Eim-11 Module 3 - QTR1

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(TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL AND LIVELIHOOD)

GRADE 11
INDUSTRIAL ARTS – ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
AND MAINTENANCE NCII
QUARTER 1 (MODULE 3)
LEARNING COMPETENCY:
Different types of Measuring Instruments
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Grade 11 – INDUSTRIAL ARTS – ELECTRICAL
INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE NCII
Development Team of the Module

Writers: Janmar M. Capili
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Management Team: Malcolm S. Garma, Regional Director – NCR
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Genia V. Santos, CLMD Chief – NCR
Loida O. Balasa, CID Chief SDO Navotas City
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Dennis M. Mendoza, LR EPS - NCR
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Grace R. Nieves, LR EPS SDO Navotas City
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Vergel Junior C. Eusebio, PDO II LRMS
Shirley Eva Marie V. Mangaluz, Librarian II LRMS
Different types of Measuring Instruments

EXPECTATIONS
At the end of the module, you should be able to:
1. Identify different types of measuring instruments.
2. Explain the use and functions of each instruments.
3. Appreciate the importance of different types of measuring instruments.
PRE-TEST
Multi-tester (VOM) Clamp ammeter Voltmeter

Watt meter Resistance Integrating Instruments
Ammeter Ohmmeter Insulations of conductor
Kilo-watt hour meter Taco meter Test Light
Directions: Choose the correct answer on the box and write the answer on your sheet of
paper.
1. An Instrument used for measuring voltage alone?

2. This measuring instrument is used to measure resistance?
3. This can be used to measure electrical power through watts?
4. This device is sometimes called tong tester?
5. Megger tester is used for measuring the?
6. An instrument that measures amount of electrical current is?
7. Ohmmeter measures the conductor/wire by means of?
8. These types of instruments are combination of two or more electrical quantities to
measure single equivalent quantity?
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9. A tool that is used to test the line wire or circuit is called?
10. This instrument either analog or digital that can record the electrical energy
consumption is called?
LOOKING BACK
Direction: Give five (5) measuring tools that are used in electrical works?
1._________________________ 3._________________________
2._________________________ 4._________________________
5._________________________
BRIEF INTRODUCTION
This topic will tackle the function/use of each measuring instrument used in doing
mensuration task, like measuring currents, voltages, resistance, wattages, and other
important elements in electrical works.
ACTIVITIES
Activity 1: Direction: Read the important use and function of each type of instruments
Types of measuring instruments
A. Indicating instruments – instruments that indicate directly value of the quantity
being measured on the scale
B. Integrating instruments - instruments that combines two or more electrical
quantities to measure a single equivalent quantity.
C. Recording instruments – instruments that give a record of the variations of the
electrical quantity being measured over a period of time.
Voltmeter- Instrument used for measuring voltage
 Symbol
Proper Use
and Connection
 Set to correct range
 Proper polarity for DC measurement
 Should be connected in parallel to the device/supply being measured
Ammeter - Used to measure current
Symbol
 Proper Use and Connection
 Set to correct range
 Proper polarity for DC measurement

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 Should be connected in series to the line being measured
Ohmmeter- Used to measure resistance
Sample
Symbol devices which can be tested by an
ohmmeter is electronic devices, Heater, Motor winding,
Short circuit faults and others.
 Proper Use
 Set to proper range
 Should be calibrated first before the measurement
 Device to be tested should be power off / no supply
 Should be connected in parallel to the circuit
or device being measured
Multitester / Multimeter / VOM - Instrument that can function as voltmeter, ammeter,

ohmmeter, and sometimes even measurements of other parameters.
Wattmeter- Instrument that measures electrical power in watts

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Basic wattmeter
Wattmeter application
Kilo-Watt Hour Meter- Instrument that records the electrical energy consumption of
electrical equipment
Analog Digital
Other measuring instruments
Clamp Meter- A handy ammeter that can measure current without having a connection to
the circuit and measures only AC not DC
Test light – use to test the line wire or circuit if there is current in it.
Mega Ohmmeter (Megger) Insulation Tester - An ohmmeter that can measure very high
insulation resistance strength between two conductors
Activity 2:
A. Identify the measuring instruments that measures voltage and current.
B. Identify the measuring instruments that can measure both alternative current (AC)
and direct current (DC).
REMEMBER
Think of our life without electricity in today’s generation? Did you think it will stay the
same? Pretty sure it will not, and our life will incomplete. We need electricity for every
purpose, like working on a computer, using washing machines, or escaping the summer heat
with the aid of air conditions. Everything’s needs electricity to operate. However, we need to
ensure whether everything’s working appropriately and accurately in our electrical supplies
and equipment’s. That’s why we have electrical measuring instruments to ensure the safety
of all appliances, equipment’s and electrical supplies.
CHECKING YOUR UNDERSTANDING

