Fig. 1.10
There is change in inductance since the position of moving iron change w.r.t the fixed
electromagnets.
Let the new inductance value be ‘L+dL’. The current change by ‘di’ is dt seconds.
Let the emf induced in the coil be ‘e’ volt.

e = d (Li) = L di + i dL (1.22)
dt dt dt
Multiplying by ‘idt’ in equation (1.22)

e × idt = L di × idt + i dL × idt (1.23)

dt dt
2
e × idt = Lidi + i dL (1.24)
n
Eq (1.24) gives the energy is used in to two forms. Part of energy is stored in the inductance.

Fig. 1.11

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Change in energy stored=Final energy-initial energy stored
1 2 1 2
= (L + dL)(i + di) − Li
2 2
1 2 2 2
= {(L + dL)(i + di + 2idi) − Li }
2
1 2 2
= {(L + dL)(i + 2idi) − Li }
2
1 2 2 2
= {Li + 2Lidi + i dL + 2ididL − Li }
2
1 2
= {2Lidi + i dL}
2
1 2
= Lidi + i dL
2
(1.25)
Mechanical work to move the pointer by dθ
= T d dθ
By law of conservation of energy, (1.26)
Electrical energy supplied=Increase in stored energy+ mechanical work done.
Input energy= Energy stored + Mechanical energy
2 1 2
Lidi + i dL = Lidi + i dL + Td dθ
2
(1.27)
1 2
i dL = Td dθ
2
(1.28)
1 dL Td
 i2 θ
2 d
(1.29)
At steady state condition Td = TC
1 dL
i 2 = Kθ
2 dθ
1 dL (1.30)
θ = i2
2K dθ
(1.31)
θ∝i 2

When the instruments measure AC, θ ∝ i

2
rms
(1.32)

Scale of the instrument is non uniform.

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Advantages
MI can be used in AC and DC
It is cheap
Supply is given to a fixed coil, not in moving
coil. Simple construction
Less friction error.
Disadvantages
It suffers from eddy current and hysteresis
error Scale is not uniform
It consumed more power
Calibration is different for AC and DC operation
1.8.2 Repulsion type moving iron instrument
Construction: The repulsion type instrument has a hollow fixed iron attached to it (Fig. 1.12).
The moving iron is connected to the spindle. The pointer is also attached to the spindle in
supported with jeweled bearing.
Principle of operation: When the current flows through the coil, a magnetic field is produced by
it. So both fixed iron and moving iron are magnetized with the same polarity, since they are kept
in the same magnetic field. Similar poles of fixed and moving iron get repelled. Thus the
deflecting torque is produced due to magnetic repulsion. Since moving iron is attached to
spindle, the spindle will move. So that pointer moves over the calibrated scale. Damping: Air
friction damping is used to reduce the oscillation.
Control: Spring control is used.

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 Fig. 1.12

1.9 Dynamometer (or) Electromagnetic moving coil instrument (EMMC)

Fig. 1.13
This instrument can be used for the measurement of voltage, current and power. The difference
between the PMMC and dynamometer type instrument is that the permanent magnet is replaced
by an electromagnet.

Construction: A fixed coil is divided in to two equal half. The moving coil is placed between
the two half of the fixed coil. Both the fixed and moving coils are air cored. So that the hysteresis
effect will be zero. The pointer is attached with the spindle. In a non metallic former the moving
coil is wounded.
Control: Spring control is used.
Damping: Air friction damping is used.
Principle of operation:

When the current flows through the fixed coil, it produced a magnetic field, whose flux density is
proportional to the current through the fixed coil. The moving coil is kept in between the fixed
coil. When the current passes through the moving coil, a magnetic field is produced by this coil.

The magnetic poles are produced in such a way that the torque produced on the moving coil
deflects the pointer over the calibrated scale. This instrument works on AC and DC. When AC
voltage is applied, alternating current flows through the fixed coil and moving coil. When the
current in the fixed coil reverses, the current in the moving coil also reverses. Torque remains in
the same direction. Since the current i1 and i2 reverse simultaneously. This is because the fixed
and moving coils are either connected in series or parallel.

Torque developed by EMMC

Fig. 1.14

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Let
L1=Self inductance of fixed coil
L2= Self inductance of moving coil
M=mutual inductance between fixed coil and moving
coil i1=current through fixed coil
i2=current through moving coil
Total inductance of system,
Ltotal  L1  L2  2M
But we know that in case of M.I (1.33)
1 d (L)
Td = i 2
2 dθ
1 d (1.34)
2
Td = i θ (L1 + L2 + 2M )
(1.35)
The value of L1 and L2 are independent of ‘θ ’ but ‘M’ varies with θ

1 dM
T = i2×2
d 2 dθ (1.36)
dM
T =i2
d

dθ
(1.37)
If the coils are not connected in series i1  i2
dM
∴Td i i
12 dθ (1.38)
TC  Td
(1.39)
∴θ
ii dM
= 1 2

K dθ (1.40)

Hence the deflection of pointer is proportional to the current passing through fixed coil and
moving coil.

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1.9.1 Extension of EMMC instrument
Case-I Ammeter connection
Fixed coil and moving coil are connected in parallel for ammeter connection. The coils are
designed such that the resistance of each branch is same. Therefore

I1  I2  I

Fig. 1.15

To extend the range of current a shunt may be connected in parallel with the meter. The value Rsh
is designed such that equal current flows through moving coil and fixed coil.
dM
∴Td  I1I 2 dθ (1.41)
2
Or ∴T I dM (1.42)
d dθ
TC  Kθ (1.43)
2
θ  I dM (1.44)
K dθ
2
∴θ ∝ I (Scale is not uniform) (1.45)

Case-II Voltmeter connection

Fixed coil and moving coil are connected in series for voltmeter connection. A multiplier may be
connected in series to extent the range of voltmeter.

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 Fig. 1.16

I = V1 , I = V2 (1.46)
1 2
Z1 Z2
T = V1 × V2 × dM (1.47)
d Z Z
1 2 dθ
K1V K 2V dM
Td = × × (1.48)
Z1 Z2 dθ
2
T = KV × dM (1.49)
d
Z1Z 2 dθ
2
T ∝V (1.50)
d
2
∴θ ∝ V (Scale in not uniform) (1.51)

Case-III As wattmeter

When the two coils are connected to parallel, the instrument can be used as a wattmeter. Fixed
coil is connected in series with the load. Moving coil is connected in parallel with the load. The
moving coil is known as voltage coil or pressure coil and fixed coil is known as current coil.

Fig. 1.17

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Assume that the supply voltage is sinusoidal. If the impedance of the coil is neglected in
comparison with the resistance ‘R’. The current,
v sin wt
I2 = m (1.52)
R
Let the phase difference between the currents I1 and I2 is φ

I1 = I m sin(wt − φ ) (1.53)
dM
T (1.54)
=I I
d 1 2 dθ
Vm sin wt dM
Td = I m sin(wt − φ ) × (1.55)
θ

R d

T = 1 (I V sin wt sin(wt − φ )) dM (1.56)

d m m
R dθ

T = 1 I V sin wt.sin(wt − φ ) dM (1.57)

d m m
R dθ
The average deflecting torque
2Π
(T ) = 1 T × d  wt  (1.58)
d avg 2Π d
0

(T ) = 1 2Π 1 × I V sin wt.sin(wt − φ ) dM × d  wt  (1.59)

d avg 2Π  R m m dθ
0

V Im 1 dM (1.60)
(T )
= m
× × {cosφ − cos(2wt − φ )}dwt
dθ 
d avg
2 × 2Π R

V Im dM 2Π 2Π (1.61)
(T )
d avg = m
× cosφ.dwt − cos(2wt − φ ).dwt
4ΠR dθ 0 0

Vm I m dM 2Π (1.62)

(Td )avg = 4ΠR × dθ cosφ wt 0 

(T ) Vm I m dM

d avg = cosφ (2Π − 0)
×
(1.63)
4ΠR dθ
(T ) = Vm I m × 1 × dM × cosφ (1.64)
d avg
2 R dθ

(T ) =V ×I × cosφ × 1 × dM (1.65)
d avg rms rms R dθ

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(Td )avg ∝ KVI cosφ (1.66)

TC ∝ θ (1.67)
θ ∝ KVI cosφ (1.68)
θ ∝ VI cosφ (1.69)
Advantages
It can be used for voltmeter, ammeter and wattmeter
Hysteresis error is nill
Eddy current error is nill
Damping is effective
It can be measure correctively and accurately the rms value of the voltage

Disadvantages
Scale is not uniform
Power consumption is high(because of high resistance )
Cost is more
Error is produced due to frequency, temperature and stray field.
Torque/weight is low.(Because field strength is very low)

Errors in PMMC
The permanent magnet produced error due to ageing effect. By heat treatment, this error
can be eliminated.
The spring produces error due to ageing effect. By heat treating the spring the error can
be eliminated.
When the temperature changes, the resistance of the coil vary and the spring also
produces error in deflection. This error can be minimized by using a spring whose
temperature co-efficient is very low.
1.10 Difference between attraction and repulsion type instrument
An attraction type instrument will usually have a lower inductance, compare to repulsion type
instrument. But in other hand, repulsion type instruments are more suitable for economical
production in manufacture and nearly uniform scale is more easily obtained. They are therefore
much more common than attraction type.

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1.11 Characteristics of meter
1.11.1 Full scale deflection current( I FSD )

The current required to bring the pointer to full-scale or extreme right side of the
instrument is called full scale deflection current. It must be as small as possible. Typical value is
between 2  A to 30mA.

1.11.2 Resistance of the coil( Rm )

This is ohmic resistance of the moving coil. It is due to ρ , L and A. For an ammeter this should
be as small as possible.
1.11.3 Sensitivity of the meter(S)

1 (Ω / volt ),↑ S = Z ↑
S=
I
FSD V
It is also called ohms/volt rating of the instrument. Larger the sensitivity of an instrument, more
accurate is the instrument. It is measured in Ω/volt. When the sensitivity is high, the impedance
of meter is high. Hence it draws less current and loading affect is negligible. It is also defend as
one over full scale deflection current.
1.12 Error in M.I instrument
1.12.1 Temperature error
Due to temperature variation, the resistance of the coil varies. This affects the deflection of the
instrument. The coil should be made of manganin, so that the resistance is almost constant.

1.12.2 Hysteresis error

Due to hysteresis affect the reading of the instrument will not be correct. When the current is
decreasing, the flux produced will not decrease suddenly. Due to this the meter reads a higher
value of current. Similarly when the current increases the meter reads a lower value of current.
This produces error in deflection. This error can be eliminated using small iron parts with narrow
hysteresis loop so that the demagnetization takes place very quickly.

1.12.3 Eddy current error

The eddy currents induced in the moving iron affect the deflection. This error can be reduced by
increasing the resistance of the iron.

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1.12.4 Stray field error
Since the operating field is weak, the effect of stray field is more. Due to this, error is produced
in deflection. This can be eliminated by shielding the parts of the instrument.

1.12.5 Frequency error

When the frequency changes the reactance of the coil changes.
2
Z  (R  R )  X 2 (1.70)
m S L

I  V  V (1.71)
Z 2 2
(Rm  RS )  X L

Fig. 1.18

Deflection of moving iron voltmeter depends upon the current through the coil. Therefore,
deflection for a given voltage will be less at higher frequency than at low frequency. A capacitor
is connected in parallel with multiplier resistance. The net reactance, ( X L − X C ) is very small,
when compared to the series resistance. Thus the circuit impedance is made independent of
frequency. This is because of the circuit is almost resistive.
L
C  0.41 (1.72) (RS) 2

1.13 Electrostatic instrument

In multi cellular construction several vans and quadrants are provided. The voltage is to be
measured is applied between the vanes and quadrant. The force of attraction between the vanes

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and quadrant produces a deflecting torque. Controlling torque is produced by spring control. Air
friction damping is used.

The instrument is generally used for measuring medium and high voltage. The voltage is reduced
to low value by using capacitor potential divider. The force of attraction is proportional to the
square of the voltage.

Fig. 1.19
Torque develop by electrostatic instrument
V=Voltage applied between vane and quadrant
C=capacitance between vane and quadrant
Energy stored= CV
Let ‘θ ’ be the deflection corresponding to a voltage V. (1.73)
Let the voltage increases by dv, the corresponding deflection is’θ + dθ ’
When the voltage is being increased, a capacitive current flows

i  dq  d (CV )  dC V  C dV
dt dt dt dt

V × dt multiply on both side of equation (1.74) (1.74)

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 Fig. 1.20

dC 2 dV
Vidt = V dt + CV dt (1.75)
dt dt
2 (1.76)
Vidt = V dC + CVdV
1 2 1 2
Change in stored energy= (C + dC)(V + dV ) − CV (1.77)
2 2

=
1
(C + dC)V 2 + dV 2 + 2VdV − 1 CV 2
2 2

= 1 CV + CdV + 2CVdV + V dC + dCdV + 2VdVdC− 1 CV

2 2 2 2 2
2 2
1 2
= V dC + CVdV
2
2 1 2
V dC + CVdV = V dC + CVdV + F × rdθ (1.78)
2
1 2
Td × dθ = V dC (1.79)
2
1 2 dC (1.80)
T = V
d 2 dθ
At steady state condition, Td = TC
1 2 dC (1.81)
Kθ = V
2 dθ
1 2 dC (1.82)
θ= V
2K dθ

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Advantages
It is used in both AC and DC.
There is no frequency error.
There is no hysteresis error.
There is no stray magnetic field error. Because the instrument works on electrostatic
principle.
It is used for high voltage
Power consumption is negligible.
Disadvantages
Scale is not uniform
Large in size
Cost is more
1.14 Multi range Ammeter
When the switch is connected to position (1), the supplied current I1

Fig. 1.21

I R I R
sh1 sh1 m m (1.83)
R sh1 = I m Rm = I m Rm (1.84)
I
sh1 I1 − I m

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R = I Rm , R = Rm , m = I1 = Multiplying power of shunt
sh1 sh1 m − 1 1 I
1
−1 1 m
Im

R Rm I2
sh 2 , m
=m − 1 2 =Im (1.85)
2
R Rm I3
sh3 = , m
m3 − 1 3 = I m (1.86)

R Rm I4
sh 4 = , m
m4 − 1 4 = I m (1.87)
1.15 Ayrton shunt
R =R −R
1 sh1 sh2 (1.88)
R =R −R
2 sh2 sh3 (1.89)
R =R −R
3 sh3 sh4 (1.90)
R =R
4 sh4 (1.91)

Fig. 1.22
Ayrton shunt is also called universal shunt. Ayrton shunt has more sections of resistance. Taps
are brought out from various points of the resistor. The variable points in the o/p can be
connected to any position. Various meters require different types of shunts. The Aryton shunt is
used in the lab, so that any value of resistance between minimum and maximum specified can be
used. It eliminates the possibility of having the meter in the circuit without a shunt.

