Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region V
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SORSOGON

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

Quarter - 2

TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION – Grade 10

Electronic Product Assembly and Servicing

Student Name: ______________________ Grade & Section: ______________

Teacher: ___________________________ Date Submitted: ______________

I. Introductory Concept
This lesson contains information on how to test the failed and defective camera using the
DDM

II. Learning Competencies: Diagnose faults and defects of consumer electronic products and
systems
Sub-Topic: Use test instruments required for the job in accordance with user manuals
Code: TLE_IAEPAS9-12SCEP-DEASS-IIa-c-49

OBJECTIVE/S
1. Identify the Parts and Function of DIGITAL MULTIMETER
2. Follow the procedure in using DIGITAL MULTIMETER
3. Diagnose the trouble/ symptoms of a failed video camera using Digital Multi
Tester
III. Activities
A. Lesson Information
PARTS OF DIGITAL MULTITESTER

Display: The display

shows a digital
reading of the
Probes: A DMM has two
Dial: The dial is used to probes — one red and one
select the measuring black. Each has a plug and a
entity. These entities metal strip used to connect
vary based on the type your DMM to the electronic
of DMM used. components you are

Slots: The slots are

used to connect two test
probes

HOW TO USE VOLTMETER

1. Use the Voltage Dial Setting to measure for AC and DC Voltage

2. Plug the Test lead into the COM and V terminal
3. Move the dial to V~ if you’re measuring AC voltage
4. Move the dial to V- if you’re measuring DC voltage

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 5. Set the dial to the next number up/higher from the voltage you’re measuring. In
case the voltage you are going to measure is unknown, set the Dial to the highest
range
6. Touch the Probes on the positive and negative circuit parts to measure DC voltage.
Take note of the polarity
7. Look at the digital miltimeter reading to see the voltage

CHECKING CONTINUITY USING OHMMETER

1. Use the continuity option to test whether wires are still working or not
2. Check to make sure the device you’re testing isn’t powered
3. Insert the black plug in COM and the red plug in the Ω terminal
4. Set the dial to the picture that looks like a sound waves
5. Attach the probes to the ends of the wire you’re testing
6. Listen for a beep to signal that there’s a strong connection

TESTING A FAILED VIDEO CAMERA using VOLTMETER AND OHMMETER

Identify which camera has failed by observing all the video camera
images at the DVR.

Use a (VOM) Volt Ohm Meter set to Low

DC scale to measure the “Loaded
Voltage”. Set the selector knob to the proper scale range. The chosen scale
range must be higher that the anticipated voltage to be measured. Be sure
that the positive test probe (red) is at the positive voltage supply and the
negative test probe (black) is at the negative or common ground of the
supply voltage.

If the camera uses an attached “Dongle” type of power connector with twin
lead wires you can poke a pin through the insulation or strip a small
insulator on each one of the twin lead wires and use them as test
points to measure the Voltage.

Example Only
Make sure that the voltage is in the range of
operation for the camera you are testing. It is important
to measure the camera supply at the camera while the
camera is powered up to get a proper reading of the
operating voltage. BE SURE to record the voltage
readings for later comparison.
Example Only

In some cases, the camera has failed

due to “Camera Starvation” caused by
under voltage. For example: The camera
works during the day and has a marginal
working voltage at the camera, when the
lights go out and the camera turns on a
set of IR L.E.D.s and the extra current
draw used for those illuminators lowers
the voltage below operating levels for the
camera and it goes down.

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 Example Only

In other cases, you might find that the Voltage level is too
high, and that can result in two issues. The first one is camera
power overload by powering the camera with a supply voltage
outside of the specifications.
The image shown is a fail condition caused by over voltage on a
DC camera; in this case the camera was overheating

Continuity test checks whether two point of measurements are

electrically connected or not. If both points are connected, then a beep
generates, indicating continuity between two point

Check the coaxial cable for an open or a short circuit, this is done with your
VOM set on Ohms. Use your Ohm meter at the other end one probe on the shield and
the other probe on the center conductor. You should
measure a minimum of 75 Ohms and a maximum of no
more than 150 Ohms depending on
the length of the coaxial cable. Minimum
The reason for the 75 Ohm Resistance
termination at the opposite end of the cable is to make sure
that there are no short circuits along the cable length. If you
read less than 75 Ohms then you have a short circuit or a
Maximum wet cable or some other semi-short that reduces the cable
Resistance shunt below 75 Ohms.

B. Task 1:
DIRECTIONS: Identify the part of the Digital Multi Meter. Write you answer on the space
provide in your answer sheet

1.

2.

3.

4.

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 C. Task 2
Direction: Arrange the following procedure in Using Digital Multi Meter by writing a
letter in the space provided. Write it in your answer sheet

1. Plug the Test lead into the COM and V terminal

2. Move the dial to V- if you’re measuring DC voltage
3. Set the dial to the next number up/higher from the voltage you’re measuring. In case the
voltage you are going to measure is unknown, set the Dial to the highest range
4. Use the Voltage Dial Setting to measure for AC and DC Voltage
5. Move the dial to V~ if you’re measuring AC voltage
6. Look at the digital miltimeter reading to see the voltage
7. Touch the Probes on the positive and negative circuit parts to measure DC voltage. Take
note of the polarity

D. Task 3Diagnose the Symptoms of a Failed Video Camera below. Select and write the
possible Trouble in the space provided.

SHORT CIRCUIT/ CAMERA

SHORTED WIRE OVER VOLTAGE OPEN CIRCUIT STARVATION/
HEATING OVERLOAD / OPEN WIRE UNDER LOAD

SYMPTOMS POSSIBLE
TROUBLE
Example: Abnormal temperature in the Camera that causes to Answer: Voltage
distort the image Overload
1. Video Camera and/or Circuitry are overheating 1
2. Video camera is working properly at daylight, but during night-time it 2
fails to operate especially when the LED or IR Light turns on.
3. COAXIAL CABLE reads a very low resistance than its normal 75 Ω 3
4. COAXIAL CABLE reads a very high resistance than it normal 150 Ω 4
5. A distorted vertical lines that is visible in the monitor 5

I. Evaluation – MULTIPLE CHOICE: Select the best answer. Write your answer on the answer
sheet

1. What is the instrument that is used to measure Voltages?

a. Ammeter b. Ohmmeter c. Voltmeter d. Wattmeter
2. Where is the function switch rested if the Multi Meter is not in use?
a. Off b. V~ c. V- d. 1000v ac
3. For voltage measurement, always set the Dial in the correct setting which is _________
the expected voltage present in the circuit?
a. Higher Than b. Off c. Lower than d. Same
4. What is the instrument that is used to check the continuity of the wire?
a. Ammeter b. Voltmeter c. Ohmmeter d. Wattmeter
5. Use to measure Resistance
a. Ammeter b. Voltmeter c. Ohmmeter d. Wattmeter

VI.Answer Key

TASK 1 TASK 2 TASK 2 EVALUATION

1. DISPLAY 1. 2 1. OVERHEATING 1. C
2. PROBE 2. 4 2. CAMERA STARVATION 2. A
3. DIAL 3. 5 3. SHORT CIRCUIT 3. A
4. SLOT 4. 1 4. OPEN CIRCUIT 4. C
5. 3 5. VOLTAGE OVERLOAD 5. C
6. 7
7. 6

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