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Computer-Based Electronics Training System

(FACET)

eSERIES FACET ELECTRONICS

TRAINING SYSTEM, SERIES 91000

System shown with optional equipment

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Lab-Volts new eSeries FACET Electronics Training

System, Series 91000, is a LAN-based, modular training
system that encompasses four areas of study: Basic
Principles of Electricity and Electronics; Digital and
Microprocessor Electronics; Industrial Electronics; and
Communications.
eSeries FACET enhances learning speed and
retention by featuring interactive multimedia courseware
for circuit design and analysis within our new Mind-Sight
Learning and Content Management system (LMS). This
powerful LMS is used to present, report, and customize
the technical subject matter for each of FACETs
extensive line of training modules.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
FACET Base Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
FACET Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Optional FACET Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Additional Equipment Required
to Perform the Exercises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Ordering Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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eSERIES FACET ELECTRONICS TRAINING SYSTEM

SERIES 91000
Mind-Sight comes ready to plug-and-play. Lab-Volt
provides a fully-supported network appliance which has
been pre-installed with the management and
communication software. Without disturbing an existing
network, Mind-Sight is connected to a spare LAN
connection and client software is installed. Course
content and class management are administered from the
instructor control software. Mind-Sight can also be
connected to a single workstation with training hardware
connected, or even as a stand-alone e-learning program
without hardware.
All courses are SCORM-compliant, so they are
usable with other learning management systems such as
Blackboard. A licensing fee for such usage will apply,
and the customer must install and maintain the course.
FACET incorporates built-in circuit modification and
fault-insertion training capabilities. Students perform
experiments on a wide range of analog and digital
electronics, and electricity training modules that combine
theory and application with practical skills training
techniques. Each module connects with a base unit that
distributes power and controls the circuits on the board.
A complete training station consists of training hardware
(any one of the modules plus a base unit and accessory
kit), instruments, and student manual or Mind-Sight
network appliance and eSeries courseware. The
instructor guide and supportive pre- and post-tests
provide instructors and students with an extensive
overview and working knowledge of electricity, analog,
and digital electronics.
FACET is suitable for a multitude of training purposes
in educational, industrial, and military training
laboratories. When a training module is inserted into a
base unit, the system functions as an electronics training
workstation. Faults and circuit modifications (CM) are set
into the circuits, and students then locate, isolate, and
troubleshoot the malfunction through a series of
troubleshooting steps, including the use of test
instruments. Up to twenty CMs and 12 faults, introduced
from the base unit, reduce the need for connecting leads
and allow practical assessment of a students
understanding of a circuit. FACET's scope is growing
continuously. Currently available are the following
modules:
& DC Fundamentals
& DC Network Theorems
& AC 1 Fundamentals
& AC 2 Fundamentals
& Semiconductor Devices
& Transistor Amplifier Circuits
& Transistor Power Amplifiers
& Transistor Feedback Circuits
& Power Supply Regulation Circuits
& FET Fundamentals
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Thyristors and Power Control Circuits

Operational Amplifier Fundamentals
Operational Amplifier Applications
Digital Logic Fundamentals
Digital Circuit Fundamentals 1
Digital Circuit Fundamentals 2
32-Bit Microprocessor
Analog Communications
Transducer Fundamentals
Magnetism and Electromagnetism*
Digital Communications 1
Digital Communications 2
Motors, Generators, and Controls
Fiber Optic Communications
Power Transistors and GTO Thyristor
Digital Signal Processor (DSP)
Communications Transmission Lines
QPSK/OQPSK/DPSK
Microcontroller System Development
Breadboard

* Does not offer Troubleshooting

Features
& Durable construction where mechanical components
are capable of thousands of cycles of operation
& All circuits and components capable of withstanding
any combination of voltage or connections from the
base unit
& Voltage regulation and protection against over-voltage
and short circuit conditions for safety in training
& Gold-plated zero insertion force (ZIF) connector technology
& Silk-screened circuit and component identification
& Circuit boards mounted in sturdy trays for easy handling
and connection to base unit
& Minimal wiring required to save lab time
& Variety of industrial-grade components provide broad,
hands-on, real-world training experience
& Student-controlled circuit modification capability
& Instructor-controlled fault insertion capability
& Computer-activated circuit modification and fault
insertion capability (computer-controlled system)
& Manual, stand-alone configuration
& LAN-based network appliance configuration

Standard Coursware for Manual System

Lab-Volt also offers FACET Standard Manuals (for
Stand-Alone FACET only) for customers still using this
product in the traditional format. These manuals have
been adapted to match the current content of the eSeries
version, providing students with practical working
knowledge and troubleshooting skills relating to specific
electronics principles. Standard Courseware Manuals are
purchased separately.
LAN-Based Courseware
Mind-Sight is a powerful new platform that operates all
components of the multimedia curriculum, as well as the
classroom-management system. Mind-Sight provides
these features:
& Content Management: Import additional Mind-Sight
content from CD, DVD, or external device. Manage
course catalogs. Upload new SCORM courses. Add a
new catalog. Manage catalogs. Assign User Groups to
catalogs.
& Teacher Annotations: Teachers can change words or
paragraphs and add additional text, supplementary
information, or instructions within the curriculum.
& Course Content Editing: Easy-to-use tools enable the
addition of information, course building from existing
content, and SCORM package uploading.
& Access to Students' Electronic Journal: Instructors can
communicate with students about notes they save in
the journals, projects, progress, etc.
& Announcement Posting: Teachers can send messages
to the entire class in one easy step.

& Real-Time Journal/Blog: Instructors can communicate

with selected students in writing. The blog feature
enhances communication among teachers and
students.
& Application Tab: Any application can be linked to the
application tab and launched from this tab in the top
right corner of the screen.
& Student Notes: Each content screen displays a student
notes icon that opens a note-taking window in front of
the content screen. Students can see the content
about which they are taking notes. These notes can
then be printed out individually or exported to a single
file for printing.
& Reporting: Teachers can run reports by Courses or
Students.
More reports features, including
Competencies and Standards, are currently in
development.
Curriculum is available in the following configurations:
& Full curriculum [all modules] (94600-E0)
& Modules grouped as follows:
Basic Electricity and Electronics (94601-E0)
Digital and Microprocessor Electronics (94602-E0)
Industrial Electronics (94603-E0)
Communications Systems (94604-E0)
& Individual modules (91001-E0 through 91020-E0 and
91022-E0 through 91030-E0)

eSERIES FACET ELECTRONICS TRAINING SYSTEM

SERIES 91000
Model 47513 Mind-Sight LMS

Mind-Sight Courseware Delivery and Classroom

Management
Mind-Sight offers complete courseware delivery and
classroom management. The administrator can:
& add and delete students.
& create and delete passwords.
& run activity and assessment reports.
& customize curriculum content and run other
SCORM 1.2 content.
& run external applications.
& annotate curriculum.
& communicate with individual students or the whole
classroom.

Mind-Sight Network Appliance included in Model 47513

Minimum Recommended Requirements to run

eSeries FACET
Server requirements
Recommendations are for server connectivity. Network
appliance itself is supplied by Lab-Volt and requires a
10Mb Ethernet LAN connection.
Recommended access to internet via port 80/443
(HTTP/SSL) or via proxy server will allow for quick and
easy registration and updating.
Client Workstation
Minimum:
& Microsoft Windows XP
& Internet Explorer 6
& .NET 3.0 framework
& Flash 8 (multimedia may require Flash 9)
& Sound card
& 10Mb Ethernet
& 1024 pixel width display resolution
Recommended:
& Internet Explorer 7
& .NET 3.0 framework
& Flash 8 (multimedia may require Flash 9)
& Sound card
& 100Mb Ethernet
& 1280 pixel width display resolution

FACET BASE UNITS

The FACET base units provide protection and voltage
conditioning circuitry to run each FACET board. Specific
features of all FACET base units include:
& Distributed 15 V dc and variable 0-10 V dc power to
the various circuit training modules. Coarse and fine
controls are provided to adjust the variable 0-10-V dc
supplies.
& Self-protection against short circuit, reverse voltage
overcurrent conditions.
& Long-life ZIF connector, with a rotary knob that locks
the training module into the base unit. The ZIF
connector itself is protected from damage by built-in
stops.
& The fingers on the connectors are gold-plated for added
durability.
& Included is an accessory kit containing terminal posts,
connectors, adapters, and patch cords required to
perform experiments on the FACET training module.

