SEGV3005 - 48 - Module Five

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620-RD-14

200-BK-14
1A

POS NEG POS NEG

12V 12V

TP6

Exercise 6A: Circuit Identification

Each internal lamp resistance equals 60 ohms.

1. The circuit above is:

a. series
b. parallel
c. series-parallel
d. series and parallel

2. The operator reported that the engine compartment lights were not working. He checked the fuse
and found the fuse to be open. The fuse was replaced with the same type fuse and when the engine
compartment light switch was turned ON, the new fuse immediately failed.

What caused the new fuse to fail? Explain ______________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________

3. The total circuit voltage is ______ volts, the total current flow is ______ amps, and the
total circuit resistance is ______ ohms.
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TP4

TP2 TP3
620-RD-14

200-BK-14
TP1
TP5
5A

POS NEG POS NEG

12V 12V

TP6

Exercise 6B: Voltage Measurements

System Operating Normal

Record the following voltage drops:

1. Voltage drop between TP1 and TP2 = _________

2. Voltage drop between TP1 and TP6 = _________

3. Voltage drop between TP3 and TP6 = _________

4. Voltage drop between TP2 and TP3 = _________

5. Voltage drop between TP5 and TP6 = _________

6. Voltage drop between TP4 and TP5 = _________

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TP4

TP2 TP3
620-RD-14

200-BK-14
TP1
TP5
5A

POS NEG POS NEG

12V 12V

TP6

Exercise 6C: Schematic Recognition

Engine Compartment Switch OFF

Record the following voltage drops:

1. Voltage drop between TP1 and TP2 = ______

2. Voltage drop between TP1 and TP6 = ______

3. Voltage drop between TP3 and TP6 = ______

4. Voltage drop between TP2 and TP3 = ______

5. Voltage drop between TP5 and TP6 = ______

6. Voltage drop between TP4 and TP5 = ______

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TP4
60Ω
A

TP2 TP3
A 60Ω
5Ω

200-BK-14
Engine Compartment
Indicator Lamp
TP7
TP1
TP5
Engine Compartment
10 A Lamp Switch
60Ω

POS NEG POS NEG

12V 12V

TP6

Exercise 6D: Current Measurements

Engine Compartment Switch ON

Record the following current measurements:

1. Ammeter reading between TP2 and TP3 = _______

2. Ammeter reading between TP3 and TP4 = _______

3. If an ammeter was connected between TP1 and TP2 it would read? _______

4. How much current is flowing through the engine compartment indicator lamp? _______

5. An ammeter is always connected in:

a. series with the load
b. parallel with the load
c. series-parallel with the load
d. does not matter
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TP4
60Ω
A

TP2 TP3
A 60Ω

5Ω

200-BK-14
Engine Compartment
Indicator Lamp
TP1
TP5
Engine Compartment
3A Lamp Switch
60Ω

POS NEG POS NEG

12V 12V

TP6

Exercise 6E: Voltage and Current Measurements

Engine Compartment Switch ON

1. The circuit above is:

a. series
b. parallel
c. series-parallel
d. series and parallel

2. Ammeter reading between TP2 and TP3 = ______ milliamps

3. Ammeter reading between TP3 and TP4 = ______ milliamps

4. Voltage drop between TP1 and TP2 = _______ volts

5. Voltage drop between TP5 and TP6 = _______ volts

6. What is the total current flowing through the circuit? = _______ milliamps