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1.16 Multi range D.C. voltmeter

Fig. 1.23

Rs1 = Rm (m1 − 1)
Rs 2 = Rm (m2 − 1) (1.92)
Rs3 = Rm (m3 − 1)

m = V1 , m = V2 , m = V3 (1.93)
1 2 3
Vm Vm Vm

We can obtain different Voltage ranges by connecting different value of multiplier resistor in
series with the meter. The number of these resistors is equal to the number of ranges required.

1.17 Potential divider arrangement

The resistance R1, R2 , R3 and R4 is connected in series to obtained the ranges V1,V2 ,V3 and V4

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 Fig. 1.24
Consider for voltage V1, (R1 + Rm )I m = V1
V V V
∴ R1 =
1
− Rm = 1
−R =
1
R −R (1.94)
m

V
m m

Im Vm m
( )
Rm
R1 = (m1 −1)Rm (1.95)
V
For V2 , (R + R + R )I m = V ⇒ R = 2 − R − R
2 1 m 2 2 1 m
(1.96)
Im
V2
(1.97)
R2 = V − (m1 − 1)Rm − Rm
m

Rm
R2 = m2Rm − Rm − (m1 − 1)Rm

= Rm (m2 −1− m1 + 1) (1.98)

R2 = (m2 − m1)Rm (1.99)

For V3 R3 + R2 + R1 + Rm Im = V3

V3
R3 = − R2 − R1 − Rm
Im
V3
= Rm − (m2 − m1)Rm − (m1 − 1)Rm − Rm
Vm
= m3Rm − (m2 − m1)Rm − (m1 − 1)Rm − Rm
R3 = (m3 − m2 )Rm

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For V4 R4 + R3 + R2 + R1 + Rm I m = V4
R = V4 − R − R − R − R
4 32 1 m
Im
V
− m2 )Rm − (m2 − m1)Rm − (m1 −1)Rm − Rm
4

V
= R − (m
m 3

m
R4 = Rm m4 − m3 + m2 − m2 + m1 − m1 + 1 − 1
R4 = m4 − m3 Rm

Example: 1.1
A PMMC ammeter has the following specification
Coil dimension are 1cm × 1cm. Spring constant is 0.15 × 10−6 N − m / rad , Flux density is 1.5 × 10 −3 wb
/ m 2 .Determine the no. of turns required to produce a deflection of 90 0 when a current 2mA flows
through the coil.

Solution:
At steady state condition Td = TC
BANI Kθ

⇒ N = Kθ
BAI
−4 2
A=1×10 m
−6 N − m
K= 0.15 ×10
rad
−3 2
B=1.5 ×10 wb / m
−3
I= 2 ×10 A
° Π
θ = 90 = rad
2
N=785 ans.
The pointer of a moving coil instrument gives full scale deflection of 20mA. The potential
difference across the meter when carrying 20mA is 400mV.The instrument to be used is 200A
for full scale deflection. Find the shunt resistance required to achieve this, if the instrument to be
used as a voltmeter for full scale reading with 1000V. Find the series resistance to be connected
it?
Solution:
Case-1
Vm =400mV

I m = 20mA
I=200A

R = Vm = 400 = 20Ω
m
Im 20
R
+ m
I=Im 1

R
sh
−3
200 = 20 ×10 1 + 20
R
sh
−3
Rsh = 2 ×10 Ω
Case-II
V=1000V

R
se

V = Vm 1 +
R
m
−3 R
4000 = 400 ×10 1 + se

20

Rse = 49.98kΩ
Example: 1.2
The coil of a 600V M.I meter has an inductance of 1 henery. It gives correct reading at 50HZ and
requires 100mA. For its full scale deflection, what is % error in the meter when connected to
200V D.C. by comparing with 200V A.C?

Solution:
Vm = 600V , I m = 100mA
Case-I A.C.
Vm 600
Zm = = = 6000Ω I
m 0.1

X L = 2ΠfL = 314Ω
2 2 2 2
Rm = Z m − X L = (6000) − (314) = 5990Ω
VAC 200
I AC = = = 33.33mA
Z6000
Case-II D.C
VDC 200
I DC = = = 33.39mA Rm
5990

I −I 33.39 − 33.33
Error= DC AC ×100 = ×100 = 0.18%
I
AC 33.33
Example: 1.3
The relationship between inductance of moving iron ammeter, the current and the position of
pointer is as follows:
Reading (A) 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.8
Deflection (degree) 36.5 49.5 61.5 74.5
Inductance ( H ) 575.2 576.5 577.8 578.8
Calculate the deflecting torque and the spring constant when the current is 1.5A?
Solution:
For current I=1.5A, θ =55.5 degree=0.96865 rad

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 CLASS NOTES ON ELECTRICAL MEASUREMENTS & INSTRUMENTATION

dL =577.65 − 576.5 = 0.11µH / deg ree = 6.3µH / rad

dθ 60 − 49.5

Deflecting torque , T = 1 I 2 dL = 1 (1.5) 2 × 6.3×10 −6 = 7.09 ×10−6 N − m

d 2 dθ 2
−6
−6 N−m
T 7.09 × 10
d

Spring constant, K = θ = 0.968 = 7.319 ×10 rad

Fig. 1.25
Example: 1.4
For a certain dynamometer ammeter the mutual inductance ‘M’ varies with deflection θ as M =
−6 cos(θ + 30° )mH .Find the deflecting torque produced by a direct current of 50mA
corresponding to a deflection of 600.
Solution:

2
T  I I dM  I dM
d 1 2 dθ dθ
°
M = −6 cos(θ + 30 )
dM

dθ = 6 sin(θ + 30)mH
dM
θ =60  6 sin 90  6mH / deg
dθ

T = I 2 dM = (50 ×10−3 ) 2 × 6 × 10 −3 = 15 ×10 −6 N − m

d dθ
Example: 1.5
0
The inductance of a moving iron ammeter with a full scale deflection of 90 at 1.5A, is given by
2 3
the expression L = 200 + 40θ − 4θ − θ µH , where θ is deflection in radian from the zero
position. Estimate the angular deflection of the pointer for a current of 1.0A.

Solution:
2 3
L = 200 + 40θ − 4θ − θ µH
dL 2
 = 40 − 8θ − 3θ µH / rad
dθ θ =90
dL 2
Π − 3( Π ) µH / rad = 20µH / rad
 = 40 − 8 ×
dθ θ =90 2 2
1 dL
∴θ =
2
I
2K dθ
1 (1.5)2
Π = × 20
×10−6 2 2 K
−6
K=Spring constant=14.32×10 N − m / rad
1 2dL
For I=1A, ∴θ = I
2K dθ

 
2 2
∴θ = 1 (1) 40 − 8θ − 3θ
×
2 14.32 ×10 −6
2
3θ + 36.64θ − 40 = 0
°
θ = 1.008rad,57.8
Example: 1.6
The inductance of a moving iron instrument is given by L = 10 + 5θ − θ 2 − θ 3µH , where θ is
the deflection in radian from zero position. The spring constant is 12 ×10−6 N − m / rad .
Estimate the deflection for a current of 5A.
Solution:
dL = (5 − 2θ ) µH
dθ rad
1 dL
∴θ =
2
I
2K dθ
2 −6
∴θ = 1 × (5) (5 − 2θ ) ×10
−6
2 12 ×10
°
∴θ  1.69rad,96.8
Example: 1.7
The following figure gives the relation between deflection and inductance of a moving iron
instrument.
Deflection (degree) 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Inductance ( µH ) 335 345 355.5 366.5 376.5 385 391.2 396.5
0 0
Find the current and the torque to give a deflection of (a) 30 (b) 80 . Given that control spring
−6
constant is 0.4 ×10 N − m / deg ree
Solution:
1 dL
θ= I2
2K dθ
°
(a) For θ = 30
The curve is linear
dL 355.5 − 335

∴ dθ θ =30 = 40 − 20 = 1.075µH / deg ree = 58.7µH / rad

Example: 1.8
In an electrostatic voltmeter the full scale deflection is obtained when the moving plate turns through 900.
The torsional constant is 10 × 10 −6 N − m / rad. The relation between the angle of deflection and
capacitance between the fixed and moving plates is given by
Deflection (degree) 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
Capacitance (PF) 81.4 121 156 189.2 220 246 272 294 316 334
0
Find the voltage applied to the instrument when the deflection is 90 ?
Solution:

Fig. 1.27

dC = tan θ = bc = 370 − 250 = 1.82PF / deg ree = 104.2PF / rad

dθ ab 110 − 44

Spring constant K = 10 ×10 −6 N − m = 0.1745 ×10 −6 N − m / deg ree

rad
1 dC 2Kθ
⇒V=
2
θ= V
2K dθ dC
dθ
−6
2 × 0.1745 ×10 × 90
V = = 549volt
−12
104.2 ×10
Example: 1.9

Design a multi range d.c. mille ammeter using a basic movement with an internal resistance Rm
= 50Ω and
a full scale deflection current I m = 1mA . The ranges required are 0-10mA; 0-50mA; 0-
100mA and 0-500mA.
Solution:
Case-I 0-10mA

Multiplying power m = I = 10 = 10
Im 1
∴ Shunt resistance Rsh1 = Rm = 50 = 5.55Ω
m − 1 10 − 1
Case-II 0-50mA

m = 50 = 50
1
R Rm 50
sh 2 = = = 1.03Ω
m−1 50 − 1

Case-III 0-100mA, m = 100 = 100Ω

1
R Rm 50
sh3 = m − 1 = 100 − 1 = 0.506Ω

Case-IV 0-500mA, m = 500 = 500Ω

1
R Rm 50
sh 4 = m − 1 = 500 − 1 = 0.1Ω

Example: 1.10
0
A moving coil voltmeter with a resistance of 20Ω gives a full scale deflection of 120 , when a
potential difference of 100mV is applied across it. The moving coil has dimension of
−6
30mm*25mm and is wounded with 100 turns. The control spring constant is 0.375 ×10 N − m
/ deg ree. Find the flux density, in the air gap. Find also the diameter of copper wire of coil
winding if 30% of instrument resistance is due to coil winding. The specific resistance for
−8
copper=1.7 ×10 Ωm .
Solution:
Data given
Vm = 100mV

Rm = 20Ω
°
θ = 120
N=100
−6
K = 0.375 ×10 N − m / deg ree
RC = 30%ofRm
−8
ρ = 1.7 ×10 Ωm
Vm −3
Im = = 5 × 10 A
Rm
−6 −6
T = BANI ,T = Kθ = 0.375 ×10 ×120 = 45 ×10 N−m
d C
−6
T 45 ×10 2
B= d
= = 0.12wb / m
−6 −3
ANI 30 × 25 ×10 ×100 × 5 ×10
RC = 0.3× 20 = 6Ω
Length of mean turn path =2(a+b) =2(55)=110mm

ρl
RC = N
A
−8 −3
A= N × ρ × (lt ) = 100 ×1.7 ×10 ×110 ×10

RC 6

−8 2
= 3.116×10 m
−3 2
= 31.16 ×10 mm
Π 2
A = d ⇒ d = 0.2mm
Example: 1.11
A moving coil instrument gives a full scale deflection of 10mA, when the potential difference
across its terminal is 100mV. Calculate

(1) The shunt resistance for a full scale deflection corresponding to 100A
(2) The resistance for full scale reading with 1000V.
Calculate the power dissipation in each case?

Solution:

Data given
I m = 10mA
Vm = 100mV
I = 100A
R
m
I = I m 1+

R
sh
−31 10
100 = 10 ×10 +
R
sh
−3
R= 1.001×10 Ω
sh
Rse  ??,V  1000V

R = Vm = 100 = 10Ω
m
Im 10
R
se

V = Vm 1 +
R
m
1000 = 100 ×10−3 1 + Rse
10
∴ Rse = 99.99KΩ
 UNIT – II
POTENTIOMETERS AND INSTRUMENT TRANSFORMERS
D.C & A.C Potentiometers
An instrument that precisely measures an electromotive force (emf) or a voltage by opposing to it
a known potential drop established by passing a definite current through a resistor of known
characteristics. (A three-terminal resistive voltage divider is sometimes also called a
potentiometer.) There are two ways of accomplishing this balance: (1) the current I may be held
at a fixed value and the resistance R across which the IR drop is opposed to the unknown may be
varied; (2) current may be varied across a fixed resistance to achieve the needed IR drop.

The essential features of a general-purpose constant-current instrument are shown in the

illustration. The value of the current is first fixed to match an IR drop to the emf of a reference
standard cell. With the standard-cell dial set to read the emf of the reference cell, and the
galvanometer (balance detector) in position G1, the resistance of the supply branch of the circuit
is adjusted until the IR drop in 10 steps of the coarse dial plus the set portion of the standard-cell
dial balances the known reference emf, indicated by a null reading of the galvanometer. This
adjustment permits the potentiometer to be read directly in volts. Then, with the galvanometer in
position G2, the coarse, intermediate, and slide-wire dials are adjusted until the galvanometer
again reads null. If the potentiometer current has not changed, the emf of the unknown can be
read directly from the dial settings. There is usually a switching arrangement so that the
galvanometer can be quickly shifted between positions 1 and 2 to check that the current has not
drifted from its set value.

Circuit diagram of a general-purpose constant-current potentiometer, showing essential features

Potentiometer techniques may also be used for current measurement, the unknown current being
sent through a known resistance and the IR drop opposed by balancing it at the voltage terminals
of the potentiometer. Here, of course, internal heating and consequent resistance change of the
current-carrying resistor (shunt) may be a critical factor in measurement accuracy; and the shunt
design may require attention to dissipation of heat resulting from its I2R power consumption.
Potentiometer t e c h n i q u e s h a v e been extended to alternating-voltage measurements, but
generally at a reduced accuracy level (usually 0.1% or so). Current is set on an ammeter which
must have the same response on ac as on dc, where it may be calibrated with a potentiometer and
shunt combination. Balance in opposing an unknown voltage is achieved in one of two ways: (1) a
slide-wire and phase-adjustable supply; (2) separate in-phase and quadrature adjustments on slide
wires supplied from sources that have a 90° phase difference. Such potentiometers have limited
use in magnetic testing.

An instrument that precisely measures an electromotive force (emf) or a voltage by opposing to

it a known potential drop established by passing a definite current through a resistor of known
characteristics. (A three-terminal resistive voltage divider is sometimes also called a
potentiometer.) There are two ways of accomplishing this balance: (1) the current I may be held
at a fixed value and the resistance R across which the IR drop is opposed to the unknown may be
varied; (2) current may be varied across a fixed resistance to achieve the needed IR drop.