Manual Base Unit Features

The Manual System Base Unit (Model 91000-3) contains
a total of thirty-two circuit modification (CM) and Fault
switches. Students manually select CM switches as the
course progresses, while the protected Fault switches are
reserved for Instructor use by means of an integrated
locking cover assembly.
Model 91000-3 Manual Base Unit with Built-In
Power Supply

Computerized Base Unit Features

The computerized base unit (Model 91000-5) contains
thirty-two relays controlled by commands from the
students computer. The computerized base unit is linked
to the computer automatically by the courseware when
needed, and can also be activated via a USB port by the
teacher through password-protected software. Circuit
modifications (CM) and faults are switched in and out
automatically by the software. A message on the
students computer screen indicates that a CM or fault is
activated. In the troubleshooting exercises, faults are also
inserted automatically by the computer, thereby freeing
the instructor to assist students with individual activities.
Model 91000-5 Computer Interface Base Unit
with Built-In Power Supply

eSERIES FACET ELECTRONICS TRAINING SYSTEM

SERIES 91000
FACET MODULES
Model 91001 DC Fundamentals

The DC Fundamentals Training Module is used by

students to perform practical exercises that demonstrate
DC principles.
Students will become familiar with all the components
to be able to successfully identify and isolate the circuit
blocks on the training module and perform troubleshooting exercises.

Topic Coverage
& Instrument Familiarization
& FACET Base Unit Familiarization
& DC Fundamentals Circuit Board Familiarization
& Symbols and Schematics
& Basic Safety Rules
& Electrical Safety Rules
& Circuit Voltage
& Circuit Current
& Circuit Resistance
& DC Power Sources in Series and in Parallel Series
& Opposing DC Sources
& Identify Types of Switches
& Switching Concepts
& Ohms Law: Circuit Resistance
& Ohms Law: Circuit Current
& Ohms Law: Circuit Voltage
& Resistance in a Series Resistive Circuit
& Current in a Series Resistive Circuit
& Voltage in a Series Resistive Circuit
& Resistance in a Parallel Resistive Circuit
& Voltage and Current in a Parallel Resistive Circuit
& Resistance in a Series-Parallel Resistive Circuit
& Voltage in a Series-Parallel Resistive Circuit
& Current in a Series-Parallel Resistive Circuit
& Power in a Series Resistive Circuit
& Power in a Parallel Resistive Circuit
& Power in a Series-Parallel Resistive Circuit
& The Rheostat
& The Potentiometer
& Voltage Dividers
& Current Dividers
& Voltage/Current Dividers
& The DC Ammeter
& The DC Ohmmeter
& The DC Voltmeter
& Troubleshooting DC Circuits 1

Model 91002 DC Network Theorems

Comprised of nine training circuit blocks and a constantsource current block, the DC Network Theorems Module
enables students to perform practical exercises that
demonstrate theoretical DC principles.
When a circuit has two voltage sources in different
branches, theorems are used to solve for voltage and/or
current in these circuits where Ohms Law cannot be
applied.

Topic Coverage
& Component Location and Identification
& Circuit Board Operation
& Currents in Two-Element Branch Circuit
& Node Currents in a Two-Element Branch Circuit
& Voltages in a Three-Element Series Circuit
& Algebraic Sum of Voltages in a Series Circuit
& Generating Loop Equations
& Generating Node Equations
& Kirchhoffs Voltage Law with a Two-Source Circuit
& Kirchhoffs Current Law with a Two-Source Circuit
& Mesh Solutions of a Two-Source Circuit
& Superposition Solution for a Two-Source Circuit
& Millmans Theorem Solution for Two-Source Circuit
& Thevenizing a Single-Source Network
& Thevenizing a Dual-Source Network
& Thevenin Resistance (Rth) of a Bridge Circuit
& Thevenin Voltage (Vth) of a Bridge Circuit
& Thevenin to Norton Conversion
& Norton to Thevenin Conversion
& Tee and Wye or Pi and Delta Networks
& Transformation of Delta and Wye Networks
& Troubleshooting Basics
& Troubleshooting DC Networks

eSERIES FACET ELECTRONICS TRAINING SYSTEM

SERIES 91000
Model 91003 AC 1 Fundamentals

Model 91004 AC 2 Fundamentals

This module contains nine circuit blocks on which

students perform varied troubleshooting exercises in the
AC 1 Fundamentals Program. Students identify and
isolate the following circuits: Generator Impedance;
AC/DC Waveforms; Phase Angle; Inductance/Inductive
Reactance; Transformer; Capacitance/Capacitive Reactance; RC Time Constants; and RC/RL Wave Shapes.

The AC 2 Fundamentals training module is designed as

a continuation of the AC 1 Fundamentals program.

Topic Coverage
& The Oscilloscope
& The AC Waveform Generator
& AC Amplitude Measurement
& Measuring AC Voltage, Current, and Impedance with
an Oscilloscope
& Measuring and Setting Frequency
& Inductors
& Phase Angle
& Inductors in Series and in Parallel
& Fundamentals of Inductive Reactance
& Inductive Reactance and Impedance
& Series RL Circuits
& Parallel RL Circuits
& What is an Electromagnet?
& Transformer Windings
& Mutual Inductance
& Transformer Turns and Voltage Ratios
& Transformer Secondary Loading
& Capacitors
& Capacitors in Series and in Parallel
& Fundamentals of Capacitive Reactance
& Series RC Circuits
& Parallel RC Circuits
& RC Time Constants
& RC/RL Waveshapes
& Troubleshooting Basics
& Troubleshooting the AC 1 Fundamentals Circuit Board

Topic Coverage
& Series RLC Circuits
& Parallel RLC Circuits
& Series Resonant Circuits
& Q and Bandwidth of a Series RLC Circuit
& Resonant Frequency in a Parallel LC Circuit
& Q and Bandwidth
& Power Division
& Power Factor
& Low Pass Filters
& High Pass Filters
& Band Pass Filters
& Band Stop Filters
& Troubleshooting Basics
& Troubleshooting the AC 2 Fundamentals Circuit Board

Model 91005 Semiconductor Devices

Model 91006 Transistor Amplifier Circuits

The Semiconductor Devices training module contains

nine circuit blocks pertaining to skills training in
semiconductor circuits.
After completion of the FACET programs in AC and
DC Fundamentals and AC and DC Circuits and Analysis,
students are ready to train on the semiconductor module.
Students in this program will be responsible for
analyzing and troubleshooting the following circuits:
Diodes and Half-wave Rectification; Full-wave
Rectification with Power Supply Filters; Zener Diode
Regulator; Diode Waveshaping; Voltage Doubler;
Transistor Junction; PNP DC Bias; and Transistor Load
Lines and Gain.

The Transistor Amplifier Circuits module allows students

to perform practical exercises that demonstrate transistor
amplifier principles.
Students will identify and isolate faults within the
following six circuit blocks: Attenuator; Common Base/
Emitter; Common Collector; Bias Stabilization; RC Coupling/Transformer Coupling; and Direct Coupling.

Topic Coverage
& Semiconductor Component Identification
& Control of a Semiconductor Switch
& Diode and DC Characteristics
& Half-Wave Rectification
& Full-Wave Diode Bridge Rectification
& Power Supply Filtering
& Voltage Doubler
& Diode Waveshaping
& The Zener Diode
& Zener Diode Voltage Regulation
& Testing the Junctions of a Transistor
& PNP Transistor Current Control Circuit
& Emitter-Base Bias Potentials
& Collector Current Versus Base Bias
& Transistor DC Circuit Voltages
& Transistor Load Lines
& Troubleshooting Basics
& Troubleshooting the Semiconductor Devices Circuit
Board

Topic Coverage
& Circuit Location and Identification
& Multistage Amplifier Introduction
& Common Base Circuit DC Operation
& Common Base Circuit AC Operation
& Common Emitter Circuit DC Operation
& Common Emitter Circuit AC Operation
& Common Collector Circuit DC Operation
& Common Collector Circuit AC Operation
& Temperature Effect on Fixed Bias Circuit
& Temperature Effect on Voltage Divider Bias Circuit
& Transistor Parameters Familiarization
& Using the Transistor Specification Sheet
& RC Coupled Amplifier DC Operation
& RC Coupled Amplifier AC Voltage Gain and Phase
Relationship
& RC Coupled Amplifier Frequency Response
& Transformer Coupled Amplifier DC Operation
& Transformer Coupled Amplifier AC Operation
& Transformer Coupled Amplifier Frequency Response
& Direct Coupled Amplifier DC Operation
& Direct Coupled Amplifier AC Operation
& Direct Coupled Amplifier Frequency Response
& Troubleshooting Basics
& Troubleshooting Transistor Amplifier Circuits

eSERIES FACET ELECTRONICS TRAINING SYSTEM

SERIES 91000
Model 91007 Transistor Power Amplifiers

Model 91008 Transistor Feedback Circuits

The Transistor Power Amplifiers module is designed to

teach troubleshooting of transistor power amplifier
circuitry. Training on this module includes identifying and
isolating the following circuits: Single-Ended Power
Amplifier; Phase Splitter; Push-Pull Power Amplifier;
Attenuator; Complementary Power Amplifier; and
Darlington Pair.

