ARBA MINCH UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL and COMPUTER ENGINEERING

Laboratory job #1
One lamp controlled by a single-pole, single-throw switch (spst). N.B. As we are not
equipped with low voltage power supply, we will be working on 220V, 50Hz it is
mandatory to adhere to safe working procedures and methods
1. Given the symbols and the indicated positioning scale in fig1,complete the
lay out diagram distance between components is 50 cm scale 1:10

S JB
220V, 50Hz

SW
Fig 1 incomplete layout diagram of a lamp controlled with a spst switch

2. Based on the layout diagram, draw a complete circuit diagram .get your work
checked by the instructor and after getting approval proceed to construct the
wiring on the circuit board.

MESFIN K & G AMIT NOV 2017

 ARBA MINCH UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL and COMPUTER ENGINEERING

Laboratory job # 2
Two lamp are connected in series and controlled by a single-pole, single-throw switch
N.B. As we are not equipped with low voltage power supply, we will be working on
220V, 50Hz it is mandatory to adhere to safe working procedures and methods
1. Given the symbols and the indicated positioning scale in fig 2, complete
the lay-out diagram. The distance between components is identical and it
is 20 cm. scale 1:5

JB1
L1 L2

JB2
S
220V, 50Hz

SW

Fig 2 incomplete layout diagram of two series connected lamps controlled

with a spst switch

2. Based on the layout diagram, draw a complete circuit diagram .Get your work
checked by the instructor and after getting approval proceed to construct the
wiring on the circuit board.

Questions:
1. Using two lamps with equal power rating compare visually the intensity of the
light between the two lamps when power is turned on.
2. Repeat question 1 for two lamps with different power ratings.
3. What happens if you unscrew one of the lamps and turn on power?
4. What is the advantage of the series wiring?

MESFIN K & G AMIT NOV 2017

 ARBA MINCH UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL and COMPUTER ENGINEERING

Laboratory job # 3
Two lamp are connected in parallel and controlled by a single-pole, single-throw switch
N.B. As we are not equipped with low voltage power supply, we will be working on
220V, 50Hz it is mandatory to adhere to safe working procedures and methods
1. Given the symbols and the indicated position scale in fig 3, complete the
lay-out diagram. The distance between components is identical and it is
20 cm. scale 1:5

JB1
L1 L2

S JB2
220V, 50Hz

SW

Fig 1 incomplete lay out diagram of two parallel connected lamps controlled
with a spst switch

2. Based on the layout diagram, draw a complete circuit diagram .Get your
work checked by the instructor and after getting approval proceed to
construct the wiring on the circuit board.

Questions:
1. Using two lamps with equal power rating compare visually the intensity
of the light between the two lamps when power is turned on.
2. Repeat question 1 for two lamps with different power ratings.
3. What happens if you unscrew one of the lamps and turn on power?
4. What is the advantage of the parallel wiring than series wiring?

MESFIN K & G AMIT NOV 2017

 ARBA MINCH UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL and COMPUTER ENGINEERING

Laboratory job # 4
Two lamp are connected and controlled independently by a single-pole, single-throw
switch.
N.B. As we are not equipped with low voltage power supply, we will be working on
220V, 50Hz it is mandatory to adhere to safe working procedures and methods
1. Given the symbols and the indicated position scale in fig 4, complete the
lay-out diagram. The distance between components is identical and they
are symmetrically spaced 20 cm apart. scale 1:5

L1 L2

S JB1 JB2
220V, 50Hz

SW1 SW2
Fig 4 incomplete lay out diagram of two lamps controlled independently by
spst switch

2. Based on the layout diagram, draw a complete circuit diagram .Get your
work checked by the instructor and after getting approval proceed to
construct the wiring on the circuit board.

Questions:
1. Give the advantages of the wiring set up shown in fig 4 if it installed in a
living room?

MESFIN K & G AMIT NOV 2017

 ARBA MINCH UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL and COMPUTER ENGINEERING

Laboratory job # 5
Two lamps are controlled from two different places by means of three way switch.
N.B. As we are not equipped with low voltage power supply, we will be working on
220V, 50Hz it is mandatory to adhere to safe working procedures and methods
1. Given the symbols and the indicated position scale in fig 5, complete the
lay-out diagram. The distance between all the components is identical and
they are symmetrically spaced 20 cm apart. scale 1:5

L1 L2

S JB1 JB2
220V, 50Hz

SW1 SW2

Fig 5 incomplete lay out diagram of two lamps controlled two different
places.

