Electrical Technology (12026)

Experiment No.10

EXPERIMENT NO. 10
1.0 Title :
To fabricate a switch board with three single pole (SP) switches controlling two load points and one three pin socket.

2.0

Prior Concepts:
Single pole (SP) switch, three pin socket, wiring diagram.

3.0

New Concepts:
Proposition 1 : Switch Board Switch board is a board made up of either wood or plastic (PVC) and is meant for mounting switches and sockets. Concept Structure 1 :

Proposition 2 : Mounting of Switches and Sockets The procedure of cutting of holes of appropriate size and fixing of switches and sockets on switch board is known as mounting of switches. Concept Structure 2 :

Proposition 3 : Wiring of Switch Board The procedure of making electrical connections to switches and sockets according to the wiring diagram is known as wiring of switch board.

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Concept Structure 3 :

Wiring of Switch Board

1. Connections of Phase Wire to All Point

2. Connections of Off Wire to All Points

3. Connections of Neutral Wire to All Points

4. Connections of Earth Wire to Three Pin Socket

4.0

Learning Objectives:
4.1 4.2 Intellectual Skills: To understand the concept of switch board. To understand concept of Off wire. To understand the concept of wiring diagram Motor Skills: Ability to mark position of switches and sockets on switch board. Ability to fix the switches and sockets on switch board. Ability to make electrical connections for switches and sockets on switch board. Ability to test the switch board.

5.0

Wiring Diagram:

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6.0

Apparatus:
Switch board of appropriate size, Three single pole (SP) switches (250 V, 5 A), One three pin socket ( 250 V, 5 A), SWG wire, Screw driver set, Pliers, Insulation stripper, Test lamp, etc.

7.0

Stepwise Procedure:
1. Mark the positions of switches and socket on the switch board. 2. Cut the holes on the switch board for housing switches and socket, as per marking. 3. Fix the switches and socket on the switch board. 4. Make the wiring of switch board as per wiring diagram. 5. Also, connect proper earthing connection as per wiring diagram. 6. Make sure that all the connections are as per wiring diagram and are tight. 7. Test the switch board

8.0

Questions:
Write answers to Q,Q,Q,Q,(The question numbers to be allotted by the teacher) 1. State the meaning of the term Off wire. 2. Write any two important precautions to be observed while fabricating the switch board. 3. Why only ISI marked wiring accessories are to be used in any electrical installation? 4. State the importance of wiring diagram in connection to fabrication of switch board. 5. How to identify the phase terminal in three pin socket with the help of test lamp? Space for Answers

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