The Transistor Feedback Circuits module enables

students to perform practical exercises that demonstrate
Transistor Feedback principles.
The circuits found on this module include: Series
Feedback/Shunt Feedback; Multistage Shunt-Series
Feedback; Attenuator; Multistage Series-Shunt Feedback;
and the Differential Amplifier.

Topic Coverage
& Circuit Location and Identification
& Transistor Power Amplifier Introduction
& Single-Ended Power Amplifier DC Operation
& Single-Ended Power Amplifier AC Voltage Gain and
Power Gain
& Phase Splitter DC Operation
& Voltage Gain and Input/Output Signal Phase
Relationship
& Push-Pull Power Amplifier DC Operation
& Push-Pull Power Amplifier AC Voltage and Power Gain
& Complementary Power Amplifier DC Operation
& Complementary Power Amplifier AC Voltage Gain and
Power Gain
& Darlington Pair Current Gain Characteristics
& Darlington Pair Input and Output Impedance
& Troubleshooting Basics
& Troubleshooting Transistor Power Amplifiers

Topic Coverage
& Component Location and Identification
& Series Feedback Amplifier Operation
& The Effect of Feedback on AC Gain
& The Effect of Negative Series Feedback on Bandwidth
& The Effect of Series Feedback on Input and Output
Impedance
& The Effect of Shunt Feedback on AC Gain
& The Effect of Shunt Feedback on Bandwidth
& The Effect of Shunt Feedback on Input and Output
Impedance
& Shunt-Series Multistage Amplifier Current Gain
& Shunt-Series Multistage Amplifier Output Gain
& Shunt-Series Multistage Amplifier Voltage Gain
& Shunt-Series Multistage Amplifier Output Impedance
& Differential Amplifier Operation
& Single-Ended and Differential Gain Characteristics
& Common Mode Gain and Rejection Ratio
& Troubleshooting Basics
& Troubleshooting Feedback Amplifier Circuits

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Model 91009 Power Supply Regulation Circuits

Model 91010 FET Fundamentals

The Power Supply Regulation Circuits module is used to

study power supply regulation circuits in a hands-on
learning environment.
Through the study of the following six circuit blocks,
the trainee will gain the skills necessary to be able to
successfully troubleshoot the following power supply
circuit malfunctions: Shunt Voltage Regulator; Series
Voltage Regulator; Current Regulator; Voltage Feedback
Regulation; IC Regulation; and DC to DC Converter
circuitry.

The FET Fundamentals module contains nine circuit

blocks which enable students to perform practical
exercises that demonstrate principles of JFET, MOSFET,
and UJT: JFET; JFET Amplifier; JFET Current Source;
Dual Gate MOSFET; Unijunction Transistor; Thermistor;
Colpitts/Hartley Oscillator; Photo Resistor and Fiber Optic
Link.

Topic Coverage
& Circuit Location and Identification
& Power Supply Regulator Introduction
& Shunt Regulator Operation
& Line Regulation
& Load Regulation
& Series Regulator Operation
& Voltage Feedback Regulator Operation
& Voltage Feedback Load Regulation
& Foldback Current Limiting Active Protection Circuit
& Current Regulator Operation
& Current Regulator Line Regulation
& Current Regulator Load Regulation
& Three-Pin IC Regulator Operation and Voltage
Regulation
& Three-Pin IC Current Regulation and Power Efficiency
& DC to DC Converter Operating Characteristics
& DC to DC Converter Voltage Regulation and Efficiency
& Troubleshooting Basics
& Troubleshooting Power Supply Regulation Circuits

Topic Coverage
& Component Location and Identification
& Unijunction Oscillator Operation
& JFET Operating Characteristics
& The Effect of Gate Bias on Pinch-off
& JFET Dynamic Characteristic Curves
& JFET Amplifier DC Operation
& JFET Amplifier Voltage Gain
& JFET Current Source DC Operation
& JFET Current Source Power and Load Voltage
Variation
& Zero Bias Characteristic of a MOSFET
& MOSFET Modes of Operation
& MOSFET Voltage Amplifier
& Dual Gate MOSFET Mixer
& UJT Operating Characteristics
& UJT Waveform Generation
& Hartley Oscillator Operation
& Colpitts Oscillator Operation
& Thermistor Operation
& Photoresistor Operation
& Fiber Optic Light Transfer
& Troubleshooting Basics
& Troubleshooting FET Circuits
& FET Specification Sheets
& Unijunction Transistor Specification Sheet
& Transducer Specification Sheets

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eSERIES FACET ELECTRONICS TRAINING SYSTEM

SERIES 91000
Model 91011 Thyristors and Power Control
Circuits

Model 91012 Operational Amplifier

Fundamentals

The Thyristors and Power Control Circuits module

enables students to perform practical exercises that
demonstrate thyristor and power control circuit
fundamentals.
The system contains the following circuit blocks:
Driver; Silicon Controlled Rectifier (SCR); Triac AC Power
Control; SCR DC Gate Half-wave and Full-wave; and
SCR AC Gate and UJT Half-wave and Full-wave/Motor.

The Operational Amplifier Fundamentals module

introduces students to the circuitry used in analog
applications.
The objective is to familiarize students with the
Inverting Amplifier; Non-Inverting Amplifier; Voltage
Follower; Inverting Summing Amplifier; Non-Inverting
Summing Amplifier; Difference Amplifier; Open Loop
Comparator; and Sine/Square Comparator.

Topic Coverage
& Thyristor Component Familiarization
& Thyristor Circuit Fundamentals
& Test a Silicon Controlled Rectifier
& SCR DC Operation
& Gate Trigger Voltage and Holding Current
& SCR Half-Wave Rectifier
& SCR Control of a Half-Wave Rectifier
& SCR Control of a Full-Wave Rectifier
& Half-Wave Phase Control
& Full-Wave Phase Control
& UJT Characteristics
& UJT Half-Wave and Full-Wave Phase Control
& Bidirectional Conduction
& The Four Triggering Modes
& Half-Wave Phase Control
& Full-Wave Phase Control
& Troubleshooting Basics
& Troubleshooting Thyristor Circuits

Topic Coverage
& Op Amp Types and Packages
& Circuit Board Recognition and Description
& Basic Op Amp Characteristics and Parameters
& DC Characteristics of the Inverting Amplifier
& AC Characteristics of the Inverting Amplifier
& Other Characteristics of the Inverting Amplifier
& DC Characteristics of the Noninverting Amplifier
& AC Characteristics of the Noninverting Amplifier
& Other Characteristics of the Noninverting Amplifier
& The Voltage Follower DC Operation
& The Inverting Gain-of-One Amplifier
& The Voltage Follower AC Operation
& Inverting Summing Amplifier Operation
& Summing, Scaling, and Averaging
& Non Inverting Summing Amplifier Operation
& Summing Amplifier Configurations
& Difference Amplifier DC Operation
& Difference Amplifier AC Operation
& Open-Loop Operation
& Zener-Clamped Operation
& The Sine Wave to Square Wave Converter
& Troubleshooting Basics
& Troubleshooting Op Amp Circuits

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Model 91013 Operational Amplifier Applications

Model 91014 Digital Logic Fundamentals

The Operational Amplifier Applications module enables

students to perform practical exercises that demonstrate
applications of operational amplifiers.
The objective of this program is familiarization and
skills training with the Attenuator; Integrator; Differentiator; Low- and High-pass Filters; Bandpass Filters;
Full-wave Bridge Driver/Conversion; and Troubleshooting
the modified configurations.

The Digital Logic Fundamentals module enables students

to perform practical exercises that demonstrate concepts
and fundamentals of digital logic circuits. The circuit board
contains a Clock; Input Signals; Open Collector; Tri-State
Output; AND/NAND; Set/Reset Flip-Flop; TTL/CMOS
Comparison OR/NOR; D-type Flip-Flop; Data Bus
Control; JK Flip-Flop and XOR/XNOR circuit blocks for
students to understand and troubleshoot.

