Instrumentation and Measurement

(EL-220)

LABORATORY MANUAL

Engr. Fakhar Abbas

Engr.jahanzaib Zafar

Measurement Data Statistics

(LAB # 01)
Student Name: ______________________________________________
Roll No: ________________ Section: ____
Date performed: _____________, 2016
Manual Submission Date: _____________, 2016

MARKS AWARDED: ________ / 100

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NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF COMPUTER AND EMERGING SCIENCES, ISLAMABAD

Prepared by: Engr.Fakhar Abbas, Version: 2.0

Last Edited by: Engr. Fakhar Abbss, August 16, 2016
Verified by: Dr. Ata Ul Aziz Ikram Updated: Fall 2016
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Lab #
Measurement Lab
(EL220)
of Computer and Emerging Sciences
Islamabad Fall 2016
01
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Lab # 01: Nominal and Measured Data Statistics

Learning Objectives:
The objective of this Lab is to develop understanding of nominal data, measured data, tolerance
and measurement limitations.

Contents of this Lab:

In this Lab, we will cover the following Topics
Nominal Data
Tolerance and Measurement of Data
Types of Errors occurred in Measurement
Reduction of Errors through different methods

Software/Equipment Required:
MultiSim Software
DMM
DC Power Supply
Lab Trainer/Bread Board
Resistors: 2 values of the same order
Wires

Theory:-

1. Electrical components and power sources are marked with certain nominal values while the
actual value may differ from them within the given tolerance.
2. The actual values are measured by the respective instruments, which are used for that
parameter. Each instrument has certain specifications like accuracy, significant digits and
input impedance.

Procedure:
1. Note down the specified and measured values of supply and resistors.
2. Note down the tolerances specified by the resistors and the actual deviation.
3. Connect the circuit according to the diagram and power it up.
4. Take multiple measurements of the output at lowest feasible range. Note down calculated
and measured values along with the equation.
5. From the manual of DMM, note down its specifications.

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Lab #
Measurement Lab
(EL220)
of Computer and Emerging Sciences
Islamabad Fall 2016
01
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Diagram:

Observations:
Input Data:
Sr. No. Parameter Nominal Value Measured Data
1 Vin
2 Resistance R1
3 Resistance R2
4 Tolerance R1
5 Tolerance R2
Output Data:
Sr. No. Parameter Equation
1 Vout-Nominal
Sr No. Parameter: Calculated Value Measured Value
1 Vout 1
2 Vout 2
3 Vout 3

Instrument Data (DMM):

Sr. No. Parameter Specification
1 Accuracy
2 Input Impedance
3 Ranges
4 Significant Digits

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Lab #
Measurement Lab
(EL220)
of Computer and Emerging Sciences
Islamabad Fall 2016
01
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Part 2: Meaured Data Statistics

Objectives:
To develop understanding of multiple data values, their errors and statistical analysis.
Equipment and Components:
Digital Multimeter
DC Power Supply
Lab Trainer/Bread Board
Resistors: 5 samples of 2 values of the same order
Wires

Theory:
1 There are different types of errors in a set of data including gross error, systematic error
and random error.
2 All the errors have random behavior and can be cancelled by taking a large number of
readings and then taking the mean of the readings.
3 The statistical analysis helps in understanding different properties of the measurement data
including average, deviation, dispersion and distribution.

Procedure:
Note down the specified and measured values of supply and the five samples of each of the
resistor values.
Note down the equations for nominal and maximum values of output voltage.
Connect the circuit according to the diagram and power it up.
Five different values of each of the resistors can make a total of 25 combinations. While
plugging in each of the combinations, note down Vout.
Calculate and note down all rest of quantities.

Diagram:

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Lab #
Measurement Lab
(EL220)
of Computer and Emerging Sciences
Islamabad Fall 2016
01
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Observations:
Voltages:
Sr.No Parameter Nominal Data Measured Data
1 Vin

Resistances:
Sr.No Parameters R1 R2
Color Coded
Value
1 Resistance a
2 Resistance b
3 Resistance c
4 Resistance d
5 Resistance e

Calculated Data:
Sr.No Parameters R1 R2
1 Voltage(Actual)
2 Voltage (Minimum)
3 Voltage (Maximum)

Practical Data:
Sr.No Parameters Measured Value Deviation
1 Vout Ra1, Rb1
2 Vout Ra1, Rb2
3 Vout Ra1, Rb3
4 Vout Ra1, Rb4
5 Vout Ra1, Rb5
6 Vout Ra2, Rb1
7 Vout Ra2, Rb2
8 Vout Ra2, Rb3
9 Vout Ra2, Rb4

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Measurement Lab
(EL220)
of Computer and Emerging Sciences
Islamabad Fall 2016
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10 Vout Ra2, Rb5
11 Vout Ra3, Rb1
12 Vout Ra3, Rb2
13 Vout Ra3, Rb3
14 Vout Ra3, Rb4
15 Vout Ra3, Rb5
16 Vout Ra4, Rb1
17 Vout Ra4, Rb2
18 Vout Ra4, Rb3
19 Vout Ra4, Rb4
20 Vout Ra4, Rb5
21 Vout Ra5, Rb1
22 Vout Ra5, Rb2
23 Vout Ra5, Rb3
24 Vout Ra5, Rb4
25 Vout Ra5, Rb5
Vout Mean

Analysis Data:
Sr.No Parameters Values
1 Vout Mean
2 Vout Minimum
3 Vout Maximum
4 Deviation - Average

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