The essential features of a general-purpose constant-current instrument are shown in the

illustration. The value of the current is first fixed to match an IR drop to the emf of a reference
standard cell. With the standard-cell dial set to read the emf of the reference cell, and the
galvanometer (balance detector) in position G1, the resistance of the supply branch of the circuit
is adjusted until the IR drop in 10 steps of the coarse dial plus the set portion of the standard-cell
dial balances the known reference emf, indicated by a null reading of the galvanometer. This
adjustment permits the potentiometer to be read directly in volts. Then, with the galvanometer in
position G2, the coarse, intermediate, and slide-wire dials are adjusted until the galvanometer
again reads null. If the potentiometer current has not changed, the emf of the unknown can be
read directly from the dial settings. There is usually a switching arrangement so that the
galvanometer can be quickly shifted between positions 1 and 2 to check that the current has not
drifted from its set value.

Potentiometer techniques may also be used for current measurement, the unknown current being
sent through a known resistance and the IR drop opposed by balancing it at the voltage terminals
of the potentiometer. Here, of course, internal heating and consequent resistance change of the
current-carrying resistor (shunt) may be a critical factor in measurement accuracy Potentiometer
techniques have been extended to alternating-voltage measurements, but generally at a reduced
accuracy level (usually 0.1% or so). Current is set on an ammeter which must have the same
response on ac as on dc, where it may be calibrated with a potentiometer and shunt combination.
Balance in opposing an unknown voltage is achieved in one of two ways: (1) a slide-wire and
phase-adjustable supply; (2) separate in-phase and quadrature adjustments on slide wires supplied
from sources that have a 90° phase difference. Such potentiometers have limited use in
magnetic testing
An electrical measuring device used in determining the electromotive force (emf) or
voltage by means of the compensation method. When used with calibrated standard
resistors, a potentiometer can be employed to measure current, power, and other
electrical quantites; when used with the appropriate measuring transducer, it can be used
to gauge various non-electrical quantities, such as temperature, pressure, and the
composition of gases.
Distinction is made between DC and AC potentiometers. In DC potentiometers, the
voltage being measured is compared to the emf of a standard cell. Since at the instant of
compensation the current in the circuit of the voltage being measured equals zero,
measurements can be made without reductions in this voltage. For this type of
potentiometer, accuracy can exceed 0.01 percent. DC potentiometers are categorized as
either high-resistance, with a slide-wire resistance ranging from The higher resistance
class can measure up to 2 volts (V) and is used in testing highly accurate apparatus. The
low-resistance class is used in measuring voltage up to 100 mV. To measure higher
voltages, up to 600 V, and to test voltmeters, voltage dividers are connected to
potentiometers. Here the voltage drop across one of the resistances of the voltage divider
is compensated; this constitutes a known fraction of the total voltage being measured.

In AC potentiometers, the unknown voltage is compared with the voltage drop produced
by a current of the same frequency across a known resistance. The voltage being
measured is then adjusted both for amplitude and phase. The accuracy of AC
potentiometers is of the order of 0.2 percent. In electronic automatic DC and AC
potentiometers, the measurements of voltage are carried out automatically. In this case,
the compensation of the unknown voltage is achieved with the aid of a servomechanism
that moves the slide along the resistor, or rheostat. The servomechanism is actuated by
the imbalance of the two voltages, that is, by the difference between the compensating
voltage and the voltage that is being compensated. In electronic automatic
potentiometers, the results of measurements are read on dial indicators, traced on
recorder charts or received as numerical data. The last method makes it possible to input
the data directly into a computer. In addition to measurement, electronic automatic
potentiometers are also capable of regulating various parameters of industrial processes.
In this case, the slide of the rheostat is set in a position that predetermines, for instance,
the temperature of the object to be regulated. The voltage imbalance of the
potentiometer drives the servomechanism, which then increases or decreases the electric
heating or regulates the fuel supply.

A voltage divider with a uniform variation of resistance, a device that allows some
fraction of a given voltage to be applied to an electric circuit. In the simplest case, the
device consists of a conductor of high resistance equipped with a sliding contact. Such
dividers are used in electrical engineering, radio engineering, and measurement
technology. They can also be utilized in analog computers and in automation systems,
where, for example, they function as sensors for linear or angular displacement
Instrument Transformers Basics
Why instrument transformers?

In power systems, currents and voltages handled are very large.

Direct measurements are not possible with the existing equipment’s. Hence it is
required to step down currents and voltages with the help of instrument transformers
so that they can be measured with instruments of moderate sizes

Instrument Transformers

Transformers used in conjunction with measuring instruments for measurement

purposes are called “Instrument Transformers”.

The instrument used for the measurement of current is called a “Current

Transformer” or simply “CT”.

The transformers used for the measurement of voltage are called “Voltage
transformer” or “Potential transformer” or simply “PT”.

Instrument Transformers:

Fig 1.Current Transformer Fig 2. Potential Transformer

Fig 1. Indicates the current measurement by a C.T. The current being measured
passes through the primary winding and the secondary winding is connected to
an ammeter. The C.T. steps down the current to the level of ammeter.

Fig 2. Shows the connection of P.T. for voltage measurement. The primary winding is
connected to the voltage being measured and the secondary winding to a voltmeter. The
P.T. steps down the voltage to the level of voltmeter.
Merits of Instrument Transformers:

1. Instruments of moderate size are used for metering i.e. 5A for current and 100 to
120 volts for voltage measurements

2. Instrument and meters can be standardized so that there is saving in

costs. Replacement of damaged instruments is easy.

3. Single range instruments can be used to cover large current or voltage ranges,
when used with suitable multi range instrument transformers.

4. The metering circuit is isolated from the high voltage power circuits. Hence
isolation is not a problem and the safety is assured for the operators

5. There is low power consumption in metering circuit.

6. Several instruments can be operated from a single instrument transformer.

Ratios of Instrument Transformer:

Some definitions are:

1. Transformation ratio: It is the ratio of the magnitude if the primary phasor to
secondary phasor.

Transformation ratio:

R= Primary winding Current/ secondary winding Current for a C.T

R= Primary Winding Voltage/ Secondary winding Voltage for P.T
Nominal Ratio: It is the ratio of rated primary winding current (voltage) to the
ratedsecondary winding current (voltage).

for a P.T.
Turns ratio: This is defined as below

for a C.T.

for a P.T.

Burden of an Instrument Transformer:

The rated burden is the volt ampere loading which is permissible without errors
exceeding the particular class of accuracy.

Current Transformer equivalent circuit:

X1 = Primary leakage reactance

R1 = Primary winding resistance
X2 = Secondary leakage reactance
Z0 = Magnetizing impedance
R2 = Secondary winding resistance
Zb = Secondary load
Note: Normally the leakage fluxes X1 and X2 can be neglected

Current transformer, simplified equivalent circuit:

Current transformer: Phase displacement (δ) and current ratio error (ε):

Current Transformer Basics:

Current Transformers (CT’s) can be used for monitoring current or for transforming
primary current into reduced secondary current used for meters, relays, control equipment
and other instruments. CT’s that transform current isolate the high voltage primary,
permit grounding of the secondary, and step-down the magnitude of the measured current
to a standard value that can be safely handled by the instrument.

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Ratio :The CT ratio is the ratio of primary current input to secondary current output
at full load. For example, a CT with a ratio of 300:5 is rated for 300 primary amps at
full load and will produce 5 amps of secondary current when 300 amps flow through
the primary. If the primary current changes the secondary current output will change
accordingly. For example, if 150 amps flow through the 300 amp rated primary the
secondary current output will be 2.5 amps (150:300 = 2.5:5).

Current Transformer: Cautions:

Inspect the physical and mechanical condition of the CT before installation.

Check the connection of the transformer requirements for the instrument or

the system requirements before connecting the CT.

Inspect the space between the CT phases, ground and secondary conductor
for adequate clearance between the primary and secondary circuitry wiring.

Verify that the shorting device on the CT is properly connected until the CT is
ready to be installed. The secondary of the CT must always have a burden
(load) connected when not in use. NOTE: A dangerously high secondary
voltage can develop with an open-circuited secondary.

Construction of Current Transformer:

Current transformers are constructed in various ways. In one method there are two
separate windings on a magnetic steel core. The primary winding consists of a few
turns of heavy wire capable of carrying the full load current while the secondary
winding consist of many turns of smaller wire with a current carrying capacity of
between 5/20 amperes, dependent on the design. This is called the wound type due to
its wound primary coil.
Another very common type of construction is the so-called “window,” “through” or
donut type current transformer in which the core has an opening through which the
conductor carrying the primary load current is passed. This primary conductor constitutes
the primary winding of the CT (one pass through the “window” represents a one turn
primary), and must be large enough in cross section to carry the maximum current of the
load.

Window-type

Construction of Current Transformer:

Another distinguishing feature is the difference between indoor and outdoor construction.

15kV Indoor CT
15kV Outdoor CT
Construction of Current Transformer

Indoor Type Outdoor Type

indoor units are protected due to their The outdoor unit must be protected for
being mounted in an enclosure of some possible contaminated environments
kind
Not Required outdoor units will have larger spacing
between line and ground, which is
achieved by the addition of skirts on the
Design.
Not Required For outdoor types the hardware must be
of the non-corrosive type and the
insulation must be of the non-arc-
Tracking type.
The indoor types must be compatible for outdoor types are normally on the pole-
connection to bus type electrical top installations.
construction

Circuit connection for current and power measurement using C.T.

Equivalent Circuit of C.T.

Fig. 1 Equivalent circuit of C.T.

Phasor diagram

Fig 2. Phasor diagram

A section of Phasor diagram

Fig 3. A section of Phasor diagram

Relationship in current transformer:

Fig 1 represents the equivalent circuit and Fig 2 the phasor diagram of a current
transformer.
n= turns ratio = (No. of secondary winding turns)/(No. of primary winding turns)
rs = resistance of the secondary winding;
xs = reactance of the secondary winding;
re = resistance of external burden i.e. resistance of
meters, current coils etc. including leads;
xe = reactance of external burden i.e. reactance of
meters, current coils etc. including leads;
Ep = primary winding induced voltage Es
= secondary winding induced voltage Np
= No. of primary winding turns;
Ns = No. of secondary winding turns;
Vs = Voltage at the secondary winding
terminals; Is = secondary winding current;
Ip = primary winding current;
ϴ = phase angle of transformer;
secondary winding current = phase angle of total burden including impedance of
secondarywinding
x x
tan−1 ( s e
)
rs  r e
 = phase angle of secondary winding load circuit i.e. of external burden
x
tan−1 ( e)re
Io = exiting current;
Im = magnetizing component of exciting
current, Ie = loss component of exciting current,
α = angle between exciting current Io and working flux ϕ
Consider a small section of the phasor as shown in Fig. 3. e have ∠bac= 90° -δ-α,
ac = Io , oa = nIs and oc = Ip.

bc= Io sin (90°-δ-α) = Io cos (δ+α), ab = Io

cos (90°-δ-α) = Io sin (δ+α).

2 2 2
Now (Oc) = (oa + ab) + (bc)
or
2 2 2
Ip = [nIs + Io sin (δ+α)] + [Io cos (δ+α)]
2 2 2 2 2 2
= n Is + I0 sin (δ+α) + 2 nIsIosin (δ+α)+ Io cos (δ+α).
2 2 2
= n Is + 2nIsIo sin (δ+α) + Io
2 2 2½
∴Ip = [n Is + 2nIsIo sin (δ+α) + Io ] (1)

Transformation ratio

R = Ip /Is = [n2 IsIo sin (δ+α) + Io2]½ /Is (2)

Now in a well-designed current transformer Io <<nIs. Usually Io is less than 1 percent of

IpandIp is, therefore, very nearly equal to nIs.

Eqn. (2) can be written as

22 2
sin(δα ) I sin 2
1
[n I  2 nI s I 0
(δα )
2

R s 0

I
nI s  I 0 sin(δα ) s I0
n sin(δ α )(3)
Is I
The above theory is applicable to case when the secondary burden has a lagging power
factor i.e., when the burden is inductive.
Eqn. (3) can be further expanded as:

R ≈ n  I0 (sin δcosαcosδ sin α )

I
s I m
sin δI e
cosδ
≈ n
I
s
As
I m  I 0cosα and I e I 0sinα

Phase angle:

The angle by which the secondary current phasor, when reversed, differs in phase from
primary current, is known as the “phase angle” of the transformer.
+ve if secondary reversed current leads the primary current
-ve if secondary reversed current lags behind the primary current.
The angle between Is and Ip is θ. Therefore, the phase angle is θ.
From the phasor diagram,

tan θ bc  bc  I 0cos(δα )
ob oaab nIs  I 0sin(δα)
As θ is very small, we can write

θ I 0 c o s ( δ α )
r a d .(5)
n I s I 0s in (δα)
Now Io is very small as compared to nIs, and, therefore we can neglect the term Io
sin(δ+α)

∴θ I 0cos(δα) (6)

rad
nIs
(7)
≈ I 0cosδcosα−I 0 sin δ sin α ≈ I mcosδ−Iesinδ rad
nIs nIs (8)

≈ 180( I mc o sδ− I es inδ )degree

Π nIs
Errors in current transformers:

• Turns ratio and transformation ratios are not equal.

• The value of transformation ratio is not constant.

It depends upon:
1. Magnetizing and loss components of exciting current,
2. The secondary winding load current and its power
This introduces considerable errors into current measurement
In power measurement it is necessary that the phase of secondary winding current shall
be displaced by exactly 180° from that of the Primary current. Here, phase difference is
different from 180° by an angle θ. Hence due to C.T. two types of errors are introduced in
power measurements.
Due to actual transformation ratio being different from the turn’s ratio.

Due to secondary winding current not being 180° out of phase with the primary
winding current.

Ratio error and phase angle error

Ratio Error is defined as:
Percentage ratio error = ((nominal ratio – actual ratio)/(actual ratio))x100

K n− R (9)
 100
R
Phase angle

≈ 1 8 0 ( I m c o s δ−Ie sinδ
)degree

3.14 nIs

Problem No.1
Two current transformers of the same nominal ratio 500/5 A, are tested by Silsbee’s
method. With the current in the secondary of the transformer adjusted at its rated value,
the content in the middle conductor I = 0.05e-j126.9° A expressed with respect to current
in the secondary of standard transformer as the reference. It is known that standard
transformer has a ratio correction factor (RCF) of 1.0015 and phase error +8’. Find RCF
and phase angle error of transformer under test.