Topic Coverage
& Component Location and Identification
& Band Pass Filter Operation
& The Integrator
& The Differentiator
& Low Pass Filter Frequency Response
& Low Pass Filter Phase and Transient Response
& High Pass Filter Frequency Response
& High Pass Filter Phase and Transient Response
& Band Pass Filter Frequency Response
& Band Pass Filter Phase Response
& DC Characteristics of an Active Voltage to Current
Converter
& AC Characteristics of an Active RMS or Average
Calibrated Voltage to Current Converter
& Troubleshooting Basics
& Troubleshooting Op Amp Circuits

Topic Coverage
& Component Location and Identification
& Operation of General Circuits
& IC Package Fundamentals
& AND/NAND Logic Functions
& OR/NOR Logic Functions
& Exclusive OR and NOR Gates
& Dynamic Response of XOR/XNOR Logic Gates
& DC Operation of a NOT and an OR-TIE
& Transfer Characteristics of a Schmitt and a Standard
LS TTL Gate
& Set/Rest Flip-Flop
& D-Type Flip-Flop
& Static JK Flip-Flop Operation
& Dynamic Operation of a JK Flip-Flop
& Output Enable Control of a Tri-State Gate
& Sink and Source Control of a Tri-State Gate
& Static Trigger Levels of a TTL and CMOS
& Dynamic Transfer Characteristics of TTL and CMOS
& Static Control of a Data Bus
& Dynamic Control of a Data Bus
& Troubleshooting Basics
& Troubleshooting Digital Circuits

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eSERIES FACET ELECTRONICS TRAINING SYSTEM

SERIES 91000
Model 91015 Digital Circuit Fundamentals 1

Model 91016 Digital Circuit Fundamentals 2

The Digital Circuit Fundamentals 1 module enables

students to perform practical exercises that demonstrate
digital circuit principles.
Students will identify the following circuits: Clock;
Pulse Generator; Input Signals; 4-bit Shift Register;
Asynchronous Ripple Counter; 4-bit Adder; Synchronous
Counter; and 4-Bit Comparator.

The Digital Circuit Fundamentals 2 module is used to

study and troubleshoot digital circuits using hands-on
educational equipment.
Through the study of the following circuit blocks,
students will gain the skills necessary to successfully
troubleshoot specific circuit malfunctions: Clock; Pulse
Generator; Counter; Multiplexer/Demultiplexer; BCD
Decimal Decoder/BCD Priority Encoder; ADC/DAC;
7-Segment Driver/Display; and Parity Generator/
Checker.

Topic Coverage
& Component Location and Identification
& Operation of General Circuits
& IC Package Fundamentals
& Basic Counter Control Functions
& Ripple Counter Waveforms
& Basic Counter Control Functions
& Synchronous Counter Circuit Waveforms
& Synchronous Counter Circuit Glue Logic
& Basic Operating Modes of the Shift Register
& Shift Register Circuit Waveforms
& Fundamental Binary Addition
& Binary Addition with Input and Output Carry
& Fundamental Binary Comparisons
& Comparators and Counter Modulus Control
& Troubleshooting Basics
& Troubleshooting Digital Circuits
& The 74LS193 Counter
& The 74LS283 4 Bit Adder
& The 74LS194 Shift Register
& The 74LS285 Comparator

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Topic Coverage
& Component Location and Identification
& Operation of General Circuits
& IC Package Fundamentals
& Fundamental BCD Decoder Operation
& Fundamental Priority Encoder Operation
& Fundamental ADC Operation
& Fundamental DAC Operation
& Data Selector and Multiplexer
& The LS151 Multiplexer and LS155 Demultiplexer
& 1-Line-to-8-Line Demultiplexer
& LED Decoder/Driver
& 7-Segment LED Display
& ODD and EVEN Parity
& Parity Generator/Checker Glue Logic
& Troubleshooting MSI IC Circuits
& Troubleshooting Basics
& Troubleshooting Digital Circuits

Model 91017 32-Bit Microprocessor

The 32-Bit Microprocessor module builds on the students

knowledge of digital circuitry gained in Digital Logic
Fundamentals (Model 91014) and Digital Circuit
Fundamentals 1 and 2 (Models 91015 and 91016). The
80386DX CPU can be used as a stand-alone unit or in
conjunction with the FACET base unit to demonstrate
microprocessor, memory and I/O concepts, and
communication with analog systems via A-to-D and
D-to-A converters.
A keypad and a 2-line x 16-character alphanumeric
LCD display allow direct interaction with the CPU. All
address, data, and control signals are connected to
headers for easy access and expansion to off-board
circuits. Additional hardware features include 32-kbyte
static RAM, 16-kbyte ROM with monitor, RS-232 serial
port, 8-bit parallel port, and LED indicators for address
and data buses.
An on-board logic probe, single bus cycle execution
mode, and the practical, hands-on approach of the
courseware guide students in the analysis and
troubleshooting of 32-bit microprocessor systems. The
circuit board may be used in the FACET base unit or as
a stand-alone trainer.
When used in the FACET base unit, the course can be
performed through the interactive Learning
Management System (LMS) format.
When used as a stand-alone trainer, the course is
performed in a conventional way by using the provided
Student and Instructor Guides. In that case, a power
pack (provided with the stand-alone trainer) must be
used to supply power to the circuit board if it is used
without a base unit.

Topic Coverage
& Introduction to the Circuit Board
& Operating the Circuit Board
& Bus States
& 32-Bit Bus Transfers
& Read and Write Cycles
& CPU Initialization
& Memory Control Signals
& Memory Address Decoding
& Memory Data Transfers
& DAC and ADC Ports
& PPI and Keypad Interface
& Display and Serial Ports
& Non-maskable Interrupts
& Maskable Interrupts
& Exceptions
& Immediate and Register Addressing Modes
& Memory Addressing Modes I
& Memory Addressing Modes II
& Instruction Formats I
& Instruction Formats II
& Using the 80386 CPU Instructions I
& Using the 80386 CPU Instructions II
& Troubleshooting Basics
& 32-Bit Microprocessor Troubleshooting
& Application Board Familiarization1
& DC Motor Control1
& Temperature Control1

These exercises require the optional Microprocessor Application Board, Model 91602.
Optional accessories include Interface FACET 32-Bit Download Micro to PC (91778), Cable
(91779), and Adapter 9M/25F (31216).

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Model 91018 Analog Communications

Model 91019 Transducer Fundamentals

With the Analog Communications module, students can

configure, operate, and troubleshoot the following circuits:
Amplitude Modulation (AM) Transmitter and Receiver;
Single-Sideband (SSB) Transmitter and Receiver;
Frequency Modulator (FM); Phase Modulator (PM);
Quadrature Detector (FM demodulation); Phase-Locked
Loop (PLL); and PLL FM Detector.
The student learns the functions of oscillators, filters,
amplifiers, LC networks, modulators, limiters, mixers, and
detectors in communication circuits. Circuit modifications
and faults provide the student with the opportunity to
develop troubleshooting skills. (An optional unit covers
the use of a Spectrum Analyzer).

The Transducer Fundamentals module guides the trainee

through the circuits and devices used to interface
computer and control circuits to the outside world. The
circuit board includes eight transducer circuit blocks, an
oven for demonstrating temperature transducers, an
instrumentation amplifier with selectable gain, and a
Reference Supply circuit block with computer interface.

Topic Coverage
& Analog Communication Concepts
& Circuit Board Familiarization
& Amplitude Modulation
& RF Power Amplifier
& Balanced Modulator
& RF Stage
& Mixer, IF Filter, and Envelope Detector
& Balanced Modulator and LSB Filter
& Mixer and RF Power Amplifier
& RF Stage, Mixer, and IF Filter
& Product Detector and Automatic Gain Control
& Frequency and Phase Modulation
& Demodulation (Quadrature Detector)
& PLL Circuit and Operation
& FM Detection with a PLL
& Troubleshooting Basics
& Troubleshooting Analog Communication Circuits

Topic Coverage
& Introduction to Transducers
& Introduction to the Circuit Board
& Temperature Measurement
& Temperature Control
& Thermistor Characteristics
& RTD Characteristics
& Thermocouple Characteristics
& Capacitance Sensor
& Touch and Position Sensing
& Strain Gauge Characteristics
& Bending Beam Load Cell (Strain Gauge)
& Ultrasonic Principles
& Distance Measurement
& Infrared Transmission/Reception
& IR Remote Control
& Force Measurement
& Computerized Temperature Control and Measurement2
& Computerized Force Measurement2
& Troubleshooting Transducer Circuits

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These exercises and computer interfaces require the optional 32-Bit Microprocessor module
(91017), plus these accessories: 9 V Power Supply (91730) and Flat Ribbon Cable (91627).

Model 91020 Magnetism and Electromagnetism

Model 91022 Digital Communications 1

The Magnetism and Electromagnetism training module

introduces students to practical, up-to-date applications
in magnetism and electromagnetism.

The Digital Communications 1 module enables students

to configure, operate, and troubleshoot the following
circuits: Pulse-Amplitude Modulation; PAM Time-Domain
Multiplexing; Pulse-Time Modulation (PWM and PPM);
Pulse-Code Modulation and Time-Division Multiplexing
of PCM Signals; Delta Modulation; and Channel Effects.
Each circuit block contains a modulator for transmission
and a demodulator for reception.
Students learn the operation and function of the
following: Sampler; Sample/Hold; Adder; Ramp
Generator; Comparator; Limiter; Filter; CODEC; PLL;
Compressor; Expander; Integrator; Differentiator; Latched
Compare; Speaker Amplifier; and Channel Simulator.

