MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, MALAYSIA

COURSE INFORMATION

PROGRAMME

ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY

COURSE NAME

FUNDAMENTAL OF TEST INSTRUMENT

CODE NAME

ETN 1032

LEVEL

1 SEMESTER 1

CREDIT UNIT

2.0

CONTACT HOUR

FACE TO FACE

: 3.0 HOURS / WEEK

NON FACE TO FACE

COURSE TYPE

VOCATIONAL

PREREQUISITE

CORE REQUISITE

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COURSE OUTCOMES
At the end of the course, the students should be able to:1.
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Select the correct meter and range for specific measurement.

Calibrate meter for current, volt, ohms.
Select the correct signal generator.
Determine type of waveform and amplitude from signal generator.
Setup and operate oscilloscope.
Measure waveform parameters.
Identify specific tacho generator and reading.
Identify and check the condition of various type of measuring instrument.
Calibrate and keep record of measuring equipment.

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course covers theory operation and maintenance of test instrument, measuring instruments such as analogue and digital multimeter,
signal generator, function generator, oscilloscope and tacho meter according to operation and service manual.

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CONTENT AND LEARNING STANDARDS

PROGRAMME

ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY

COURSE NAME

FUNDAMENTAL OF TEST INSTRUMENT

CODE NAME

ETN 1032

CONTENT STANDARD
1. OPERATE ANALOGUE AND
DIGITAL MULTIMETER

LEARNING STANDARD
1.1 Select the correct meter.

1.2 Calibrate meter for current, volt,

ohms.

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
1.1.1

State the difference between analogue and digital

meter according to its performance.

1.1.2

Explain and identify the choice of features (AC, DC,

OHMS etc.) according to its specification.

1.1.3

Explain the selection of meter range according to

safety operating limit.

1.1.4

Identify correct scale range according to its

specification.

1.2.1

Identify the polarity of meter probe according to

operation manual.

1.2.2

Identify suitable reference unit to confirm reading

according to measurement.

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1.3 Confirm range selection using

digital meter.

1.2.3

Perform calibration on Current, Volt, and Ohm

according to SOP.

1.2.4

Perform zero error reading according to standard.

1.2.5

Perform general check on meter according to

operation manual.

1.2.6

Follow the specification and safety rule according to

safety precaution procedure.

1.3.1

Identify the application of various features according to

manual specification.

1.3.2

Explain the types of digital meter according to

operation manual.

1.3.3

Determine the function and operation of digital meter

according to operation manual.

1.3.4

Perform the measurement of digital meter according to

measurement requirement.

1.3.5

Confirm the correct polarity and range selection

according to measurement requirement.

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1.4 Identify range selection using

analogue meter.

1.4.1

Identify application of various features according to

manual specification.

1.4.2

Explain the types of analogue meter according to

operation manual.

1.4.3

Determine the function and operation of analogue

meter according to operation manual.

1.4.4

Perform the measurement of analogue meter

according to measurement requirement.

1.4.5

Identify the correct polarity and range selection

according to measurement requirement.

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CONTENT AND LEARNING STANDARDS

PROGRAMME

ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY

COURSE NAME

FUNDAMENTAL OF TEST INSTRUMENT

CODE NAME

ETN 1032

CONTENT STANDARD
2. OPERATE SIGNAL
GENERATOR

LEARNING STANDARD
2.1 Select the correct signal generator.

2.2 Determine type and amplitude of

wave form.

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
2.1.1

Explain the appropriate application of waveform

according to measurement requirement.

2.1.2

Identify the waveform according to measurement

requirement.

2.2.1

Explain the amplitude of waveform according to

measurement requirement.

2.2.2

Perform signal checking and selection according to

operation manual.

2.2.3

Perform general checking of signal generator

according to operation manual.

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2.3 Determine types of waveform.

2.3.1

Select types of waveform.

2.3.2

Determine the application of waveform according to

requirements.

2.3.3

Identify the scale selection of waveform (bandwidth)

according to measurement requirement.

2.3.4

Operates the signal generator according to SOP.

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CONTENT AND LEARNING STANDARDS

PROGRAMME

ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY

COURSE NAME

FUNDAMENTAL OF TEST INSTRUMENT

CODE NAME

ETN 1032

CONTENT STANDARD
3. OPERATE OSCILLOSCOPE

LEARNING STANDARD
3.1 Connect oscilloscope to circuit.

3.2 Set oscilloscope.

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
3.1.1

State the feature of oscilloscope according to manual

specification.

3.1.2

Explain the connection procedure according to manual

operation.

3.1.3

Identify the input channel according to its requirement.

3.1.4

Perform scope accessories according to manual

operation.

3.2.1

Explain time and voltage measurement range

according to operation manual.

3.2.2

Perform setting range to make measurement

according to requirement.

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3.3 Clarify waveform parameters.

3.3.1

Explain the types of waveform according to manual

specification.

3.3.2

Perform time/div and volts/div according to

measurement requirement.

3.3.3 Calculate the actual measured parameters according

to visualized waveform.

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CONTENT AND LEARNING STANDARDS

PROGRAMME

ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY

COURSE NAME

FUNDAMENTAL OF TEST INSTRUMENT

CODE NAME

ETN 1032

CONTENT STANDARD
4. OPERATE TACHO
GENERATOR

LEARNING STANDARD
4.1 Describe specification of tacho
generator.

4.2

Explain tacho generator reading.

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
4.1.1

Identify the tacho generator specification according to

operation and service manual.

4.1.2

Explain the tacho generator application according to

service manual.

4.1.3

Identify the output terminal according to operation

manual.

4.2.1

Explain the principle operation of tacho generator

according to operation manual.

4.2.2

Perform generator speed by tacho meter according to

SOP.

4.2.3

Perform tacho generator reading according to SOP.

4.2.4

Compare reading of tacho meter to normal

mechanical RPM meter according to measurement.

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CONTENT AND LEARNING STANDARDS

PROGRAMME

ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY

COURSE NAME

FUNDAMENTAL OF TEST INSTRUMENT

CODE NAME

ETN 1032

CONTENT STANDARD
5. MAINTAIN ELECTRONIC
MEASURING INSTRUMENT

LEARNING STANDARD
5.1 Identify the various types of
measuring equipment and check its
condition.

5.2 Check for calibration of measuring

equipment.

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
5.1.1

Explain the types of measuring equipment according to

measurement requirement.

5.1.2

Explain the basic functions of measuring equipments

according to requirement.

5.1.3

Identify the different ranges and parameter of

measuring equipment according to its requirement.

5.1.4

Perform selection of equipment for the job according to

requirement.

5.1.5

Perform measuring equipments condition according to

operation and service manual.

5.2.1

Explain the basic parameters for calibration of

measuring equipment according to operation manual.

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5.3 Keep records and documents on

measuring instrument.

5.2.2

Perform calibration of measuring equipment according

to operation and service manual.

5.2.3

Check calibration data of equipment according to

manufacturer manual.

5.2.4

Check calibration date and validity periods according

to maintenance requirement.

5.3.1

Identify the calibration data of equipment according to

its calibration procedure.

5.3.2

Perform equipment records according to workshop

management standard.

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