Problems on CT
1. A current transformer has a single turn primary and 200 turns secondary winding.
The secondary winding supplies a current of 5 A to a non-inductive burden of 1
resistance. The requisite flux is set up in the core by an mmf of 80 A. The frequency is
50 Hz and the net cross section of the core is 1000 sq. mm. Calculate the ratio and
phase angle of the transformer. Also find the flux density in the core. Neglect the
effects of magnetic leakage, iron losses and copper losses.
A current transformer with a bar primary has 300 turns in its secondary winding. The
resistance and reactance of secondary circuits are 1.5 and 1.0 respectively including the
transformer winding. With 5 A flowing in the secondary winding, the magnetizing
mmf is 100 A and the iron losses is 1.2W. Determine the ratio and phase angle error.
Solution: Primary winding turns Np= 1;
Secondary winding turns Ns = 300;
Turns ratio = Ns/Np = 300/1 = 300.
2 2
Secondary circuit burden impedance = (1.5) (1.0) = 1.8
For secondary winding circuit:
cosδ = 1.5/1.8 = 0.833 and sin δ = 1.0/1.8 = 0.555.
Secondary induced voltage Es = 5 × 1.8 = 9.0 V.
Primary induced voltage Ep = Es/n = 9.0/300 = 0.03 V.
Loss component of current referred to primary winding
Ie = iron loss/(Ep) = 1.2/0.03 = 40
A. Magnetizing current
Im = (magnetizing mmf)/(primary winding turns)
= 100/1 = 100 A

Actual ratio R =

= 300+(100 ×0.555+40 × 0.833)/5 = 317.6

In the absence of any information to the contrary we can take nominal ratio to be equal to
the turns ratio, or
Kn = n = 300

Percentage ratio error  Kn − R 100

R

= (300-317.6)/317.6 = -5.54%.

Phase angle θ =

= 180/π ((100 × 0.833 - 40 × 0.555)/(300 × 5))

= 2.34°.

Problem No. 3
A 100/5 A, 50 Hz CT has a bar primary and a rated secondary burden of 12.5 VA. The
secondary winding has 196 turns and a leakage inductance of 0.96 mH. With a purely
resistive burden at rated full load, the magnetization mmf is 16 A and the loss
excitation requires 12 A. Find the ratio and phase angle errors.
Solution: Secondary burden = 12.5 VA.
Secondary winding current = 5 A
2
Secondary circuit impedance = 12.5/5 = 0.5 .
-3
Secondary circuit reactance = 2π × 50 × 96 ×10 = 0.3
-1 -1
Phase angle of secondary circuit δ = sin 0.3/0.5 = sin 0.6
2 2
Therefore, sin δ = 0.6 and cosδ = √(1) + (0.6)
= 0.8.
Primary winding turns Np = 1. Secondary winding turns Ns = 196.
Turns ratio n = Ns/Np = 196.
Nominal ratio = Kn = 1000/5 =
200 Magnetizing current
Im = (magnetizing mmf)/(primary winding turns)
= 16/1 =16 A
.
Loss component Ie = (excitation for loss/primary winding turns)
= 12/1 = 12 A.

Actual ratio R =

= 196 + ((12×0.8+16×0.6)/5) = 199.84

Ratio error = ((nominal ratio – actual ratio)/(actual ratio)) ×100
= ((200-199.84) / 199.84) ×100
= +0.08%
Phase angle θ =

180/π ((16×0.8 - 12×0.6)/(196×5)) =0.327°

= 19.6’.

Potential Transformer Basics

Potential transformers are normally connected across two lines of the circuit in which the
voltage is to be measured. Normally they will be connected L-L (line-to-line) or L-G
(line-to-ground). A typical connection is as follows:
Relationships in a Potential Transformer:
The theory of a potential transformer is the same as that of a power transformer. The
main difference is that the power loading of a P.T. is very small and consequently the
exciting current is of the same order as the secondary winding current while in a power
transformer the exciting current is a very small fraction of secondary winding load
current.
Fig 3.and Fig 4. shows the equivalent circuit and phasor diagram of a potential
transformer respectively.
Is = secondary winding current,
rs = resistance of secondary winding Φ =
working flux in wb.
Im = magnetizing component of no load (exciting) current in
A, Ie = iron loss component of no load (exciting) current in A,
I0 = no load (exciting) current in A,
Es = secondary winding induced voltage
Vs = secondary winding terminal
voltage, Np = primary winding turns
Ns = secondary winding turns
xs = reactance of secondary winding
re =resistance of secondary load circuit
xe = reactance of secondary load circuit
-1
= phase angle of secondary load circuit = tan xe
/reEp = primary winding induced voltage,
Ip = primary winding current
rp = resistance of primary winding
xp = reactance of primary winding
Turns ratio n = Np / Ns = Ep / Es

Secondary voltages when referred to primary side are to be multiplied by n. When

secondary currents are referred to primary side, they must be divided by n

Fig. 3 Equivalent circuit of a P.T.

Fig. 4 Phasor diagram of P.T.
 Fig. 5 Enlarged and concise phasor diagram of a P.T

Actual Transformation ratio

An enlarged concise phasor diagram is shown in Fig. 5.
θ = phase angle of the transformer
= angle between VP and VS reversed
= phase angle of secondary load circuit
= phase angle between IP and VS reversed. Now
oa = VPcosθ

From Phasor diagram

oa = n VS +nISrScos + nISxS sin +IPrPcosβ+ IPxP sin β
Or
VPcosθ = n VS +nISrScos + nISxS sin +IPrPcosβ+ IPxP sin β

=n VS +nIS (rScos + xS sin ) +IPrPcosβ+ IPxP sin β ……..(i)

Phase angle θ is very small and, therefore, both VP and VS reversed can be taken perpendicular
to Φ and, hence

∠ocdβ (approximately) and ∠ecd(approximately).

Thus IPcosβ = Ie + (IS /n ) cos

IP sin β = Im + (IS /n ) sin
Now θ is very small usually less than 1° and therefore, cosθ =1 and hence we can write: VPcosθ = VP
Substituting the above values in (i), we have:
VP = n VS +nIS (rScos + xS sin ) + (Ie + (IS /n ) cos ) rP
+ (Im + (IS /n ) sin ) xP
 = n VS +IScos (n rS + rP /n) + IS sin (n xS + xP /n) + IerP + ImxP
……..(ii)
= n VS + (IS /n) cos (n² rS + rP) + (IS /n) sin (n² xS + xP)
+ IerP + ImxP
= n VS + (IS /n) cos RP + (IS /n) sin XP + IerP + ImxP
= n VS + (IS /n) (RPcos + XPsin )+IerP + ImxP …..(iii) Here
RP = equivalent resistance of the transformer referred to the
primary side = n² rS + rP
and XP = equivalent reactance of the transformer referred to
the primary side = n² xS + xP

Actual transformation (voltage) ratio R= VP / VS

((IS /n) (RPcos + XP sin )+ IerP + ImxP )

= n+ ……(iv)
V
SEqn (ii) may be written as:

VP = n VS +nIScos (rS + rP /n²) + nIS sin (xS + xP /n²) + IerP +

ImxP

VP = n VS +nIScos RS+ nIS sin XS+ IerP + ImxP

= n VS +nIS (RScos + XS sin ) + IerP + ImxP ……(v)
Where
RS = equivalent resistance of transformer referred to
secondary side = rS + rP /n²
XS = equivalent reactance of transformer referred to
secondary side = xS + xP /n².
Actual transformation (voltage) ratio R=VP / VS

nIS (RScos + XS sin )+ IerP + ImxP

= n+ ……(vi)
VS

Using eqns. (iii) and (v), the difference between actual transformation ratio and
turns ratio is:
R-n = ((IS /n) (RPcos + XPsin )+IerP + ImxP ) …….(vii)

VS
= nIS (RScos + XS sin )+ IerP + ImxP
…….(viii)
VS

tanθ  ab  I PxPcosβ− I PrPsinβnIsxscos−nIsrssin

oa nVsnIsrscosnIsxPsin I PrPcosβ I PxPsinβ
The terms in the denominator involving IP and IS are small and, therefore, they can be
neglected as compared with nVS .

I PxPcosβ− I PrPsinβnIsxscos −nIsrssin


nVs
Is I s
x I
P e  cos −rP I m  sin nIs x scos−nIsrssin
 n n
nVs

x P
r
I scos nxs − I s sin nrs  I e x p− I mrs
P

 n n
nVs

x
I scos  P  n 2xs− I ssin rP n 2rs I e x P− I mrP
 n n
nVS

Since θ is small, θ = tan θ

I s  X cos − R sin I x − I r
P P e P m P
∴ θ n rad .
nVs
Is
 X scos− Rs sin  I e x P − I mr P
 rad
Vs nVs

Errors in potential transformers

Ratio error (Voltage Error):

The actual ratio of transformation varies with operating condition and the error
in secondary voltage may be defined as,
% Ratio Error = Kn – R × 100
R
Phase angle error:
In an ideal voltage transformer, there should not be any phase difference between primary
winding voltage and secondary winding voltage reversed. However, in an actual
transformer there exists a phase difference between VP and VS reversed.
I
s
 X Pcos − RPsin I e x P− I mrP
∴θ n rad .
nVs
I x −I r
 s  X scos− Rs sin  e P m P rad
I
V
s nVs
Problem No. 1
A potential transformer, ratio 1000/100 volt, has the following constants:
Primary resistance = 94.5 , secondary resistance=0.86
Primary reactance = 66.2 , total equivalent reactance = 110 No
load current = 0.02 A at 0’4 p.f.
Calculate: (i) Phase angle error at no load
(ii) burden in VA at UPF at which phase angle will be Zero.

Problem No.2
A potential transformer rated 6900/115 Volts, has 22500 turns in the primary winding
and 375 turns in the secondary winding. With 6900 volts applied to the primary and the
secondary circuit open circuited, the primary winding current is 0.005A lagging the
voltage by 73.7°. With a particular burden connected to the secondary, the primary
winding current is 0.0125A lagging the voltage by 53.1°. Primary winding resistance =
1200 , Primary winding reactance = 2000 , secondary winding resistance = 0.4 ,
secondary winding reactance = 0.7 .
(i) Find the secondary current and terminal voltage using the applied primary voltage
VP = 6900 + j0 as reference. Find the load burden also.
(ii) Find the actual transformation ratio and also the phase angle.

If the actual ratio = the nominal ratio under above conditions, what change should
be made in the primary turns?
Testing of Instrument Transformers
Methods for finding ratio and phase angle errors experimentally are broadly classified
into two groups:
1. Absolute method: In these methods the transformer errors are determined interms of
constants i.e., resistance, inductance and capacitance of the testing circuit.

2. Comparison method: In these methods, the errors of the transformer under testare
compared with those of a standard current transformer whose errors are known.

Each of the two methods can be classified, according to measurement technique

employed as
1. Deflection Method: These methods use the deflections of suitable instruments for
measuring quantities related to the phasor under consideration or to their deflection. The
required ratio and phase angles are then found out from the magnitudes of deflection.
These methods may be made direct reading in some cases.
2. Null Methods: These methods make use of a network in which the appropriate phasor
quantities are balanced against one another. The ratio and phase angle errors are then
found out from the impedance elements of the network. The method may be made direct
reading in terms of calibrated scales on the adjustable elements in the network.

Testing of Current Transformer

There are three methods:
1. Mutual Inductance method: This is an absolute method using null deflection.
2. Silsbee’s Method: This is a comparison method. There are two types;
deflectionand null.
3. Arnold’s Method: This is a comparison method involving null techniques.

Silsbee’s Method:
The arrangement for Silsbee’s deflection method is shown in Fig.1. Here the ratio and
phase angle of the test transformer ‘X’ are determined in terms of that of a standard
transformer ‘S’ having the same nominal ratio.
 Fig. 1 Silsbee’s deflection method

Procedure:
The two transformers are connected with their primaries in series. An adjustable
burden is put in the secondary circuit of the transformer under test.
An ammeter is included in the secondary circuit of the standard transformer so
that the current may be set to desired value. W1 is a wattmeter whose current coil is
connected to carry the secondary current of the standard transformer. The current coil of
wattmeter W2 carries a current I which is the difference between the secondary currents
of the standard and test transformer. The voltage circuits of wattmeters are supplied in
parallel from a phase shifting transformer at a constant voltage V.

The phasor diagram is shown in Fig. 2

Fig.2. Phasor diagram of Silsbee’s method

 1. The phase of the voltage is so adjusted that wattmeter W 1 reads zero. Under these conditions voltage V
is in quadrature with current Iss . The position of voltage phasor for this case is shown as V q .

Reading of wattmeter, W1 W1q = VqIsscos 90° = 0.

Reading of wattmeter, W2
W2q = Vq × component of current I in phase with Vq = VqIq =
VqIsxsin (θx – θs)
Where θx = phase angle of C.T. under test, θs =
phase angle of standard C.T.
= W1p– VIsxcos (θx – θs) ≈ W1p– VIsx
As (θx – θs) is very small and, therefore, cos (θx – θs) = 1 For
above, VIsx = W1p - W2p.
Actual ratio of transformer under test Rx = Ip /Isx.
Actual ratio of standard transformer Rs = Ip /Iss.

The phase of voltage V is shifted through 90° so that it occupies a position V P

and is in phase with Iss .
Reading of wattmeter W1, W1p = VpIsscos θ = VpIss.

Reading of wattmeter W2, W2p = Vp ×component of current Ip

I in phase with Vp=Vp [Iss – Isxcos (θx – θs)]

If the voltage is kept same for both sets of
readings, then V= Vp = Vq.
We have W2q = VIsx sin (θx – θs), W1p = Viss
W2p = V[Iss – Isxcos (θx – θs)]= VIss – VIsxcos (θx – θs)]

W
R  R 1
W −W
2p
x s
W 1p 2p
1p
W
sin(θ −θ )  2q cos(θ −θ )  VI ss− W2p  VI sx
s x s
x
VI sx VI
W sx
W
or (θx−θs ) 
2q
∴ tan(θ −θ ) 
2q

W −W rad
x s W −W 1p 2p
1p 2p

Or phase angle of test transformer,

 W W
θ 2q
θ rad ≈ 2q
θ rad
W −W W
s s

1p 2p 1p

as W2p is very small. Hence if the ratio and phase angle errors of standard transformer are
known, we can compute the errors of the test transformer. W2 must be a sensitive instrument. Its
current coil may be designed for small values. It is normally designed to carry about 0.25A for
testing CTs having a secondary current of 5A.