Topic Coverage
& What is Magnetism?
& Magnetic Fields
& Making a Magnet
& What is an Electromagnet?
& The Solenoid
& The Relay

Topic Coverage
& Concepts of Digital Communications
& Circuit Board Familiarization
& PAM Signal Generation
& PAM Signal Demodulation
& PAM TDM Transmission
& PAM TDM Reception
& PTM Signal Demodulation
& PTM Signal Generation
& PCM Signal Generation and Demodulation
& PCM Signal Time-Division Multiplexing
& DM Transmitter
& DM Receiver and Noise
& Channel Bandwidth
& Channel Noise
& Troubleshooting Basics
& Troubleshooting Digital Communications 1 Circuits

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Model 91023 Digital Communications 2

Model 91024 Motors, Generators and Controls

The Digital Communications 2 module enables students

to configure, operate, and troubleshoot the following
circuits: NRZ; RZ; and Manchester Encoding and
Decoding; Clock Synchronizer; Frequency-Shift Keying
(FSK) Generation; FSK Asynchronous and Synchronous
Detection; Phase-Shift Keying (PSK) Generation; PSK
Asynchronous and Synchronous Detection;
Amplitude-Shift Keying (ASK) Generation; ASK
Asynchronous and Synchronous Detection; Channel
Effects; and FSK Modem.

Using the Motors, Generators and Controls module,

students will configure, operate, and troubleshoot the
following: Permanent-Magnet DC Motor in Series; Shunt
and Compound Motor Speed in Open and Closed Loop
Analog and PWM Systems; a DC Servo Motor in Analog
and PWM Circuits; Stepper Motor Operation; Drive
Circuits; Speed Control and Positioning Circuits; and an
AC Synchronous Motor with Variable Frequency Speed
Control.

Topic Coverage
& Circuit Board Familiarization
& Introduction to Digital Transmission
& Encoding
& Decoding
& FSK Signal Generation
& FSK Asynchronous Detection
& FSK Synchronous Detection
& PSK Signal Generation
& PSK Synchronous Detection
& ASK Signal Generation
& ASK Asynchronous Detection
& The Channel Simulator
& Effects of Noise on ASK and PSK Signals
& Effects of Noise on Asynchronously and Synchronously
Detected FSK Signals
& Operation of an FSK Modem
& Operation of a DPSK Modem
& Troubleshooting Basics
& Troubleshooting Digital Communications 2 Circuits

Topic Coverage
& DC Motor Circuits Familiarization
& Stepper Motor and AC Motor Circuits
& Analog DC Motor Positioning
& PWM DC Motor Positioning
& Analog Speed Control of a DC Motor
& Pulsed Speed Control of a DC Motor
& Variable Frequency Control
& The Tachometer Generator
& The Stepper Motor
& The Stepper Motor Controller
& Troubleshooting
& Microprocessor Interface3

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This exercise and computer interface require the optional 32-Bit Microprocessor module
(91017) and the following accessories: 9 V Power Supply (91730) and Flat Ribbon Cable
(91627).

Model 91025 Fiber Optic Communications

The Fiber Optic Communications circuit board provides

the student with a solid foundation in the theory and
practice of fiber optics and communication techniques.
The eleven circuit blocks provide hands-on
experimentation with several varieties of fiber optic
transmission and reception.
Through the interactive LMS format, the student
learns the principles of both analog and digital
transmission and reception using fiber optic data links.
The circuit board may be used in the FACET base unit
or as a stand-alone trainer.
When used in the FACET base unit, the course can be
performed through the interactive Learning
Management System (LMS) format.
When used as a stand-alone trainer, the course is
performed in a conventional way by using the provided
Student and Instructor Guides. An external power
source is required if the circuit board is used without a
base unit.

Topic Coverage
& Circuit Board Familiarization
& Introduction to Fiber Optic Communications
& Scattering and Absorption Losses
& Connectors and Polishing
& Numerical Aperture and Core Area
& Bending Loss and Modal Dispersion
& Light Source
& Driver Circuit
& Source-to-Fiber Connection
& Light Detector
& Output Circuit
& Fiber Optic Test Equipment
& Optical Power Budgets
& Analog Communications
& Digital Communications4
& Troubleshooting

This exercise and computer interface require the optional 32-Bit Microprocessor module
(91017), and the following accessories: 9 V Power Supply (91730) and Adapter (31216).
Optional accessories include a Polishing Kit (92026).

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Model 91026 Power Transistors and GTO
Thyristor
Topic Coverage
& Introduction to the Circuit Board
Power Transistors and GTO Thyristor Identification
Overview of the Circuit Blocks
& Driver and Load Circuit Blocks
Familiarization with the Driver Circuit Block
Familiarization with the Load Circuit Block
& Basic Operation of Power Transistors and GTO
Thyristors
Basic Operations of Power Bipolar Transistors
Basic Operation of Power MOSFETs and IGBTs
Basic Operation of GTO Thyristors

The Power Transistors and GTO Thyristor training

module enables students to perform hands-on exercises
that demonstrate the use of different types of selfcommutated switching devices commonly used in power
electronics. The module contains the following six
different types of self-commutated switching devices: a
MOSFET, an isolated-gate bipolar transistor (IGBT), a
fast IGBT, a bipolar transistor, a Darlington transistor, and
a GTO thyristor. It also contains Driver and Load sections
that help students to study the various switching devices.
The Driver consists of an opto-isolator and a driver for
power transistors. The Load consists of resistive and
inductive components as well as general purpose, fast,
and ultra-fast free-wheeling diodes.
Using this training module, students learn the
operation of power transistors and GTO thyristors. They
observe the switching characteristics, conduction voltage
drop, and losses of each switching device. Students also
learn how to match free-wheeling diodes with the various
types of switching devices mentioned above.
This module enables students to know which
switching device should be used in a particular application
according to the power levels and switching frequency.
The GTO Thyristor integrated in this circuit block finally
makes it possible to study GTOs at a small scale, even
at very low power levels. With the FACET fault-insertion
training system, students develop troubleshooting
capabilities for all circuits included in the module as well
as for the switching devices.

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& Principles of Power Switching Circuits

Switching Time and Conduction Voltage Drop
Switching Power in an Inductive Load
Free-Wheeling Diode Recovery Time
Losses in Electronic Power Switches
& Bipolar Transistor and GTO Thyristor Switches
The Bipolar Power Transistor
The Darlington Power Transistor
The GTO Thyristor
& The Power MOSFET and IGBTs
The Power MOSFET
The IGBT
The Ultra-Fast IGBT

Model 91027 Digital Signal Processor

The Digital Signal Processor module is specifically

designed to teach students how a DSP controls devices
and processes data. Through the accompanying
courseware, students gain insight into the internal
architecture of a DSP. The module can either be used
with the FACET base unit or as a stand-alone trainer.
When used with the FACET base unit, the course can
be performed through the interactive Learning
Management System (LMS) format. Moreover, faults
can be inserted into the circuits to allow students to
develop troubleshooting capabilities.
When used as a stand-alone trainer, the course is
performed in a conventional way by using the provided
Student and Instructor Guides. An external power
source is required if the circuit board is used without a
base unit.
A DC source, a microphone pre-amplifier, and an
audio amplifier are found on the module. Eight DIP
switches, a 4-digit display, push-button interruptors, and
analog input and output connections to the DSP provide
methods of probing the structure of the TMS320C50 DSP
installed on the Digital Signal Processor module. An
auxiliary I/O circuit block has headers that enable the
student to design additional experiments or develop
prototypes of DSP-controlled circuits.

Through a serial link with a computer, a Windowsbased software (debugger) allows for a direct interaction
with the program DSP registers, memory, and
peripherals.
Topic Coverage
& Introduction to the DSP Circuit Board
& The Assembler and Debugger
& Processor Arithmetic
& The Central Arithmetic Logic Unit
& Memory Space
& Addressing
& The Program Controller
& The Pipeline
& DSP Peripherals
& Digital Signal Processing: The FIR Filter

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Model 91028 Communications Transmission
Lines
The circuit board may be used in the FACET base
unit, or as a stand-alone trainer.
When used in the FACET base unit, the course can be
performed through the interactive Learning
Management System (LMS) format. Moreover, faults
can be inserted into the circuits to allow students to
develop troubleshooting capabilities.
When used as a stand-alone trainer, the course is
performed in a conventional way by using the provided
Student and Instructor Guides. An external power
source is required if the circuit board is used without a
base unit.

