POWER ELECTRONICS

   

MODEL C7: UNI-JUNCTION TRANSISTOR (UJT) CHARACTERISTIC AND TESTING METHODS

Objective of this experiment:
To demonstrate the operation of a typical uni-junction transistor and show a practical application of the device. You will determine the peak voltage (VP) and valley voltage (VV) and construct relaxation oscillator.

Built in regulated supply + 15V/300mA.
Input Supply: 230 VAC/50Hz mains operated.
Dimension: 27cms x 17cms x 10cms.
Weight: 500gms



MODEL C8: SILICON CONTROLLED RECTIFIER (SCR) CHARACTERISTICS & TESTING METHODS

Objective of this experiment:
To verify that the SCR is basically a rectifier which conducts current in only one direction. However, the device can be made to conduct (turn "ON") or stop conducting (turn "OFF") and therefore provide a switching action that can be used to control electrical current. To draw the V-1 characteristics by taking different readings of anode voltage and anode current to get the forward break over (VF) and holding current (IH).

Built in regulated supply + 15V/300mA.
Input Supply: 230 VAC/50Hz mains operated.
Dimension: 27cms x 17cms x 10cms.
Weight: 500gms


MODEL C9: PHASE CONTROL OF AN SCR

Objective of this experiment:
1. To study the firing angle of SCR during positive & negative half cycle.
2. Two SCRs are connected in opposite directions & anti-parallel, are used to control the phase.

Built in power supply: 30V AC
Input Supply: 230 VAC/50Hz mains operated.
Dimension: 27cms x 17cms x 10cms.
Weight: 500gms



MODEL C10: SPEED CONTROL OF MOTOR USING SCR

Objective of this experiment:
1. To control the speed of the AC motor, hand driller, etc, using SCR.
2. The gate is triggered by diac device to control the speed of motor.
3. The SCR conducts in one direction when it is triggered by a positive voltage applied between gate & cathode. The trainer is operated with 230VAC/50 Hz mains.

Input Supply: 230 VAC/50Hz mains operated.
Dimension: 27cms x 17cms x 10cms.
Weight: 500gms



MODEL C11: CONSTRUCTION OF SCR TRIGGERING CIRCUIT USING LDR

Objective of this experiment:
In this experiment the photocell (LDR) is used in conjunction with an SCR. The LDR triggers the SCR under proper conditions of light. The SCR in turn acts as a switch to turn the lamp that is Load either 'ON' or 'OFF'

Built in power supply: (0-18) VAC/50 Hz.
Input Supply: 230 VAC/50Hz mains operated.
Dimension: 27cms x 17cms x 10cms.
Weight: 500gms


MODEL C12: CONSTRUCTION OF UJT FIRING CIRCUIT FOR SCR

Objective of this experiment:
1. To construct a relaxation oscillator using UJT.
2. To fire the SCR gate using the relaxation oscillator.
3. To find the corresponding load operation of SCR.

Built in regulated power supply: +15V/300mA
Input Supply: 230 VAC/50Hz mains operated.
Dimension: 27cms x 17cms x 10cms.
Weight: 500gms



MODEL C13: UJT CONTROLLED SCR TIME DELAY CIRCUIT

Objective of this experiment:
1. To construct time delay circuit using SCR triggered by UJT. To build relaxation oscillator using UJT and the timing can be varied by different capacitors and potentiometer. The pulses generated by UJT should be given to gate for triggering. The SCR can be turned ON with reference to the input pulses.

Built in regulated, power supply: + 15V/300mA
Input Supply: 230 VAC/50Hz mains operated.
Dimension: 27cms x 17cms x 10cms.
Weight: 500gms



MODEL C14: CONSTRUCTION OF SINGLE PHASE HALF & FULLY C0NTROLLED BRIDGE RECTIFIER USING SCR

Objective of this experiment:
To construct single-phase half & fully controlled bridge rectifier. Two SCRs are used in two arms of the bridge. During positive half cycle the firing angle of SCR1 can be controlled and observed. During negative half cycle the firing angle of SCR2 can be controlled and observed on CRO. Similarly both positive & negative half cycles of applied AC signal can be rectified.

Built in power supply: 0-18V AC/50Hz
Input Supply: 230 VAC/50Hz mains operated.
Dimension: 27cms x 17cms x 10cms.
Weight: 500gms


MODEL C15: DIAC & TRIAC CHARACTERISTICS

Objective of this experiment:
1. To observe the forward & reverse V-I characteristics of Triac and plot the graph.
2. To observe the forward & reverse V-I characteristics of Diac & plot the graph.
3. To observe the break over voltages of Diac & Triac.