Problem No.1
Two current transformers of the same nominal ratio 500/5 A, are tested by Silsbee’s
method. With the current in the secondary of the transformer adjusted at its rated value, the
-j126.9°
content in the middle conductor I = 0.05e A expressed with respect to current
in the secondary of standard transformer as the reference. It is known that standard transformer
has a ratio correction factor (RCF) of 1.0015 and phase error +8’. Find RCF and phase angle
error of transformer under test.
 UNIT – III
MEASUREMENT OF POWER AND ENERGY

Single And Three Phase Wattmeters And Energy Meters

Single Phase Induction Type Meters

The construction and principle of operation of Single Phase Energy Meters is
explained below

Construction of Induction Type Energy Meters

There are four main parts of the operating mechanism
[1]. Driving system
[2]. Moving system
[3]. Braking system
[4]. Registering system

Driving system
The driving system of the meter consists of two electro-magnets.
The core of these electromagnets is made up of silicon steel laminations. The
coil of one of the electromagnets is excited by the load current. This coil is
called the current coil.
The coil of second electromagnet is connected across the supply and, therefore,
carries a current proportional to the supply voltage. This coil is called the
pressure coil.
Consequently the two electromagnets are known as series and shunt
magnets respectively.
Copper shading bands are provided on the central limb. The
position of these bands is adjustable.
The function of these bands is to bring the flux produced by the shunt
magnet exactly in quadrature with the applied voltage.

Moving System
This consists of an aluminum disc mounted on a light alloy shaft.
This disc is positioned in the air gap between series and shunt magnets. The
upper bearing of the rotor (moving system) is a steel pin located in a hole in the
bearing cap fixed to the top of the shaft.
The rotor runs on a hardened steel pivot, screwed to the foot of the shaft. The
pivot is supported by a jewel bearing.
A pinion engages the shaft with the counting or registering mechanism.
 (Fig) single phase energy meter

Braking System
A permanent magnet positioned near the edge of the aluminium disc forms
the braking system. The aluminium disc moves in the field of this magnet
and thus provides a braking torque.
The position of the permanent magnet is adjustable, and therefore braking torque
can be adjusted by shifting the permanent magnet to different radial positions as
explained earlier.

(fig) Pointer type (fig) cyclometer register

Registering (counting) Mechanism
The function of a registering or counting mechanism is to record continuously
a number which is proportional to the revolutions made by the moving system.
By a suitable system, a train of reduction gears the pinion on the rotor shaft
drives a series of five or six pointers.
These rotate on round dials which are marked with ten equal divisions.
The pointer type of register is shown in Fig. Cyclo-meter register as shown in Fig
can also he used.
Errors in Single Phase Energy Meters
The errors caused by the driving system are
[5]. Incorrect magnitude of fluxes.
[6]. Incorrect phase angles.

[7]. Lack of Symmetry in magnetic circuit.

 The errors caused by the braking system are
changes in strength of brake magnet
changes in disc resistance
[8]. abnormal friction
[9]. self braking effect
Three Phase General Supply with Controlled Load

L1 – 30A Load Control (Hot Water)

L2 – Maximum 2A Load Control (Storage Heating)
2.5mm² with 7 strands for conductors to control customer contactor
Load carrying conductors not less than 4mm² or greater than 35mm²
All metering neutrals to be black colour 4mm² or 6 mm² with minimum 7 stranded
conductors.
Not less than 18 strand for 25 & 35mm²
conductors Refer to SIR’s for metering obligations
Comply with Electrical Safety (Installations) Regulations 2009 and AS/NZS 3000
Customer needs to provide 2A circuit breaker as a Main Switch and their load
control contactor
Within customer’s switchboard
Meter panel fuse not required for an overhead supply.
Off Peak controlled load only includes single phase hot water & single or multi-
phase storage heating
Wiring diagram applicable for Solar
Metering diagram is applicable for 2 or 3 phase load.
For 2 phase loads – Red and Blue phase is preferred.
WATTMETER
Electrodynamometer Wattmeters
These instruments are similar in design and construction to
electrodynamometer type ammeters and voltmeters.
The two coils are connected in different circuits for measurement of
power.
The fixed coils or “ field coils” arc connected in series with the load and so carry
the current in the circuit.
The fixed coils, therefore, form the current coil or simply C.C. of the
wattmeter.
The moving coil is connected across the voltage and, therefore, carries a current
proportional to the voltage.
A high non-inductive resistance is connected in series with the moving coil to
limit the current to a small value.
Since the moving coil carries a current proportional to the voltage, it is called
the ‘ ‘ pressure coil’ ’ or “ voltage coil” or simply called P.C. of the wattmeter.

Construction of Electrodynamometer Wattmeter

Fixed Coils
The fixed coils carry the current of the circuit.
They are divided into two halves.
The reason for using fixed coils as current coils is that they can be made more
massive and can be easily constructed to carry considerable current since they
present no problem of leading the current in or out.
The fixed coils are wound with heavy wire. This wire is stranded or laminated
especially when carrying heavy currents in order to avoid eddy current losses in
conductors. The fixed coils of earlier wattmeters were designed to carry a
current of 100 A but modem designs usually limit the maximum current ranges
of wattmeters to about 20 A. For power measurements involving large load
currents, it is usually better to use a 5 A wattmeter in conjunction with a current
transformer of suitable range.

(Fig) Dynamometer wattmeter

 Damping
Air friction damping is used.
The moving system carries a light aluminium vane which moves in a sector shaped box.
Electromagnetic or eddy current damping is not used as introduction of a permanent magnet
(for damping purposes) will greatly distort the weak operating magnetic field.
Scales and Pointers
They are equipped with mirror type scales and knife edge pointers to remove reading errors due
to parallax.

Theory of Electrodynamometer Watt-meters

(Fig) circuit of electrodynamometer

It is clear from above that there is a component of power which varies as twice the frequency
of current and voltage (mark the term containing 2 Ȧt).

Average deflecting torque

Controlling torque exerted by springs Tc= Kș

Where, K = spring constant; ș= final steady deflection.
Errors in electrodynamometer
[10]. Errors due to inductance effects ii) Stray magnetic field errors
[11]. Eddy current errors
[12]. Temperature error
 Ferrodynamic Wattmeters
The operating torque can be considerably increased by using iron cores for the coils.
Ferrodynamic wattmeters employ cores of low loss iron so that there is a large increase
in the flux density and consequently an increase in operating torque with little loss in
accuracy.
The fixed coil is wound on a laminated core having pole pieces designed to give a
uniform radial field throughout the air gap.
The moving coil is asymmetrically pivoted and is placed over a hook shaped pole
piece.
This type of construction permits the use of a long scale up to about 270° and gives a
deflecting torque which is almost proportional to the average power. With this
construction there is a tendency on the part of the pressure coil to creep (move further
on the hook) when only the pressure coil is energized.
This is due to the fact that a coil tries to take up a position where it links with
maximum flux. The creep causes errors and a compensating coil is put to compensate
for this voltage creep.

The use of ferromagnetic core makes it possible to employ a robust construction

for the moving element.
Also the Instrument is less sensitive to external magnetic fields. On the other hand,
this construction introduces non-linearity of magnetization curve and introduction of
large eddy current & hysteresis losses in the core.

Three Phase Wattmeters

Dynamometer type three-phase wattmeter consists of two separate wattmeter movements
mounted together in one case with the two moving coils mounted on the same
spindle.
The arrangement is shown in Fig.
There are two current coils and two pressure coils.
A current coil together with its pressure coil is known as an element.
Therefore, a three phase wattmeter has two elements.
The connections of two elements of a 3 phase wattmeter are the same as that
for two wattmeter method using two single phase wattmeter.
The torque on each element is proportional to the power being measured
by it. The total torque deflecting the moving system is the sum of the
deflecting torque of’ the two elements.
Hence the total deflecting torque on the moving system is proportional to the
total Power.
In order that a 3 phase wattmeter read correctly, there should not be any
mutual interference between the two elements.
A laminated iron shield may be placed between the two elements to eliminate
the mutual effects.

(fig) three phase wattmeter

 Power Factor Meter

Power factor of a single phase circuit is given by

cos Φ = P/VI.
By measuring power, current and voltage power factor can be calculated using the above
equation. This method is not accurate.

It is desirable to have instantaneous indication of power factor.

Power factor meter indicate directly the power factor of the circuit.

Power factor meters have: 1. Current Coil

2. Pressure Coil.

1. The current circuit carries the current whose PF is to be measured.

2. The pressure circuit is connected across the circuit whose PF is to be measured
and is usually split into two paths.
3. The deflection of the instrument depends upon the phase difference between the
main current and currents in two paths of pressure coil i.e., the power factor of the
circuit.
4. The deflection is indicated by a pointer.
 UNIT – IV
DC AND AC BRIDGES
4.1 General form of A.C. Bridge

AC bridge are similar to D.C. bridge in topology(way of connecting).It consists of four arm
AB,BC,CD and DA .Generally the impedance to be measured is connected between ‘A’ and ‘B’.
A detector is connected between ‘B’ and ’D’. The detector is used as null deflection instrument.
Some of the arms are variable element. By varying these elements, the potential values at ‘B’ and
‘D’ can be made equal. This is called balancing of the bridge.

Fig. 4.1 General form of A.C. bridge

At the balance condition, the current through detector is zero.
. .
∴I1I3
. .
I2I4
. .
∴ I 1  I 3 (2.1)
. .
I2 I4
At balance condition,

Voltage drop across ‘AB’=voltage drop across ‘AD’.

. .
E1  E 2
. . . .
∴ I1Z1I2Z2
Similarly, Voltage drop across ‘BC’=voltage drop across ‘DC’ (2.2)
. .
E3E4

. . . .
∴ I3Z3 I 4Z4
(2.3)
. .
From Eqn. (2.2), we have ∴ I 1 Z 2
. .
I2 Z1 (2.4)

. .
From Eqn. (2.3), we have ∴ I 3 Z 4
. .
I4 Z3 (2.5)

From equation -2.1, it can be seen that, equation -2.4 and equation-2.5 are equal.

. .
Z 2 Z 4
∴ .  .
Z1 Z3

. . . .
∴Z1Z4Z2Z3

Products of impedances of opposite arms are equal.

∴ Z1 ∠θ1 Z 4 ∠θ 4  Z 2 ∠θ 2 Z 3 ∠θ3

⇒ Z1 Z 4 ∠θ1  θ 4  Z 2 Z3 ∠θ 2  θ3

Z1 Z 4 = Z 2 Z 3

θ1  θ 4  θ2  θ3
∗ For balance condition, magnitude on either side must be equal.

∗ Angle on either side must be equal.

Summary
For balance condition,
. . . .
 I1I3, I2I4
 Z1 Z 4 = Z 2 Z 3

 θ1  θ 4  θ2  θ3
. . . .

E1  E 2 &E3E4
4.2 Types of detector
The following types of instruments are used as detector in A.C. Bridge.

 Vibration galvanometer

 Head phones (speaker)

 Tuned amplifier

4.2.1 Vibration galvanometer

Between the point ‘B’ and ‘D’ a vibration galvanometer is connected to indicate the bridge
balance condition. This A.C. galvanometer which works on the principle of resonance. The
A.C. galvanometer shows a dot, if the bridge is unbalanced.
4.2.2 Head phones
Two speakers are connected in parallel in this system. If the bridge is unbalanced, the
speaker produced more sound energy. If the bridge is balanced, the speaker do not produced
any sound energy.

4.2.3 Tuned amplifier

If the bridge is unbalanced the output of tuned amplifier is high. If the bridge is balanced,
output of amplifier is zero.
4.3 Measurements of inductance

4.3.1 Maxwell’s inductance bridge

The choke for which R1 and L1 have to measure connected between the points ‘A’ and
‘B’. In this method the unknown inductance is measured by comparing it with the standard
inductance.

Fig. 4.2 Maxwell’s inductance bridge

L2 is adjusted, until the detector indicates zero current.

Let R1= unknown resistance
L1= unknown inductance of the choke.
L2= known standard inductance
R1,R2,R4= known resistances.
 Fig 2.3 Phasor diagram of Maxwell’s inductance bridge
. . . .
At balance condition, Z 1 Z 4  Z 2 Z 3

(R1  jXL1)R4  (R2  jXL2 )R3

(R1  jwL1)R4  (R2  jwL2 )R3

R1R4  jwL1R4  R2 R3  jwL2 R3

Comparing real part,

R1R4  R2 R3
R R
∴ R1  2 3
(2.6)
R4

Comparing the imaginary parts,

wL1R4  wL2 R3

LR
L1  2 3 (2.7)
R4

WL1 WL2 R3R4

Q-factor of choke, Q  
R1 R4 R2 R3

WL
Q 2 (2.8)
R2

58
 Advantages

Expression for R1 and L1 are

simple. Equations area simple
They do not depend on the frequency (as w is
cancelled) R1 and L1 are independent of each other.

Disadvantages

Variable inductor is costly.

Variable inductor is bulky.

4.3.2 Maxwell’s inductance capacitance bridge

Unknown inductance is measured by comparing it with standard capacitance. In this

bridge, balance condition is achieved by varying ‘C4’.

Fig 4.4 Maxwell’s inductance capacitance bridge

At balance condition, Z1Z4=Z3Z2

1
R4 × (2.9)
1 jwC4
Z 4 = R4 || jwC4 = 1
R4 +
jwC4

R4 R4
Z4= =
jwR4C4 + 1 1+ jwR4C4
∴ Substituting the value of Z4 from eqn. (2.10) in eqn. (2.9) we get (2.10)

R4
(R1 + jwL1) × = R2 R3
1 + jwR4C4

Fig 2.5 Phasor diagram of Maxwell’s inductance capacitance bridge

(R1 + jwL1)R4 = R2 R3 (1+ jwR4C4 )

R1R4 + jwL1R4 = R2 R3 + jwC4 R4 R2 R3

Comparing real parts,

R1R4 = R2 R3
 R2 R3
⇒ R1 = (2.11)
R4

Comparing imaginary part,

wL1R4 = wC4 R4 R2 R3

L1 = C4 R2 R3 (2.12)

Q-factor of choke,
WL1
Q= = w × C R R × R4
4 2 3
R1 R2 R3

Q  wC4R4 (2.13)

Advantages

Equation of L1 and R1 are simple.

They are independent of frequency.
They are independent of each other.
Standard capacitor is much smaller in size than standard inductor.

Disadvantages

Standard variable capacitance is costly.