2. Based on the layout diagram, draw a complete circuit diagram .Get your
work checked by the instructor and after getting approval proceed to
construct the wiring on the circuit board.

Questions:
1. Sate briefly the application of the tree way switches
2. Draw the schematic diagram of three lamps controlled by means
of three - way switches

MESFIN K & G AMIT NOV 2017

 ARBA MINCH UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL and COMPUTER ENGINEERING

Laboratory job # 6
Two lamps are controlled from three different places by means of three-way switches
and an intermediate switch.
N.B. As we are not equipped with low voltage power supply, we will be working on
220V, 50Hz it is mandatory to adhere to safe working procedures and methods
1. Given the symbols and the indicated position scale in fig 5, complete the
lay-out diagram. The distance between all the components is identical and
they are symmetrically spaced 20 cm apart. scale 1:5

JB4
L1 L2

S JB1 JB2 JB3

220V, 50Hz

SW1 SW3
SW2

Fig 6 incomplete lay out diagram of two lamps controlled three different
places.

2. Based on the layout diagram, draw a complete circuit diagram .Get your
work checked by the instructor and after getting approval proceed to
construct the wiring on the circuit board.

Questions:
Sate briefly the application of the above circuit

MESFIN K & G AMIT NOV 2017

 ARBA MINCH UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL and COMPUTER ENGINEERING

Laboratory job # 7
Given two lamps are controlled independently by a single-pole, single-throw switches
with one earthed single-pole socket closely attached to each switch.
N.B. As we are not equipped with low voltage power supply, we will be working on
220V, 50Hz it is mandatory to adhere to safe working procedures and methods
1. Given the symbols and the indicated position scale in fig 7, complete the
lay-out diagram. The distance between all the components is identical and
they are symmetrically spaced 20 cm apart. scale 1:5

L1 L2

JB1 JB2
S
220V, 50Hz

SW1 SW2

SO1 SO2
Fig 7 incomplete lay out diagram of two lamps controlled independently by a
spst switches and two closely attached single-phase socket outlets.

2. Based on the layout diagram, draw a complete circuit diagram .Get your
work checked by the instructor and after getting approval proceed to
construct the wiring on the circuit board.

Questions:
Give the advantages of the wiring set up shown in fig.7 if it installed
in a living room

MESFIN K & G AMIT NOV 2017

 ARBA MINCH UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL and COMPUTER ENGINEERING

Laboratory job # 8
Two lamps are controlled from two different places by means of three-way switch
N.B. As we are not equipped with low voltage power supply, we will be working on
220V, 50Hz it is mandatory to adhere to safe working procedures and methods
3. Given the symbols and the indicated position scale in fig 5, complete the
lay-out diagram. The distance between all the components is identical and
they are symmetrically spaced 20 cm apart. scale 1:5

L1 L2

S JB1 JB2
220V, 50Hz

SW1 SW2

Fig 5 incomplete lay out diagram of two lamps controlled two different
places.

4. Based on the layout diagram, draw a complete circuit diagram .Get your
work checked by the instructor and after getting approval proceed to
construct the wiring on the circuit board.

Questions:
3. Sate briefly the application of the tree way switches
Draw the schematic diagram of three lamps controlled by means of three - way
switches

MESFIN K & G AMIT NOV 2017

 ARBA MINCH UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL and COMPUTER ENGINEERING

Laboratory job # 11
An electric bell supplied by an 6-12 bell transformer. The bell is controlled from two
places independently by two push buttons; PB1 and PB2.
1. Complete the ley-out diagram .follow the indicated position and use your
discretion for distances of components.

Bell

S
220V, 50Hz JB1
Transformer

PB1 PB2
JB2

Fig 5 incomplete lay out diagram of a bell controlled by two push buttons.

2. Based on the layout diagram, draw a complete circuit diagram .construct

the wiring after getting approval for the diagram.

MESFIN K & G AMIT NOV 2017

 ARBA MINCH UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL and COMPUTER ENGINEERING

Laboratory job # 12
Given the following typical single line diagram of a distribution board (DB) for a
residential wiring construct wiring diagram to supply power to the following circuits
only: lighting(1 lamp controlled by two single-pole double throw switches),two socket
outlets ,stove and bell(two call positions)

S
220V, 50Hz

PB1 PB2
JB2

Fig 5 incomplete lay out diagram of a bell controlled by two push buttons.

Based on the layout diagram, draw a complete circuit diagram .construct the wirin
1. g after getting approval for the diagram.

MESFIN K & G AMIT NOV 2017