Built in regulated power supply: +15V/300mA, -15V/300mA, + (0- 35)V/300mA; -(0-35)V/300mA
Input Supply: 230 VAC/50Hz mains operated.
Dimension: 27cms x 17cms x 10cms.
Weight: 500gms


MODEL C16: SPEED CONTROL OF AC MOTOR USING TRIAC

Objective of this experiment:
1. The speed of the motor is controlled by Diac and triac.
2. The triac is bi-directional device. The gate is controlled by Diac.

Input Supply: 230 VAC/50Hz mains operated.
Dimension: 27cms x 17cms x 10cms.
Weight: 500gms



MODEL C17: CONSTRUCTION OF FAN REGULATOR USING DIAC & TRIAC

Objective of this experiment:
To construct fan regulator circuit. The firing angle of triac can be varied and gate is triggered by the break down voltage of Diac.

Input Supply: 230 VAC/50Hz mains operated.
Dimension: 27cms x 17cms x 10cms.
Weight: 500gms



MODEL C18: LAMP CONTROL USING DIAC & TRIAC

Objective of this experiment:
To construct Lamp dimmer using Diac & Triac. To build Lamp control circuit using Triac. The gate of the triac is triggered by diac (bi-directional device). The firing angle can be varied by the gate control simultaneously the brightness of the lamp can be varied.

Built in power supply: 130 VAC/50Hz
Input Supply: 230 VAC/50Hz mains operated.
Dimension: 27cms x 17cms x 10cms.
Weight: 500gms


VACUUM TUBES: CHARACTERISTICS AND TESTING METHODS


Model C19: VACUUM DIODE VALVE CHARACTERISTICS & TESTING METHODS

Objective of this experiment:
This training board is a single PCB. To demonstrate how much current flows for one arbitrary value of applied voltage, to plot graph of voltage Ampere characteristics. The starting point for this technique is the static characteristics of the diode. (i.e.,) graph of current versus voltage. This is combined with a graphical construction called a load line, representing the applied voltage and the resistance in series with the diode. The combination provides information about the operation of vacuum diode in the particular circuit represented by the load line.

Built in regulated power supply: +(0-175)V/50mA; AC voltage 6.3V/1 A.
Input Supply: 230 VAC/50Hz mains operated.
Dimension: 27cms x 17cms x 10cms.
Weight: 500gms



MODEL C20: TRIODE VALVE CHARACTERISTICS

Objective of this experiment:

1. To study three electrical quantities.

  1. Plate Voltage VP
  2. Plate current lP
  3. Grid voltage Vg To demonstrate if one quantity varies other will be affected.

2. To study three possible characteristics showing this inter dependence,

  1. Between VP<& l<sub>P</sub> for constant value of Vg-static plate characteristics.
  2. To study the dynamic characteristics using various load resistors.
Built in regulated power supply: -15V/300mA, +175 V DC/300mA, AC voltage 6.3V AC
Input Supply: 230 VAC/50Hz mains operated.
Dimension: 27cms x 17cms x 10cms.
Weight: 500gms




MODEL C21: TETRODE CHARACTERISTICS

Objective of this experiment:
To draw the characteristics curve between plate voltage VP & plate current lP keeping grid voltage constant.

Built in regulated power supply: + (0-175V)/300mA; 15V/300mA, AC voltage 6.3 V AC/1A. Input Supply: 230 VAC/50Hz mains operated.
Dimension: 27cms x 17cms x 10cms.
Weight: 500gms






MODEL C22: PENTODE CHARACTERISTICS

Objective of this experiment:
To draw the characteristics curve of pentode. Adjust screen grid voltage to positive potential & control grid is kept at Negative potential. Vary the plate voltage & note the corresponding plate current and screen grid current. Plot the plate current against plate voltage.

Built in regulated power supply: + (0-175)V DC/300mA; 15V/300mA; AC voltage: 6.3 VAC/1A Input Supply: 230 VAC/50Hz mains operated.
Dimension: 27cms x 17cms x 10cms.
Weight: 500gms







MODEL C23: THYRATRON TUBE CHARACTERISTICS

Objective of this experiment:
To measure the grid control characteristic of a thyratron. This experiment will provide an introduction to the operation of this device and will serve to emphasize the fundamental difference between the gas triodes and the vacuum triode,

Built in regulated power supply: + (0-175)V/300mA, -15V/300mA, AC voltage: 6.3V AC/1A