It can be used for measurements of Q-factor in the ranges of 1 to 10.
It cannot be used for measurements of choke with Q-factors more than 10.
We know that Q =wC4R4

For measuring chokes with higher value of Q-factor, the value of C4 and R4 should be
higher. Higher values of standard resistance are very expensive. Therefore this bridge cannot be
used for higher value of Q-factor measurements.
4.3.3 Hay’s bridge

Fig 4.6 Hay’s bridge

.
E1  I1R1  jI1X1
...
E  E1  E 3
. .
I4
E 4  I 4 R4 
jwC4
.
E 3  I3R3
1 1 jwR4C4
Z 4  R4  
jwC4 jwC4
 Fig 4.7 Phasor diagram of Hay’s bridge

At balance condition, Z1Z4=Z3Z2

1 + jwR4C4
(R1 + jwL1)( ) = R2 R3
jwC4

(R1 + jwL1)(1+ jwR4C4 ) = jwR2C4 R3

2 2
R1 + jwC4R4 R1 + jwL1 + j w L1C4R4 = jwC4 R2 R3

2
(R1 − w L1C4R4 ) + j(wC4 R4R1 + wL1) = jwC4 R2R3

Comparing the real term,

2
R1 − w L1C4 R4 = 0
2
R =w LC R (2.14)
1 1 4 4
Comparing the imaginary terms,

wC4R4R1  wL1  wC4R2R3

C4 R4 R1 + L1 = C4 R2 R3

L1 = C4 R2 R3 − C4 R4 R1
(2.15)
Substituting the value of R1 fro eqn. 2.14 into eqn. 2.15, we have,

2
L1 = C4 R2 R3 − C4 R4 × w L1C4 R4

2 2 2
L1 = C4 R2 R3 − w L1C4 R4

2 2 2
L1(1+ w L1C4 R4 ) = C4 R2 R3

C4 R2 R3
L1  2
1 w L C 2 R 2
14 4 (2.16)

Substituting the value of L1 in eqn. 2.14 , we have

2 2
w C R R R
R = 4 2 3 4

(2.17)
2
wL w × C 4R R 1+ w C 2 R 2
Q= 1
= 2 × 2
2
2
3 4 4

R1 1+ w C 2R 2 w C R R R
4 4 4 4 2 3

1
Q=
wC4 R4 (2.18)
Advantages

Fixed capacitor is cheaper than variable capacitor.

This bridge is best suitable for measuring high value of Q-factor.

Disadvantages

Equations of L1and R1 are complicated.

Measurements of R1 and L1 require the value of frequency.
This bridge cannot be used for measuring low Q- factor.

4.3.4 Owen’s bridge

Fig 4.8 Owen’s bridge

E1  I1R1  jI1X1
0
I4 leads E4 by 90
 . . .
E = E1+ E 3
. I2
E 2 = I 2 R2 +
jwC2

Fig 4.9 Phasor diagram of Owen’s bridge

. . . .
Balance condition, Z 1 Z 4 = Z 2 Z 3

1 jwC2 R2 + 1
Z 2 = R2 + =
jwC2 jwC2

1 (1 + jwR2C2 ) × R3
∴ (R1 + jwL1) × =
jwC 4 jwC2

C2 (R1 + jwL1) = R3C4 (1+ jwR2C2 )

R1C2 + jwL1C2 = R3C4 + jwR2C2R3C4

Comparing real terms,

R1C2 = R3C4
 RC
R1  3 4
C2

Comparing imaginary terms,

wL1C2  wR2C2 R3C4

L1  R2 R3C4
WL wR R C C
Q- factor = 1  2 3 4 2

R1 R3 C4

Q  wR2C2

Advantages
Expression for R1 and L1 are simple.
R1 and L1 are independent of Frequency.
Disadvantages
The Circuits used two capacitors.
Variable capacitor is costly.
Q-factor range is restricted.
4.3.5 Anderson’s bridge

Fig 4.10 Anderson’s bridge

.
E1  I1(R1  r1) 
jI1X1 E3  EC
. .
E 4  IC r  EC

I 2  I 4  IC

− −−
E2E4E
− −−
E1  E 3  E
 Fig 4.11 Phasor diagram of Anderson’s bridge

Step-1 Take I as references vector .Draw I R 1 in phase with I

1 1 1 1
1 1
R  (R  r ) , I X is ⊥ to I R
1 1 1 1 1 r 1 1
1
E  I R  jI X
1 1 1 1 1
Step-2 I1  I 3 ,E3 is in phase with I 3 , From the circuit ,
0
E3  EC , I C leads EC by 90
Step-3 E4  IC r  EC
− −−
Step-4
Draw I 4 in phase with E4 , By KCL , I 2  I 4  IC
Step-5 Draw E2 in phase with I2
− − − −− −
Step-6 By KVL , E1 E3  E or E2  E4  E
 Fig 4.12 Equivalent delta to star conversion for the loop MON

R4 × r jwCR 4 r
Z7 = =
1 1 + jwC (R4 + r )
R4 + r + jwc

1
R4 ×
Z6 = jwC R4
=
1 1 + jwC (R4 + r )
R4 + r + jwc
1 R4 jwCR4r
(R + jwL ) × = R (R + )
1 1 3 2
1 + jwC (R4 + r ) 1 + jwC (R4 + r )
1
⇒ (R1 + jwL1)R4 = R R2 (1 + jwC (R4 + r )) + jwCrR4
3
1 + jwC (R4 + r) 1 + jwC (R4 + r )
1
⇒ R1 R4 + jwL1R4 = R2 R3 + jCwR2 R3 (r + R4 ) + jwCrR4 R3
 Fig 4.13 Simplified diagram of Anderson’s bridge

Comparing real term,

1
R1 R4 = R2R3
(R1 + r1)R4 = R2 R3
R2 R3
R1 = − r1
R4

Comparing the imaginary term,

wL1R4 = wCR2 R3 (r + R4 ) + wcrR3R4

R2 R3C
L1 = (r + R4 ) + R3rC
R4

L = R C R2 (r + R ) + r
13

R 4

4
Advantages

Variable capacitor is not required.

Inductance can be measured accurately.
R1 and L1 are independent of frequency.
Accuracy is better than other bridges.
Disadvantages

Expression for R1 and L1 are complicated.

This is not in the standard form A.C. bridge.

4.4 Measurement of capacitance and loss angle. (Dissipation factor)

4.4.1 Dissipation factors (D)

A practical capacitor is represented as the series combination of small resistance and

ideal capacitance.

From the vector diagram, it can be seen that the angle between voltage and current is slightly less
0
than 90 . The angle ‘ δ ’ is called loss angle.

Fig 4.14 Condensor or capacitor

Fig 4.15 Representation of a practical capacitor

 Fig 4.16 Vector diagram for a practical capacitor

A dissipation factor is defined as ‘tan δ ’.

IR R
∴ tan δ = = = wCR
IX C XC
D  wCR
1
D 
Q

D = tan δ = sin δ ≅ δ For small value of ‘ δ ’ in radians

cosδ 1
D ≅ δ ≅ Loss Angle (‘ δ ’ must be in radian)
4.4.2 Desauty’s Bridge
C1= Unknown capacitance
At balance condition,

1 1
× R4 = × R3
jwC1 jwC2
R R
4= 3
C1 C2

RC
⇒ C1 = 4 2

R3
 Fig 4.17 Desauty’s bridge

Fig 4.18 Phasor diagram of Desauty’s bridge

4.4.3 Modified desauty’s bridge

Fig 4.19 Modified Desauty’s bridge

Fig 4.20 Phasor diagram of Modified Desauty’s bridge

 1
R  (R  r )
1 1 1
1
R  (R  r )
2 2 2
1 1
At balance condition, (R  1 )R  R (R  1 )
1 4 3 2
jwC1 jwC2
1 1
R R  R4  R R  R3 )
1 4 3 2

jwC1 jwC2
Comparing the real term, R11R4  R3R12
1
RR
R11  3 2
R4
(R  r )R
R  r1  2 2 3
R4

Comparing imaginary term,

R R
4  3

wC1 wC2
RC
C1  4 2
R3

Dissipation factor D=wC1r1

Advantages
r1 and c1 are independent of frequency.
They are independent of each other.
Source need not be pure sine wave.

4.4.4 Schering bridge

E1 = I1r1 − jI1X 4

C2 = C4= Standard capacitor (Internal resistance=0)

C4= Variable capacitance.

C1= Unknown capacitance.

r1= Unknown series equivalent resistance of the capacitor.

R3=R4= Known resistor.

Fig 4.21 Schering bridge

1 jwC1r1 + 1
Z1 = r1 + =
jwC1 jwC1
1
R4 × jwC
Z = 4 = R4
4
1 1+ jwC4 R4
R4 +
jwC4
 Fig 4.22 Phasor diagram of Schering bridge

. . . .
At balance condition, Z 1 Z 4 = Z 2 Z 3
1+ jwC1r1 R4 R3
× =
jwC1 1+ jwC4 R4 jwC2
(1+ jwC1r1)R4C2 = R3C1(1+ jwC4r4 )

R2C2 + jwC1r1R4C2 = R3C1 + jwC4 R4 R3C1

Comparing the real part,

RC
∴C1 = 4 2
R3

Comparing the imaginary part,

wC1r1R4C2 = wC4 R3R4C1

C R
r1 = 4 3
C2

Dissipation factor of capacitor,

 RC C R
D = wC1r1 = w × 4 2× 4 3
R3C2

∴ D  wC4 R4

Advantages

In this type of bridge, the value of capacitance can be measured accurately. It

can measure capacitance value over a wide range.
It can measure dissipation factor accurately.

Disadvantages

It requires two capacitors.

Variable standard capacitor is costly.

4.5 Measurements of frequency

24.5.1 Wein’s bridge

Wein’s bridge is popularly used for measurements of frequency of frequency. In this bridge, the
value of all parameters are known. The source whose frequency has to measure is connected as
shown in the figure.

1 jwC1r1 + 1
Z1 = r1 + =
jwC1 jwC1
R2
Z2 =
1 + jwC2 R2
. . . .
At balance condition, Z 1 Z 4 = Z 2 Z 3
jwC1r1 + 1 R2
× R4 = × R3
jwC1 1+ jwC2 R2
(1 + jwC1r1)(1 + jwC2 R2 )R4 = R2 R3 × jwC1

1+ jwC2 R2 + jwC1r1 − w2C1C2r1R2 = jwC1 R2 R3 R4

 Fig 4.23 Wein’s bridge

Fig 4.24 Phasor diagram of Wein’s bridge

Comparing real term,
2
1− w C C r R = 0
1 21 2
2
w CC rR =1
1 21 2
2 1
w =
C 1 C 2r 1R 2
1 1
w= , f =
C1C2r1R2 2Π C1C2 r1R2

NOTE

The above bridge can be used for measurements of capacitance. In such case, r1 and C1 are
unknown and frequency is known. By equating real terms, we will get R1 and C1. Similarly by
equating imaginary term, we will get another equation in terms of r1 and C1. It is only used for
measurements of Audio frequency.
A.F=20 HZ to 20 KHZ
R.F=>> 20 KHZ
Comparing imaginary term,
R2 R3
wC2 R2 + wC1r1 = wC1
R4
C1R2 R3
C2 R2 + C1r1 = …………………………………..(2.19)
R4

1
C1 = 2
w C2r1R2
Substituting in eqn. (2.19), we have

C R + r1 = R2 R3 C
2 2 w2C rR R4 1
21 2
R4
Multiplying in both sides, we have
R2R3
R4 1 R
C2 R2 × + 2 × 4 = C1
R2 R3 w C R R2 R3
22
C  C2 R4  R4
1 2 2
R3 w C R R
2 2 3
2
w CrC R 1
11 2 2

1 1
r1  
2
w C2 R2C1 2
w C R C2 R4  R4
R 2
2 2 3 w C R2R
2 2 3
1
2 2
w C R R R
2 2 4
 4

R R
R3 2 3

1
∴ r1  2 2
R3 w C R  1
R 2 2

R
4 2

R 1
∴r1  3

R
4 (w
2
C
2R  1 )
2 2
R2

4.5.2 High Voltage Schering Bridge

Fig 4.25 High Voltage Schering bridge

 (1) The high voltage supply is obtained from a transformer usually at 50 HZ.

4.6 Wagner earthing device:

Fig 4.26 Wagner Earthing device

Wagner earthing consists of ‘R’ and ‘C’ in series. The stray capacitance at node ‘B’ and ‘D’ are
CB, CD respectively. These Stray capacitances produced error in the measurements of ‘L’ and
‘C’. These error will predominant at high frequency. The error due to this capacitance can be
eliminated using wagner earthing arm.

Close the change over switch to the position (1) and obtained balanced. Now change the
switch to position (2) and obtained balance. This process has to repeat until balance is achieved
in both the position. In this condition the potential difference across each capacitor is zero.
Current drawn by this is zero. Therefore they do not have any effect on the measurements.

What are the sources of error in the bridge measurements?

Error due to stray capacitance and inductance.

Due to external field.
Leakage error: poor insulation between various parts of bridge can produced this error.
Eddy current error.
Frequency error.
 Waveform error (due to harmonics)
Residual error: small inductance and small capacitance of the resistor produce this error.

Precaution

The load inductance is eliminated by twisting the connecting the connecting lead.

A∈0∈r
In the case of capacitive bridge, the connecting lead are kept apart.( QC  )d
In the case of inductive bridge, the various arm are magnetically screen.
In the case of capacitive bridge, the various arm are electro statically screen to reduced
the stray capacitance between various arm.
To avoid the problem of spike, an inter bridge transformer is used in between the source
and bridge.
The stray capacitance between the ends of detector to the ground, cause difficulty in
balancing as well as error in measurements. To avoid this problem, we use wagner
earthing device.

4.7 Ballastic galvanometer

This is a sophisticated instrument. This works on the principle of PMMC meter. The only
difference is the type of suspension is used for this meter. Lamp and glass scale method is used
to obtain the deflection. A small mirror is attached to the moving system. Phosphorous bronze
wire is used for suspension.

When the D.C. voltage is applied to the terminals of moving coil, current flows through it. When
a current carrying coil kept in the magnetic field, produced by permanent magnet, it experiences
a force. The coil deflects and mirror deflects. The light spot on the glass scale also move. This
deflection is proportional to the current through the coil.

Q
i , Q  it  idt
t

θ ∝ Q , deflection ∝ Charge
 Fig 4.27 Ballastic galvanometer

4.8 Measurements of flux and flux density (Method of reversal)

D.C. voltage is applied to the electromagnet through a variable resistance R1 and a reversing
switch. The voltage applied to the toroid can be reversed by changing the switch from position 2
to position ‘1’. Let the switch be in position ‘2’ initially. A constant current flows through the
toroid and a constant flux is established in the core of the magnet.