The Transmission Lines circuit board provides students

with the theory and measurement skills required to
implement and test communications transmission lines.
Students first learn the principles and operational
characteristics of transmission lines. They then learn how
to conduct transmission line measurements under
transient (step testing), and sinusoidal steady-state
conditions. Finally, students acquire a valuable foundation
in the theory and practice of time-domain reflectometry
(TDR), as well as impedance matching and
transformation.
The circuit board uses two RG-174 coaxial cables,
each a length of 24 meters (78.7 feet). They can be used
separately or connected end-to-end. Each line has five
probing points that permit observation and measurements
of signals along the line, using an oscilloscope.
Two generators are provided to study the
transmission line behavior: a step generator that
produces a 50-kHz square-wave voltage for transient
behavior testing, and a signal generator that produces a
sinusoidal voltage of variable frequency (5 kHz - 5 MHz)
for steady-state behavior testing. Each generator has
several BNC outputs providing different output
impedances.
A load section, consisting of a configurable network
of resistors, inductors, and capacitors, permits connection
of different load impedances to the receiving end of each
line.

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Topic Coverage
& Characteristics of Transmission Lines
Introduction to the Transmission Lines Circuit Board
Velocity of Propagation
Behavior of a Transmission Line Under Various Load
Impedances
Attenuation and Distortion
& Transmission Line Measurements Under Transient
(Step Testing) Conditions
Determining Characteristic Impedance and Velocity
of Propagation By Measuring the Distributed
Capacitance and Inductance
Voltage Reflection Coefficient at the Load and
Generator with Purely Resistive Impedances
Transient Behavior of a Line Terminated By Complex
Load Impedances
Detection and Location of Discontinuities on a Line
By Using a Time-Domain Reflectometer (TDR)
Troubleshooting
& Transmission Line Measurements Under Sinusoidal
Steady-State Conditions
Standing Waves and Voltage Standing-Wave Ratio
(VSWR)
Effect of Attenuation on the VSWR
The Smith Chart, Resonant Lines, and Impedance
Transformation

Model 91029 QPSK/OQPSK/DPSK

Topic Coverage
& Digital modulation
& Baseband signals
& Passband signals
& Partitioning of pulse streams
& Signal constellations for MPSK
& General MPSK equations
& Heterodyning baseband signals with a carrier
& Unipolar and bipolar signals in time domain
& Unipolar and bipolar signals in the frequency domain
& Binary PSK (BPSK) modulation and demodulation
& Quadratic PSK (QPSK) modulation and demodulation
& Offset QPSK (OQPSK) modulation and demodulation
& Differential PSK (DPSK) encoding and decoding

Phase-shift keying (PSK) is a method of digital

communication in which the phase of a transmitted signal
is varied to convey information. The
QPSK/OQPSK/DPSK board provides students with the
theory and measurement skills required to implement and
test different types of PSK modulation and demodulation
techniques used in pulse-coded modulation (PCM)
schemes. The student first learns the principles and
operational characteristics of unipolar and bipolar signals
in a baseband transmission. Next, the student measures
and compares BPSK, QPSK, OQPSK, and DPSK signals
in the time and frequency domains using an oscilloscope
and spectrum analyzer, respectively. Lastly, the student
will become familiar with all components of the board; will
be able to isolate, identify and test a series of circuits; and
will perform troubleshooting exercises to demonstrate
mastery of the course objectives.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES
& Communication signals are synchronized for easy
display
& Digital signals observed in both time and frequency
domains
& Courseware interfaces with the Lab-Volt Virtual
Instrument, Model 1250
& Built-in adjustable NRZ GENERATOR provides various
bit pattern streams
& Adjustable bandwidth channel simulator

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Model 91030 Microcontroller System
Development
& Decisions, Macros, and String Variables
- Decisions and Macros
- The 7-Segment Display
- String Variables and ASCII Code
- A Simple Hi-Fi
Options include:
& 48071
EBK
FACET
ADDON
Bluetooth
Communications (requires 2 FACET Microcontroller
System Development boards, Model 91030)
& 48072 EBK FACET ADDON Digital Communications
& 48073 EBK FACET ADDON Mobile Telephony
& 48074 EBK FACET ADDON RFID

The Microcontroller System Development course provides

comprehensive, hands-on instruction in the terminology,
principles, and applications of microcontroller
programming. Students learn basic programming using
FlowCode and microcontroller hardware. This module
features a USB programmable PIC microcontroller, and
on board peripherals include LEDs, switches, 7-segment
single or QUAD display, LCD display, keypad, light
sensor, variable voltage source for A/D acquisition, and
Vernier sensors inputs. An extension surface expands
the capabilities of this module for breadboarding or for a
wide range of projects using optional E-Blocks.
The module can either be used with the FACET base
unit or as a stand-alone trainer.
Topic Coverage
& About PICmicro chips
- Digital vs. Analogue
- Inputs and Outputs
- Memory
- 16F877A Architecture
- Programming
& Digital Outputs, Digital Inputs, and Clocking
- Digital Outputs and Clocking
- Digital Inputs
& Loops, Messages, and Calculations
- Basic Loops
- Display a Message
- Calculations and Input Conditioning

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Model 91091 Breadboard

The Breadboard module is a good complement to Digital

Logic Fundamentals (Model 91014) but it can also be
used for teachers' custom exercises or student projects.
The Breadboard module consists of three printed circuit
boards designed so that students can easily connect and
change circuits without the need to solder components.
Students gain the understanding of the physical
characteristics of components like pinouts, size, power,
and impedance voltage limits. The breadboard comes
with all the leads and components required to connect the
studied circuits. These circuits include astable, bistable,
and monostable multivibrators, as well as Schmitt trigger
(wave-squaring) circuits. A voltage source powered from
the base unit provides the voltages required to power the
circuits. These voltages are accessible from an additional
solderless breadboard. The practical, hands-on approach
of the courseware guides students in the observation and
measurement of signals with an oscilloscope. As a
prerequisite, students should be familiar with the
operation of bipolar transistor circuits.
Topic Coverage
& Astable Multivibrator
& Bistable Multivibrator
& Monostable Multivibrator
& Schmitt Trigger

OPTIONAL FACET EQUIPMENT

Model 1250 Virtual Instrument Package
The Lab-Volt Virtual Instrument Package, Model 1250,
replaces standard desktop test equipment (FACET
Model 1247 and oscilloscope) with a powerful, spacesaving, virtual instrumentation package that gives
students state-of-the-art tools to measure, analyze,
observe, and report the results of electronic circuit tests.
It operates under any one of the following Microsoft
Windows operating systems: XP, Vista, Windows 7, and
Windows 8.
Fully integrated with the FACET Electronics Training
program, the Lab-Volt Virtual Instrument Package
enables students to conduct all experiments that would
otherwise be performed using separate instruments.
The complete Virtual Instrument Package consists
of a Virtual Instrument unit (data acquisition and digital
output module) and a Windows-based software including
the following virtual instruments and signal source:
& Dual-Channel Oscilloscope
& Multimeter
& Spectrum Analyzer
& Arbitrary Waveform Generator (AWG)

Virtual Instrument

The Lab-Volt Virtual Instrument unit is a lightweight,

compact interface module that can be powered from any
standard AC power wall outlet (100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz).
Two BNC connectors and a pair of safety banana sockets
on the front panel of the Virtual Instrument unit provide
access to the various virtual instruments. A third BNC
connector on the front panel of the Virtual Instrument unit
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provides the AWG output signal. A BNC connector on the
back panel of the Virtual Instrument unit is the access to
the external trigger input of the virtual Oscilloscope.
The Virtual Instrument unit samples the signals
applied to its various inputs to provide raw signal data that
is used by the virtual instrument software to measure and
display the input signals. The high sampling rate used (up
to 1 GS/s) provides the Virtual Instrument unit with a
250-MHz bandwidth that is amply sufficient for the
observation and analysis of the various signals in the
FACET Electronics Training program. The Virtual
Instrument unit also generates signal samples (data) that
are converted to analog format to produce the AWG
output signal. Data exchange between the Virtual
Instrument unit and the host computer that runs the virtual
instrument software is through a USB link (USB 1.1 and
2.0 compatible).
Matlab and LabVIEW interfacing is also possible.

Multimeter

The Multimeter has one input channel sampled at a rate

of 1 GS/s. The Multimeter can measure the AC and DC
values of voltage and current as well as resistance, like
any conventional multimeter.
Spectrum Analyzer

Oscilloscope

The Oscilloscope has two input channels and an external

trigger input. The maximum sampling rate is 1 GS/s when
a single channel is used and 500 MS/s when both
channels are used. Cursors are available to perform
voltage, frequency, and phase measurements on the
displayed signals. The Oscilloscope can perform
continuous sampling or single-shot sampling of the input
signals.