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Directions: Based on the Activity 1, classify each measuring instruments if they are
belonging to, Indicating Instruments, recording instruments or Integrating Instruments
according to their use and functions.
Indicating Instruments Integrating Instruments Recording instruments
POST-TEST
Multi-tester (VOM) Clamp ammeter Voltmeter
Watt meter Indicating instruments Integrating Instruments
Ammeter Ohmmeter Megger
Kilo-watt hour meter Taco meter Test Light
Directions: Choose the correct answer on the box and write the answer on your sheet of
paper.
1. The proper instrument to check the continuity of the electronic appliances or

wire/conductor is?
2. This measuring instrument is used to measure resistance of different electronic
device?
3. Watts can be measured by?
4. This device can measure alternative current (AC) only by means of clamping the
instrument into conductors?
5. This instrument is used to measure the resistance of the insulations between two
conductors?
6. This device should be connected in series to the line being measured to get the proper
reading?
7. These types of instruments are directly indicating the value of the quality being
measured on the scale?
8. These types of instruments are combinations of two or more electrical quantities to
measure single equivalent quantity?
9. A pocket size tool that is used to test the line wire or circuit is called?
10. This instrument either analog or digital, that can record the electrical energy
consumption is called?
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K to 12 Basic Education Curriculum guide
Technology and Livelihood Education in Electrical Installation and Maintenance
Van Valkenburgh, nooger & Neville Inc.(1987), “Basic electricity.”
Max B. FajardoJr. and Leo R. Fajardo “Electrical layout and estimate”

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Joseph M. Mabilog and Leoanrdo A. Felipe “Building wiring Installation and Maintenance”
Romeo M. Guillo Jr. and Benjie S. Santos “Electrical Technology”
Philippine Electrical Code book, series of 2017
Bluejay, Michael. 2016. Saving Electricity. January.
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Domijan, Alexander Jr. 1999. December 27.
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/047134608X.W4010.
Kimberly, E.E. 2011. DataLab. January 17. http://www.vias.org/kimberlyee/ee_18_19.html.
Kubala, Thomas. 2008. Electricity 1: Devices, Circuits, and Materials 10th Edition. Cengage
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Ramboz, J.D., and R.C. McAuliff. 1983. A Calibration Service for Wattmeters and Watthour
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Shanmugam, Rangasamy. 2019. Electrical4u. January 26.
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Tikkanen, Amy. 2020. Encyclopedia Britannica.
https://www.britannica.com/science/voltmeter.
ANSWER KEY
PRE-TEST LOOKING CHECKIN POST-TEST
BACK G YOUR
1.Voltmeter UNDERSTANDING
UNDERST
2. Ohmmeter
ANDING 1. ohmmeter
3. watt meter
4. clamp meter 2. ohmmeter
5. insulation 3. watt meter
6. ammeter 4. clamp meter
7. resistance 5. megger
8. VOM 6. ammeter
9. test light 7. indicating
10. kilo watt instruments
hour meter 8. VOM
9. Test light
10. Kilo watt hour meter

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Republic of the Philippines

UNIFIED SUPPLEMENTARY LEARNING MATERIALS

(TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL AND LIVELIHOOD)

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Development Team of the Module

Different types of Measuring Instruments

Multi-tester (VOM) Clamp ammeter Voltmeter

1. An Instrument used for measuring voltage alone?

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Voltmeter- Instrument used for measuring voltage

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Multitester / Multimeter / VOM - Instrument that can function as voltmeter, ammeter,

Wattmeter- Instrument that measures electrical power in watts

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Other measuring instruments

CHECKING YOUR UNDERSTANDING

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Indicating Instruments Integrating Instruments Recording instruments

1. The proper instrument to check the continuity of the electronic appliances or

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