A search coil of few turns is provided on the toroid. The B.G. is connected to the search
coil through a current limiting resistance. When it is required to measure the flux, the switch is
changed from position ‘2’ to position ‘1’. Hence the flux reduced to zero and it starts increasing
in the reverse direction. The flux goes from + φ to - φ , in time ‘t’ second. An emf is induced in
the search coil, science the flux changes with time. This emf circulates a current through R2 and
B.G. The meter deflects. The switch is normally closed. It is opened when it is required to take
the reading.
4.8.1 Plotting the BH curve

The curve drawn with the current on the X-axis and the flux on the Y-axis, is called
magnetization characteristics. The shape of B-H curve is similar to shape of magnetization
characteristics. The residual magnetism present in the specimen can be removed as follows.

Fig 4.28 BH curve

Fig 4.29 Magnetization characteristics

 Close the switch ‘S2’ to protect the galvanometer, from high current. Change the switch
S1 from position ‘1’ to ‘2’ and vice versa for several times.
To start with the resistance ‘R1’ is kept at maximum resistance position. For a particular value of
current, the deflection of B.G. is noted. This process is repeated for various value of current. For
φ
each deflection flux can be calculated.( B  )
A

Magnetic field intensity value for various current can be calculated.().The B-H curve can be
plotted by using the value of ‘B’ and ‘H’.

4.8.2 Measurements of iron loss:

Let RP= pressure coil resistance
RS = resistance of coil S1
E= voltage reading= Voltage induced in S2
I= current in the pressure coil
VP= Voltage applied to wattmeter pressure coil.
W= reading of wattmeter corresponding voltage V
W1= reading of wattmeter corresponding voltage E

W→V W1 = E ⇒W = E ×W
1
W1 → EP W V V
W1=Total loss=Iron loss+ Cupper loss.
The above circuit is similar to no load test of transformer.

In the case of no load test the reading of wattmeter is approximately equal to iron loss. Iron loss
depends on the emf induced in the winding. Science emf is directly proportional to flux. The
voltage applied to the pressure coil is V. The corresponding of wattmeter is ‘W’. The iron loss
WE
corresponding E is E = . The reading of the wattmeter includes the losses in the pressure
V
coil and copper loss of the winding S1. These loses have to be subtracted to get the actual iron
loss.
4.9 Galvanometers

D-Arsonval Galvanometer

Vibration Galvanometer

Ballistic C

4.9.1 D-arsonval galvanometer (d.c. galvanometer)

Fig 4.30 D-Arsonval Galvanometer

Galvanometer is a special type of ammeter used for measuring A or mA. This is a

sophisticated instrument. This works on the principle of PMMC meter. The only difference is the
type of suspension used for this meter. It uses a sophisticated suspension called taut suspension,
so that moving system has negligible weight.

Lamp and glass scale method is used to obtain the deflection. A small mirror is attached
to the moving system. Phosphors bronze is used for suspension.
 When D.C. voltage is applied to the terminal of moving coil, current flows through it.
When current carrying coil is kept in the magnetic field produced by P.M. , it experiences a
force. The light spot on the glass scale also move. This deflection is proportional to the current
through the coil. This instrument can be used only with D.C. like PMMC meter.

The deflecting Torque,

TD=BINA
TD=GI, Where G=BAN
TC=KSθ =Sθ
At balance, TC=TD ⇒ Sθ =GI
GI
∴θ 
S
Where G= Displacements constant of Galvanometer
S=Spring constant

4.9.2 Vibration Galvanometer (A.C. Galvanometer )

The construction of this galvanometer is similar to the PMMC instrument except for the moving
system. The moving coil is suspended using two ivory bridge pieces. The tension of the system
can be varied by rotating the screw provided at the top suspension. The natural frequency can be
varied by varying the tension wire of the screw or varying the distance between ivory bridge
piece.

When A.C. current is passed through coil an alternating torque or vibration is produced. This
vibration is maximum if the natural frequency of moving system coincide with supply frequency.
Vibration is maximum, science resonance takes place. When the coil is vibrating , the mirror
oscillates and the dot moves back and front. This appears as a line on the glass scale. Vibration
galvanometer is used for null deflection of a dot appears on the scale. If the bridge is unbalanced,
a line appears on the scale
 Fig 4.31 Vibration Galvanometer

Example 2.2-In a low- Voltage Schering bridge designed for the measurement of
permittivity, the branch ‘ab’ consists of two electrodes between which the specimen under
test may be inserted, arm ‘bc’ is a non-reactive resistor R3 in parallel with a standard
capacitor C3, arm CD is a non-reactive resistor R4 in parallel with a standard capacitor
C4, arm ‘da’ is a standard air capacitor of capacitance C2. Without the specimen between
the electrode, balance is obtained with following values , C3=C4=120 pF, C2=150 pF,
R3=R4=5000Ω.With the specimen inserted, these values become C3=200 pF,C4=1000
pF,C2=900 pF and R3=R4=5000Ω. In such test w=5000 rad/sec. Find the relative
permittivity of the specimen?

Sol: Relative permittivity ( ε r ) = capacitance measured with given medium

capacitance measured with air medium
 Fig 4.32 Schering Bridge

C1 = C2 (R4 )
R3

Let capacitance value C0, when without specimen dielectric.

Let the capacitance value CS when with the specimen dielectric.
R4 5000
C0 = C2 ( ) = 150 × = 150 pF
R3 5000
R4 5000
CS = C2 ( ) = 900 × = 900 pF
R35000
C 900
εr = S = =6
C0150
2
Example 4.3- A specimen of iron stamping weighting 10 kg and having a area of 16.8 cm is
tested by an episten square. Each of the two winding S1 and S2 have 515 turns. A.C. voltage
of 50 HZ frequency is given to the primary. The current in the primary is 0.35 A. A
voltmeter connected to S2 indicates 250 V. Resistance of S1 and S2 each equal to 40 Ω.
Resistance of pressure coil is 80 kΩ. Calculate maximum flux density in the specimen and
iron loss/kg if the wattmeter indicates 80 watt?
 n
Sol - E = 4.44 fφm N

E 2
B = = 1.3wb / m
m 4.44 fAN

2
E
Iron loss= W (1+ R S )−
RP (RS + RP )
2
40 250
= 80(1 + )− = 79.26watt
80 ×103 (40 + 80 ×103 )
Iron loss/ kg=79.26/10=7.926 w/kg.
 UNIT – V
TRANSDUCERS AND OSCILLOSCOPES

TRANSDUCERS

[1]. The input quantity for most instrumentation systems is nonelectrical. In order to use electrical
methods and techniques for measurement, the nonelectrical quantity is converted into a proportional
electrical signal by a device called transducer.
[2]. Another definition states that transducer is a device which when actuated by energy in one system,
supplies energy in the same form or in another form to a second system.
[3]. When transducer gives output in electrical form it is known as electrical transducer. Actually, electrical
transducer consists of two parts which are very closely related to Each other.
[4]. These two parts are sensing or detecting element and transduction element. The sensing or detecting
element is commonly known as sensor.
[5]. Definition states that sensor is a device that produces a measurable response to a

[6]. The transduction element transforms the output of the sensor to an electrical output, as shown in the Fig.

(Fig)Transducer elements in cascade

5.1 Classification of Electrical Transducers

Transducers may be classified according to their structure, method of energy conversion and application.
Thus we can say that transducers are classified
[1]. As active and passive transducer
[2]. According to transduction principle
[3]. As analog and digital transducer
[4]. As primary and secondary transducer
[5]. As transducer and inverse transducer

Active and Passive Transducer

Active Transducers

[1]. Active transducers are self-generating type of transducers.

[2]. These transducers develop an electrical parameter (i.e. voltage or current) which is proportional to
the quantity under measurement.
[3]. These transducers do not require any external source or power for their operation.
 [4]. They can be subdivided into the following commonly used types

Passive Transducers
[1]. Passive transducers do not generate any electrical signal by themselves.
Ø To obtain an electrical signal from such transducers, an external source of power is essential.
[2]. Passive transducers depend upon the change in an electrical parameter (R, L,
or C).
[3]. They are also known as externally power driven transducers.
[4]. They can be subdivided into the following commonly used types.

According to Transduction Principle

The transducers can be classified according to principle used in transduction.
[1]. Capacitive transduction
[2]. Electromagnetic transduction
[3]. Inductive transduction
[4]. Piezoelectric transduction
[5]. Photovoltaic transduction
[6]. Photoconductive transduction
Analog and Digital Transducers
The transducers can be classified on the basis of the output which may be
a continuous function of time or the output may be in discrete steps.
Analog Transducers

Ø These transducers convert the input quantity into an analog output which is a continuous function
of time.
[1]. A strain gauge, LVDT, thermocouples or thermistors are called analog transducers as they produce
an outp
 which is a continuous function of time.
Digital Transducers
Ø Digital transducers produce an electrical output in the form of pulses which forms an unique
code.
[1]. Unique code is generated for each discrete value sensed.

Primary or Secondary
[1]. Some transducers consist of mechanical device along with the electrical device.
In such transducers mechanical device acts as a primary transducer and converts
physical quantity into mechanical signal.
[2]. The electrical device then converts mechanical signal produced by primary transducer into
an electrical signal.
[3]. Therefore, electrical device acts as a secondary transducer.
[4]. For an example, in pressure measurement Bourdons tube acts as a primary transducer
which converts a pressure into displacement and LVDT acts as a secondary transducer
which converts this displacement into an equivalent electrical signal.

(Fig) pressure Measurement

Transducer and Inverse Transducer
[1]. Transducers convert non-electrical quantity into electrical quantity whereas inverse
transducer converts electrical quantity into non-electrical quantity.
[2]. For example, microphone is a transducer which converts sound signal into an
Electrical signal whereas loudspeaker is an inverse transducer which converts electrical signal
into sound signal.

Advantages of Electrical Transducers

[1]. Electrical signal obtained from electrical transducer can be easily processed (mainly amplified)
and brought to a level suitable for output device which may be an indicator or recorder.
[2]. The electrical systems can be controlled with a very small level of power
[3]. The electrical output can be easily used, transmitted, and processed for the purpose of
measurement.
[4]. With the advent of IC technology, the electronic systems have become extremely small in
size, requiring small space for their operation.
[5]. No moving mechanical parts are involved in the electrical systems. Therefore there is no question
of mechanical wear and tear and no possibility of mechanical failure.
Electrical transducer is almost a must in this modem world. Apart from the merits described
above, some disadvantages do exist in electrical sensors.
 Disadvantages of Electrical Transducers
[1]. The electrical transducer is sometimes less reliable than mechanical type because of the ageing
and drift of the active components.
Ø Also, the sensing elements and the associated signal processing circuitry are comparatively
expensive.
With the use of better materials, improved technology and circuitry, the range of accuracy
and stability have been increased for electrical transducers.
[2]. Using negative feedback technique, the accuracy of measurement and the stability of the system
are improved, but all at the expense of increased circuit complexity, more space, and obviously,
more cost.

[3]. Accuracy: It is defined as the closeness with which the reading approaches an accepted
standard value or ideal value or true value, of the variable being measured.
[4]. Ruggedness: The transducer should be mechanically rugged to withstand overloads. It
should have overload protection.
[5]. Linearity: The output of the transducer should be linearly proportional to the input quantity
under measurement. It should have linear input - output characteristic. -
[6]. Repeatability: The output of the transducer must be exactly the same, under same
environmental conditions, when the same quantity is applied at the input repeatedly.
[7]. High output: The transducer should give reasonably high output signal so that it can be easily
processed and measured. The output must be much larger than noise. Now-a-days, digital
output is preferred in many applications;
[8]. High Stability and Reliability: The output of the transducer should be highly stable and
reliable so that there will be minimum error in measurement. The output must remain
unaffected by environmental conditions such as change in temperature, pressure, etc.
[9]. Sensitivity: The sensitivity of the electrical transducer is defined as the electrical output
obtained per unit change in the physical parameter of the input quantity. For example, for a
transducer used for temperature measurement, sensitivity will be expressed in mV/’ C. A
high sensitivity is always desirable for a given transducer.
[10]. Dynamic Range: For a transducer, the operating range should be wide, so that it
can be used over a wide range of measurement conditions.
9. Size: The transducer should have smallest possible size and shape with minimal weight and
volume. This will make the measurement system very compact.
[11]. Speed of Response: It is the rapidity with which the transducer responds to changes in
the measured quantity. The speed of response of the transducer should be as high as practicable.

5.2 Transducer Selection Factors

[1].Nature of measurement
[2]. Loading effect
[3]. Environmental considerations
[4]. Measuring system
[5]. Cost & Availability
5.3 Resistance Transducers
Temperature Sensors
Temperature is one of the fundamental parameters indicating the physical condition of
matter, i.e. expressing its degree of hotness or coldness. Whenever a body is heat’ various
effects are observed. They include
[1]. Change in the physical or chemical state, (freezing, melting, boiling etc.)
[2]. Change in physical dimensions,
[3]. Changes in electrical properties, mainly the change in resistance,
[4]. Generation of an emf at the junction of two dissimilar metals.
One of these effects can be employed for temperature measurement purposes. Electrical
methods are the most convenient and accurate methods of temperature measurement. These
methods are based on change in resistance with temperature and generation of thermal e.m.f.
The change in resistance with temperature may be positive or negative. According to that
there are two types
[1]. Resistance Thermometers —Positive temperature coefficient
[2]. Thermistors —Negative temperature coefficient

Construction of Resistance Thermometers

[1].The wire resistance thermometer usually consists of a coil wound on a mica or
ceramic former, as shown in the Fig.
[2]. The coil is wound in bifilar form so as to make it no inductive. Such coils are
available in different sizes and with different resistance values ranging from 10 ohms to
25,000 ohms.

(Fig) Resistance Thermometer

Advantages of Resistance Thermometers

[1]. The measurement is accurate.
[2]. Indicators, recorders can be directly operated.
[3]. The temperature sensor can be easily installed and replaced.
[4]. Measurement of differential temperature is possible.
[5]. Resistance thermometers can work over a wide range of temperature
from -20’ C to + 650° C.
[6]. They are suitable for remote indication.
[7]. They are smaller in size
[8]. They have stability over long periods of time.

Limitations of Resistance Thermometers

[1]. A bridge circuit with external power source is necessary for their operation.
[2]. They are comparatively costly.
Thermistors
[1]. Thermistor is a contraction of a term ‘ thermal-resistors’ .
[2]. Thermistors are semiconductor device which behave as thermal resistors having negative
temperature coefficient [ i.e. their resistance decreases as temperature increases.
[3]. The below Fig. shows this characteristic.

Construction of Thermistor
[1]. Thermistors are composed of a sintered mixture of metallic oxides, manganese, nickel,
cobalt, copper, iron, and uranium.
Ø Their resistances at temperature may range from 100 to 100k .
[2]. Thermistors are available in variety of shapes and sizes as shown in the Fig.