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The Spectrum Analyzer has two independent input

channels, each channel being sampled at a rate of 1
GS/s. The Spectrum Analyzer converts the signal
samples into frequency-domain information that is
displayed as a graph of signal level as a function of
frequency. The vertical scale can be either linear or
logarithmic and has a fully-adjustable range. Cursors are
available to measure the level and frequency of particular
components in the displayed frequency spectra,
frequency intervals, signal bandwidth, etc. The Spectrum
Analyzer can perform continuous sampling or single-shot
sampling of the input signals.

Waveform Generator

Model 793 Dual Trace Oscilloscope

The Lab-Volt Dual Trace Oscilloscope is an economical
and highly reliable solid-state instrument, ideal for general
purpose use in laboratory and training applications.
Using the Model 793 oscilloscope, students can
measure phase difference between waveforms using the
X-Y operation mode, and video signals can be measured
quickly with the special TV sync separation circuit. The
oscilloscope includes CH1, CH2, CHOP, and ALT display
modes.
Model 1247-1 Digital Multimeter / Function
Generator

The Waveform Generator can produce sine-wave,

triangle-wave, square-wave dc and noise signals. It has
a bandwidth of 20 MHz. The Waveform Generator output
has a maximum voltage range of 10 to +10 V with 14-bit
resolution and adjustable DC offset. The AWG output
impedance is 50 .
Model 798-1 Dual-Trace Digital Storage
Oscilloscope

The Dual-Trace Digital Storage Oscilloscope is a low-cost

oscilloscope that is ideally suited for general purpose use
in any classroom laboratory. Two low capacitance probes
are included with the unit.

The Lab-Volt 1247-1 Digital Multimeter / Function

Generator, designed as a general-purpose
instrumentation module, provides the necessary test
equipment (except oscilloscope) to perform the lessons
in the Fault Assisted Circuit for Electronics Training
(FACET) program. This instrument consists of a
sine/square/triangle waveshape function generator and
an auto-ranging digital multimeter. The instrumentation
shares a common power input and is housed in a portable
enclosure. All components, switches, and terminals are
mounted in a tamper-resistant manner. The system's
design protects the instruments from inadvertent short
circuits and overloads within the FACET system.

Features & Benefits

& Color, 7-inch liquid crystal display
& Multi-langage, on-display menu
& 40 MHz bandwidth
& 1 GSa/s maximum sampling rate
& USB and RS 232 ports
& Compact design

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Model 1369 FACET Storage Enclosure
The Model 1369 FACET Storage Enclosure is a portable
and sturdy metal enclosure that can house up to ten
modules (boards) of the FACET program. The enclosure
includes a locking cover and a carrying handle. The
FACET Storage Enclosure is painted burgundy. Other
colors are available upon request.
Model 39360 - Base Unit Upgrade Kit
For those who are still using the FACET Base Unit
Model 91000-45, the Upgrade Kit permits the use of this
unit with a USB interface instead of a serial link. The
Upgrade Kit consists of a cable with a USB connector at
one end and a DB9M connector at the other end. The kit
also comes with a DB9F-to-DB25M adapter, as well as
a CD-ROM (part number 39167) providing the required
drivers for communication with the Base Unit and a readme file explaining how to install the drivers. With this kit,
users will be able to use the Base Unit Model 91000-4
with their current version of TechLab.
Model 91021 Generator Buffer
The Lab-Volt Generator Buffer Module, Model 91021, is
required for generators used in lab experiments not
having an output impedance of 50 .
Model 91052 Accessory Kit
The Model 91052 is a replacement kit that contains the
same accessories as those provided with any of the
FACET base units, Model 91000. The kit consists of
miniature banana-jack jumpers and leads, alligator clips,
test point pins, and a DC milliammeter.

The FACET Base Unit, Model 91000-4, is obsolete. It is not recommanded for new
laboratory installations.

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Model 91602 Microprocessor Application Board

This board is an add-on to the 32-Bit Microprocessor

(Model 91017). It allows students to study how
microprocessors can control and communicate with
external devices. The Application Board has two
application circuits: a DC MOTOR CONTROLLER, and
a TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER.
The DC MOTOR CONTROLLER has a motor whose
speed and direction of rotation can be controlled by the
microprocessor. Mounted on the motor's shaft is a fan
blade that makes it easier for students to see the direction
of rotation. The motor's shaft also has an encoder disk
with optical interrupter that provides feedback on the
motor speed to the microprocessor, allowing closed-loop
control of the motor speed.
The TEMPERATURE CONTROLLER uses two
temperature transducers whose output current is a
function of their temperature. One transducer is thermally
bonded to a resistor that is used as a heater. The
microprocessor controls the turning on and turning off of
the heater, whose status is indicated by an LED indicator.
The other transducer is used as a room-temperature
reference, allowing the microprocessor to perform closedloop control of the temperature.
The Microprocessor Application Board interfaces to
the 32-Bit Microprocessor Board via I/O control lines and
digital-to-analog (DAC) and analog-to-digital (ADC)
converters. Test points on the Application Board permit
the monitoring of the digital and analog signals
exchanged between the Microprocessor and Application
Boards, using an oscilloscope, logic probe, or voltmeter.
The course can be performed through the interactive
computer-based learning (CBL) provided with the course
of Model 91017, or in a conventional way by using the
manuals provided with the course of Model 91017.

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE EXERCISES

The following equipment is required to perform the exercises of the FACET programs:
Oscilloscope6
Multimeter (digital or analog)6, 7
Signal generator 6, 7

Personal Computer
(for computerized systems)

Dual trace with ADD and INVERT functions, X-Y, 20 MHZ (10 MHZ per channel in dualchannel mode)
DC voltage and current ranges with 3% accuracy
AC voltage and current ranges with 3% accuracy, 50/60 Hz
Reference ohm range input impedance of 10 M
Sine and square wave outputs
Frequency range of 20 Hz 100 kHz
Maximum output of 20 V p-p (open circuit)
Output impedance of 50
Pentium type running under Windows XP and Windows 7
128 MB RAM
30 GB hard drive
CD-RW/DVD ROM drive
SVGA monitor and video card with 16-bit color and 1024 x 768 screen resolution and full
duplex sound capabilities

SPECIFICATIONS
Models 91000-3, 91000-5 Base Units with Power Supply
External Power
Requirement
115, 220 or 240 V ac
Output
15 V dc and 0 to 10 V dc
Protection
Short Circuit, Reverse Voltage, Overvoltage, Overcurrent
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions (H x W x D)
132 x 311 x 354 mm (5.25 x 12.5 x 14 in)
Net Weight
3.1 kg (6.9 lb)
Models 91001, 91002, 91003, 91004, 91005, 91006, 91007, 91008, 91009, 91010, 91011, 91012, 91013, 91014, 91015, 91016, 91017,
91018, 91019, 91020, 91022, 91023, 91025, 91026, 91027, 91028, 91029, 91030, 91091 FACET Boards
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions (H x W x D)
44 x 305 x 248 mm (1.75 x 12 x 9.75 in)
Net Weight
Varies according to module from 0.5 kg (1.1 lb) to 1.9 kg (4.2 lb)
Model 91024 Motors, Generators and Controls
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions (H x W x D)
100 x 303 x 249 mm (4 x 12 x 9.75 in)
Net Weight
1.6 kg (3.5 lb)
Model 91602 Microprocessor Application Board
Physical Characteristics
Dimensions (H x W x D)
57 x 238 x 149 mm (2.5 x 9.25 x 5.75 in)
Net Weight
0.8 kg (1.8 lb)

Included in the Virtual Instrument Package, Model 1250.

The Lab-Volt Digital Multimeter/AF Generator modules, Model 1247, is recommended and do not require a Generator Buffer module.

