Introduction

This is the last AC parallel lab. Keep in mind everything you have done and learned about AC parallel so far.

Instructions

Watch the example video, and then perform the lab.

 

 

  1. Follow the guidelines on the Lab Expectations page.
  2. Print off the drawing template found at the start of Module 11. (If you cannot print the drawing, draw the template on a piece of paper.)
  3. Write your initials in the "Drawn By:" section of the template drawing.
  4. Write the date in the "Date:" section of the template drawing.
  5. Write the lab number in the "Drawing #" section of the template drawing.
  6. Write the title of the lab in the "title" section of the template drawing.
  7. Legibly draw up the following schematic using the drawing template and drawing legend. (Note: Refer to AMAR-1200-01 - AC Amps Measurement.pdf and AMAR-1200-02 - DC Amps Measurement.pdf found in previous modules for examples on how to properly draw a schematic.)
  8. Draw the 24VAC transformer.
  9. Draw 24VDC Power Supply.
  10. Draw a SPDT switch that energizes the 24 VDC relay. Wire an AC light to turn on with the NC contacts of the relay. Wire the AC Buzzer to energize with the NO contacts of the relay. The AC light and buzzer must come from the separate AC breakers.
       Note!  
     

    The 15-amp breaker should have a black wire running to Terminal 1 on the relay.

    The 20-amp breaker should have a black wire running to Terminal 8 on the relay.

     
  11. Label all wires with the appropriate color.
  12. Wire up the circuit per your drawing.
  13. Show that the circuit works.

Materials

ID Item Image Qty for Kit In Kit 2290039
1 Circuit Breaker box (Note: Ours doesn't have the cover.) Circuit Breaker Box <br> Note: ours doesn't have the cover 1
6 Light Socket Light Socket 2
7 Buzzer Buzzer 1
9 15-Amp, Single-Pole Circuit Breaker 15 Amp Single Pole Circuit Breaker 1
10 20-Amp, Single-Pole Circuit Breaker 20 Amp Single Pole Circuit Breaker 1
13 Multimeter (Greenlee) Multimeter (Greenlee) 1
14 Multimeter (Extec) Multimeter (Extec) 1
15 4-in-1 Screwdriver Screwdriver.PNG 1
17 Wire Strippers Wire Strippers 1
18 12V Light Bulb (25W) 12 V light Bulb (25W) 3
22 24 VDC Power Supply 24 VDC Power Supply 1
25 1.9" x 1.3" Breadboard 1.9 1.3 Breadboard.PNG 1 X
27 Male-Male Jumper Wires male-male jumper wires.PNG 1 X
42 SPDT Switch (Breadboard) SPDT Switch Breadboard.PNG 1 X
43 24 VDC SPDT Relay 24 VDC SPDT Relay 1
44 8-Pin Relay Socket 8 Pin Relay Socket 1
49 18 AWG Black Wire 18 AWG Black Wire 250 Feet
51 18 AWG White Wire 18 AWG White Wire 250 Feet
52 18 AWG Green Wire 18 AWG Green Wire 250 Feet
53 22 AWG Blue Wire 22 AWG Blue Wire 250 Feet
54 22 AWG Brown Wire 22 AWG Brown Wire 250 Feet

 

Submission

What to Submit

   Remember!  
  You will need to submit a picture and a video for this assignment. If you only submit one, don't worry. You can always resubmit with the missing piece and both will be visible to the instructor.  

 

How to Submit

Click here for step-by-step instructions on how to submit your materials.

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