[3]. Smallest in size are the beads with a diameter of 0.15 mm to 1.25 mm.
[4]. Beads may be sealed in the tips of solid glass rods to form probes.
[5]. Disks and washers are made by pressing thermistor material under high pressure into
flat cylindrical shapes.
[6]. Washers can be placed in series or in parallel to increase power dissipation rating.
[7]. Thermistors are well suited for precision temperature measurement, temperature control,
and temperature compensation, because of their very large change in resistance with
temperature.
Ø They are widely used for measurements in the temperature range -100 C to
+100 C
[8]. Comparatively large change in resistance for a given change in temperature
[9]. Fast response over a narrow temperature range.

Limitations of Thermistor
[1]. The resistance versus temperature characteristic is highly non-linear.
[2]. Not suitable over a wide temperature range.
[3]. Because of high resistance of thermistor, shielded cables have to be used to minimize interference.
Applications of Thermistor
[1]. The thermistors relatively large resistance change per degree change in
temperature [known as sensitivity] makes it useful as temperature transducer.
[2]. The high sensitivity, together with the relatively high thermistor resistance that
May be selected [e.g. 100k.], makes the thermistor ideal for remote measurement or control.
Thermistor control systems are inherently sensitive, stable, and fast acting, and they require relatively
simple circuitry.
[3]. Because thermistors have a negative temperature coefficient of resistance,
thermistors are widely used to compensate for the effects of temperature on circuit performance.
[4]. Measurement of conductivity.

Temperature Transducers
They are also called thermo-electric transducers. Two commonly used temperature
transducers are
[1]. Resistance Temperature Detectors
[2]. Thermocouples.

Thermocouples

(Fig) Basic circuit

[3]. The thermocouple is one of the simplest and most commonly used methods of measuring process
temperatures.
5.4 Capacitive Transducers

Capacitive transducers are capacitors that change their capacity under the influence of
the input magnitude, which can be linear or angular movement. The capacity of a flat
capacitor, composed of two electrodes with sizes a´b, with area of overlapping s, located
at a distance δ from each other (in d << а/10 and d << b/10) is defined by the formula
C=ε0 ε s/d
-12
where: ε0=8,854.10 F/m is the dielectric permittivity of vacuum;
[4]. - permittivity of the area between the electrodes (for air e= 1,0005);
S=a.b – overlapping cross-sectional area of the electrodes. The
Capacity can be influenced by changing the air gap d, the active area of overlapping of the
electrodes s and the dielectric properties of the environment
 Single capacitive transducers

Differential capacitive transducers

Application of capacitive transducers
Capacitive sensors have found wide application in automated systems that
require precise determination of the placement of theobjects, processes in
microelectronics, assembly of precise equipment associated with spindles for
high speed drilling machines, ultrasonic welding machines and in equipment for
Vibration measurement. They can be used not only to measure displacements (large
and small), but also the level of fluids, fuel bulk materials, humidity environment,
concentration of substances and others Capacitive sensors are often used for
non-contact measurement of the thickness of various materials, such as silicon
wafers, brake discs and plates of hard discs. Among the possibilities of the
capacitive sensors is the measurement of density, thickness and location of
Dielectrics.

5.5 Inductive Transducers

An LVDT, or Linear Variable Differential Transformer, is a transducer that

converts a linear displacement or position from a mechanical reference (or zero) into a
proportional electrical signal containing phase (for direction) and amplitude information
(for distance). The LVDT operation does not require electrical contact between the moving
part (probe or core rod assembly) and the transformer, but rather relies on electromagnetic
coupling; this and the fact that they operate without any built-in electronic circuitry are the
primary reasons why LVDTs have been widely used in applications where long life and
high reliability under severe environments are a required, such Military/Aerospace
applications.
The LVDT consists of a primary coil (of magnet wire) wound over the whole
length of a non-ferromagnetic bore liner (or spool tube) or a cylindrical coil form. Two
secondary coils are wound on top of the primary coil for “long stroke” LVDTs (i.e. for
actuator main RAM) or each side of the primary coil for “Short stroke” LVDTs (i.e. for
electro-hydraulic servo-valve or EHSV). The two secondary windings are typically
connected in “opposite series” (or wound in opposite rotational directions). A
ferromagnetic core, which length is a fraction of the bore liner length, magnetically
couples the primary to the secondary winding turns that are located above the length of the
core.
 The LVDT: construction and principle of operation

When the primary coil is excited with a sine wave voltage (Vin), it generate a
variable magnetic field which, concentrated by the core, induces the secondary voltages
(also sine waves). While the secondary windings are designed so that the differential
output voltage (Va-Vb) is proportional to the core position from null, the phase angle
(close to 0 degree or close to 180 degrees depending of direction) determines the
direction away from the mechanical zero. The zero is defined as the core position where
the phase angle of the (Va-Vb) differential output is 90 degrees.

The differential output between the two secondary outputs (Va-Vb) when the core
is at the mechanical zero (or “Null Position”) is called the Null Voltage; as the phase
angle at null position is 90 degrees, the Null Voltage is a “quadrature” voltage. This
residual voltage is due to the complex nature of the LVDT electrical model, which
includes the parasitic capacitances of the windings.
5.6 Digital Transducers
A transducer measures physical quantities and transmits the information as
coded digital signals rather than as continuously varying currents or voltages. Any
transducer that presents information as discrete samples and that does not introduce a
quantization error when the reading is represented in the digital form may be classified as
a digital transducer. Most transducers used in digital systems are primarily analogue in
nature and incorporate some form of conversion to provide the digital output. Many
special techniques have been developed to avoid the necessity to use a conventional
analogue - to-digital conversion technique to produce the digital signal. This article
describes some of the direct methods which are in current use of producing digital
outputs from transducers.
Some of the techniques used in transducers which are particularly adaptable for use in
digital systems are introduced. The uses of encoder discs for absolute and incremental
position measurement and to provide measurement of angul ar speed are outlined. The
application of linear gratings for measurement of translational displacement is compared
with the use of Moire fringe techniques used for similar purposes. Synchro devices are
briefly explained and the various techniques used to produce a digital output from
synchro resolvers are described. Brief descriptions of devices which develop a digital
output from the natural frequency of vibration of some part of the transducer are
presented. Digital techniques including vortex flow meters and instruments using laser
beams are also briefly dealt with. Some of them are as follows:
[1]. Shaft Encoders
[2]. Digital Resolvers
[3]. Digital Tachometers
[4]. Hall Effect Sensors
[5]. Limit Switches

Shaft Encoders:
An encoder is a device that provides a coded reading of a measurement. A Shaft
encoders can be one of the encoder that provide digital output measurements of angular
position and velocity. This shaft encoders are excessively applicable in robotics,
machine tools, mirror positioning systems, rotating machinery controls (fluid and
electric), etc. Shaft encoders are basically of two types-Absolute and Incremental
encoders.

An "absolute" encoder maintains position information when power is removed from the
system. The position of the encoder is available immediately on applying power. The
relationship between the encoder value and the physical position of the controlled
machinery is set at assembly; the system does not need to return to a calibration point to
maintain position accuracy. An "incremental" encoder accurately records changes in
position, but does not power up with a fixed relation between encoder state and physical
position. Devices controlled by incremental encoders may have to "go home" to a fixed
reference point to initialize the position measurement. A multi-turn absolute rotary
encoder includes additional code wheels and gears. A high-resolution wheel measures the
fractional rotation, and lower-resolution geared code wheels record the number of whole
revolutions of the shaft.
An absolute encoder has multiple code rings with various binary weightings
which provide a data word representing the absolute position of the encoder within one
 An incremental encoder works differently by providing an A and a B pulse output
that provide no usable count information in their own right. Rather, the counting is done
in the external electronics. The point where the counting begins depends on the counter
in the external electronics and not on the position of the encoder. To provide useful
position information, the encoder position must be referenced to the device to which it is
attached, generally using an index pulse. The distinguishing feature of the incremental
encoder is that it reports an incremental change in position of the encoder to the counting
electronics.
5.7 Piezoelectric Transducers

Piezoelectric transducers produce an output voltage when a force is applied to them.

They are frequently used as ultrasonic receivers and also as displacement transducers,
particularly as part of devices measuring acceleration, force and pressure. In ultra- sonic
receivers, the sinusoidal amplitude variations in the ultrasound wave received are translated
into sinusoidal changes in the amplitude of the force applied to the piezoelectric transducer. In
a similar way, the translational movement in a displacement transducer is caused by
mechanical means to apply a force to the piezoelectric transducer. Piezoelectric transducers are
made from piezoelectric materials. These have an asymmetrical lattice of molecules that
distorts when a mechanical force is applied to it. This distortion causes a reorientation of
electric charges within the material, resulting in a relative displacement of positive and
negative charges. The charge displacement induces surface charges on the material of opposite
polarity between the two sides. By implanting electrodes into the surface of the material, these
surface charges can be measured as an output voltage. For a rectangular block of material, the
induced voltage is given by:

Where F is the applied force in g, A is the area of the material in mm, d is the thickness of the
material and k is the piezoelectric constant. The polarity of the induced voltage depends on whether
the material is compressed or stretched.
Where F is the applied force in g, A is the area of the material in mm, d is the thickness of the
material and k is the piezoelectric constant. The polarity of the induced voltage depends on whether
the material is compressed or stretched.
Materials exhibiting piezoelectric behaviour include natural ones such as quartz, synthetic ones
such as lithiumsulphate andferroelectric ceramics such as barium titanate. The piezoelectric constant
varies widely between different materials. Typical values of k are 2.3 for quartz and 140 for barium
2 and
titanate. Applying equation (13.1) for a force of 1 g applied to a crystal of area 100 mm
thickness 1 mm gives an output of 23 µV for quartz and 1.4 mV for barium titanate.
The piezoelectric principle is invertible, and therefore distortion in a piezoelectric material can
be caused by applying a voltage to it. This is commonly used in ultrasonic transmitters, where the
application of a sinusoidal voltage at a frequency in the ultra- sound range causes a sinusoidal
variation in the thickness of the material and results in a sound wave being emitted at the chosen
frequency. This is considered further in the section below on ultrasonic
 5.8 Hall-effect transducers

Basically, a Hall-effect sensor is a device that is used to measure the magnitude of a magnetic
field. It consists of a conductor carrying a current that is aligned orthogonally with the
magnetic field, as shown in Figure 13.4. This produces a transverse voltage difference across
the device that is directly proportional to the magnetic field strength. For an excitation current
I and magnetic field strength B, the output voltage is given by V D KIB, where K is known as
the Hall constant

The conductor in Hall-effect sensors is usually made from a semiconductor material as

opposed to a metal, because a larger voltage output is produced for a magnetic field of a
given size. In one common use of the device as a proximity sensor, the magnetic field is
provided by a permanent magnet that is built into the device. The magnitude of this field
changes when the device becomes close to any ferrous metal object or boundary. The Hall
Effect is also commonly used in keyboard pushbuttons, in which a magnet is attached
underneath the button. When the button is depressed, the magnet moves past a Hall-effect
sensor. The induced voltage is then converted by a trigger circuit into a digital output. Such
pushbutton switches can operate at high frequencies without contact bounce.
CRT Display

The device which allows, the amplitude of such signals, to be displayed primarily as a function of time, is
called cathode ray oscilloscope. The cathode ray tube (CRT) is the heart of the C.R.O. The CRT generates the
electron beam, accelerates the beam, deflects the beam and also has a screen where beam becomes visible as a
spot. The main parts of the CRT are
[1]. Electron gun
[2]. Deflection system
[3]. Fluorescent screen
Glass tube or envelope
Base
Electron gun
[1]. The electron gun section of the cathode ray tube provides a sharply focused, electron beam directed
towards the fluorescent-coated screen.
[2].This section starts from thermally heated cathode, emitting the electrons.
[3].The control grid is given negative potential with respect to cathode.
[4].This grid controls the number of electrons in t beam, going to the screen.
[5]. The momentum of the electrons (their number x their speed) determines the intensity, or brightness,
of the light emitted from the fluorescent screen due to the electron bombardment.
[6].The light emitted is usually of the green colour.

Deflection System

[1].When the electron beam is accelerated it passes through the deflection system, with which beam can be
positioned anywhere on the screen.

Fluorescent Screen

[1]. The light produced by the screen does not disappear immediately when bombardment by
electrons ceases, i.e., when the signal becomes zero.
[2]. The time period for which the trace remains on the screen after the signal becomes zero is
known as “persistence or fluorescence” .
[3]. The persistence may be as short as a few microsecond, or as long as tens of seconds or
even minutes.
[4]. Medium persistence traces are mostly used for general purpose
applications. Ø Long persistence traces are used in the study of transients.
[5]. Long persistence helps in the study of transients since the trace is still seen on the screen
after the transient has disappeared.

Glass Tube

[1].All the components of a CRT are enclosed in an evacuated glass tube called envelope.
[2]. This allows the emitted electrons to move about freely from one end of the tube to
the other end.
 Base

[1]. The base is provided to the CRT through which the connections are
made to the various parts.

Digital Storage Oscilloscope

Block Diagram
The block diagram of digital storage oscilloscope is shown in the Fig.

The input signal is applied to the amplifier and attenuator section.

The oscilloscope uses same type of amplifier and attenuator circuitry as used in the
conventional oscilloscopes.
[1].The attenuated signal is then applied to the vertical amplifier.
[2].To digitize the analog signal, analog to digital (A/D) converter is used.
[3]. The output of the vertical amplifier is applied
to the A/D converter section.
[4]. The successive approximation type of A/D converter is most oftenly used in the
digital storage oscilloscopes.
[5]. The sampling rate and memory size are selected depending upon the duration & the
waveform to be recorded.
Once the input signal is sampled, the A/D converter digitizes it.
The signal is then captured in the memory.
[6].Once it is stored in the memory, many manipulations are possible as memory can
be readout without being erased.
The digital storage oscilloscope has three modes:

[7]. Roll mode

[8]. Store mode
[9]. Hold or save mode.
Advantages
[1]. It is easier to operate and has more capability. ii) The
storage time is infinite.
[2]. The display flexibility is available. The number of traces that can be stored and
recalled depends on the size of the memory.
[3].The cursor measurement is possible.
v) The characters can be displayed on screen along with the waveform which can indicate
waveform information such as minimum, maximum, frequency, amplitude etc.
vi) The X-Y plots, B-H curve, P-V diagrams can be displayed.
[4]. The pretrigger viewing feature allows to display the waveform before trigger pulse.
[5]. Keeping the records is possible by transmitting the data to computer system where
the further processing is possible
Signal processing is possible which includes translating the raw data into finished
information e.g. computing parameters of a captured signal like r.m.s. value, energy
stored etc.