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SERIES 91000
ORDERING NUMBERS
ENGLISH

793-108
798-10
1247-10
1250-10
35204-00
39360-00
91000-30
91000-50
91001-20
91002-20
91003-20
91004-20
91005-20
91006-20
91007-20
91008-20
91009-20
91010-20
91011-20
91012-20
91013-20
91014-20
91015-20
91016-20
91017-20
91017-30
91018-20
91019-20
91020-20
91021-00
91022-20
91023-20
91024-20
91025-20
91026-20
91027-20
91028-20
91029-20
91030-20
91052-00
91091-20
91602-00

120 V 50/60 Hz
FRENCH

793-10
798-10
1247-11
1250-11
35204-00
39360-00
91000-31
91000-51
91001-21
91002-21
91003-21
91004-21
91005-21
91006-21
91007-21
91008-21
91009-21
91010-21
91011-21
91012-21
91013-21
91014-21
91015-21
91016-21
91017-21
91017-31
91018-21
91019-21
91020-21
91021-01
91022-21
91023-21
91024-21
91025-21
91026-21
91027-21
91028-21
91029-21
N/A9
91052-01
91091-21
N/A

SPANISH

ENGLISH

793-10
798-10
1247-12
1250-12
35204-00
39360-00
91000-32
91000-52
91001-22
91002-22
91003-22
91004-22
91005-22
91006-22
91007-22
91008-22
91009-22
91010-22
91011-22
91012-22
91013-22
91014-22
91015-22
91016-22
91017-22
91017-32
91018-22
91019-22
91020-22
91021-02
91022-22
91023-22
91024-22
91025-22
91026-22
91027-22
91028-22
91029-22
N/A
91052-02
91091-22
N/A

793-15
798-15
1247-15
1250-15
35204-00
39360-00
91000-35
91000-55
91001-20
91002-20
91003-20
91004-20
91005-20
91006-20
91007-20
91008-20
91009-20
91010-20
91011-20
91012-20
91013-20
91014-20
91015-20
91016-20
91017-20
91017-35
91018-20
91019-20
91020-20
91021-00
91022-20
91023-20
91024-20
91025-20
91026-20
91027-20
91028-20
91029-20
91030-20
91052-00
91091-20
91602-00

220 V 50/60 Hz
FRENCH

793-15
798-15
1247-16
1250-16
35204-00
39360-00
91000-36
91000-56
91001-21
91002-21
91003-21
91004-21
91005-21
91006-21
91007-21
91008-21
91009-21
91010-21
91011-21
91012-21
91013-21
91014-21
91015-21
91016-21
91017-21
91017-36
91018-21
91019-21
91020-21
91021-01
91022-21
91023-21
91024-21
91025-21
91026-21
91027-21
91028-21
91029-21
N/A
91052-01
91091-21
N/A

SPANISH

793-15
798-15
1247-17
1250-17
35204-00
39360-00
91000-37
91000-57
91001-22
91002-22
91003-22
91004-22
91005-22
91006-22
91007-22
91008-22
91009-22
91010-22
91011-22
91012-22
91013-22
91014-22
91015-22
91016-22
91017-22
91017-37
91018-22
91019-22
91020-22
91021-02
91022-22
91023-22
91024-22
91025-22
91026-22
91027-22
91028-22
91029-22
N/A
91052-02
91091-22
N/A

Table 1. Equipment Ordering Numbers

Model

Color

1369

Burgundy

Table 2. Modular Component Ordering Numbers. Other colors are available upon request.

A model equivalent to the Model 793 may be substituted by Lab-Volt.

N/A = Not available

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240 V 50/60 Hz
ENGLISH

793-15
798-1A
1247-1A
1250-1A
35204-00
39360-00
91000-3A
91000-5A
91001-20
91002-20
91003-20
91004-20
91005-20
91006-20
91007-20
91008-20
91009-20
91010-20
91011-20
91012-20
91013-20
91014-20
91015-20
91016-20
91017-20
91017-35
91018-20
91019-20
91020-20
91021-00
91022-20
91023-20
91024-20
91025-20
91026-20
91027-20
91028-20
91029-20
91030-20
91052-00
91091-20
91602-00

Module
Number

91001-20
91002-20
91003-20
91004-20
91005-20
91006-20
91007-20
91008-20
91009-20
91010-20
91011-20
91012-20
91013-20
91014-20
91015-20
91016-20
91017-20
91018-20
91019-20
91020-20
91022-20
91023-20
91024-20
91025-20
91026-20
91027-20
91028-20
91029-20
91030-20
91091-20

eSeries
Student
Workbook10, 11

Name

DC Fundamentals
DC Network Theorems
AC 1 Fundamentals
AC 2 Fundamentals
Semiconductor Devices
Transistor Amplifier Circuits
Transistor Power Amplifiers
Transistor Feedback Circuits
Power Supply Regulation Circuits
FET Fundamentals
Thyristor and Power Control Circuits
Operational Amplifier Fundamentals
Operational Amplifier Applications
Digital Logic Fundamentals
Digital Circuit Fundamentals 1
Digital Circuit Fundamentals 2
32-Bit Microprocessor
Analog Communications
Transducer Fundamentals
Magnetism and Electromagnetism
Digital Communications 1
Digital Communications 2
Motors, Generators, and Controls
Fiber Optic Communications
Power Transistors and GTO Thyristor
Digital Signal Processor
Communications Transmission Lines
QPSK/OQPSK/DPSK
Microcontroller System Development
Breadboard

91560-Q0
91561-Q0
91562-Q0
91563-Q0
91564-Q0
91565-Q0
91566-Q0
91567-Q0
91568-Q0
91569-Q0
91570-Q0
91571-Q0
91572-Q0
91573-Q0
91574-Q0
91576-Q0
91577-Q0
91578-Q0
91579-Q0
91580-Q0
91581-Q0
91582-Q0
91583-Q0
91584-Q0
92920-Q0
31946-Q0
36970-Q0
39158-Q0
N/A
N/A

eSeries
Instructor
Guide11, 12, 13

Standard
Student
Manual

Standard
Instructor
Guide

91560-R0
91561-R0
91562-R0
91563-R0
91564-R0
91565-R0
91566-R0
91567-R0
91568-R0
91569-R0
91570-R0
91571-R0
91572-R0
91573-R0
91574-R0
91576-R0
91577-R0
91578-R0
91579-R0
91580-R0
91581-R0
91582-R0
91583-R0
91584-R0
92920-R0
31946-R0
36970-R0
39158-R0
85161-R0
N/A

90860-00
90861-00
90862-00
90863-00
90864-00
90865-00
90866-00
90867-00
90868-00
90869-00
90870-00
90871-00
90872-00
90873-00
90874-00
90875-00
90876-00
90877-00
90878-00
90879-00
91733-00
91739-00
91798-00
91967-00
92920-00
31946-00
36970-00
39158-00
N/A
37967-00

90860-10
90861-10
90862-10
90863-10
90864-10
90865-10
90866-10
90867-10
90868-10
90869-10
90870-10
90871-10
90872-10
90873-10
90874-10
90875-10
90876-10
90877-10
90878-10
90879-10
91733-10
91739-10
91798-10
91967-10
92920-10
31946-10
36970-10
39158-10
N/A
37967-10

Table 3. Courseware Ordering Numbers

10

For Student Pre-Test, replace the ordering number suffix with -40. For student Post-Test, replace the ordering number suffix with -60.

11

These ordering numbers are for the English version of the courseware. Ask your Lab-Volt representative about courseware in other languages (available only for the manual FACET system,
at time of printing).

12

For Instructor Pre-Test Answer Key, replace the ordering number suffix with -50. For Instructor Post-Test Answer Key, replace the ordering number suffix with -70.

13

Instructor guides are available as separate, optional purchases.

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SERIES 91000
DESCRIPTION

MODEL NUMBER

Programs
Mind-Sight LMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47513
Mind-Sight LMS Upgrade from Tech-Lab FACET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47513-U0
eSeries14
eSeries FACET Lesson (single module) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . One of the following: 91001-E0 through 91030-E0
eSeries FACET Lesson Bundle (all 29 modules) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94600-E0
eSeries FACET Lesson Bundle, Basic E/E (modules 91001 to 91013, 91020) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94601-E0
eSeries FACET Lesson Bundle, Digital/Micro (modules 91014 to 91017, 91027, 91030) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94602-E0
eSeries FACET Lesson Bundle, Industrial Electronics
(modules 91010, 91011, 91019, 91024, 91026) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94603-E0
eSeries FACET Lesson Bundle, Communications
(modules 91018, 91022, 91023, 91025, 91027 to 91029) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94604-E0
SCORM (for use with other learning management systems)
SCORM FACET Lesson CD-ROM (single module) . . . . . . . . . . . . One of the following: 91001-F0 through 91030-F0
SCORM FACET Lesson CD-ROM Bundle (all 29 modules) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94600-F0
SCORM FACET Lesson CD-ROM Bundle, Basic E/E (modules 91001 to 91013, 91020) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94601-F0
SCORM FACET Lesson CD-ROM Bundle, Digital/Micro (modules 91014 to 91017, 91027, 91030) . . . . . . 94602-F0
SCORM FACET Lesson CD-ROM Bundle, Industrial Electronics
(modules 91010, 91011, 91019, 91024, 91026) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94603-F0
SCORM FACET Lesson CD-ROM Bundle, Communications
(modules 91018, 91022, 91023, 91025, 91027 to 91029) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94604-F0
Stand-Alone
Stand-Alone FACET Lesson CD-ROM (single module) . . . . . . . . . One of the following: 91001-G0 through 91030-G0
Stand-Alone FACET Lesson CD-ROM Bundle (all 29 modules) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94600-G0
Stand-Alone FACET Lesson CD-ROM Bundle, Basic E/E (modules 91001 to 91013, 91020) . . . . . . . . . . 94601-G0
Stand-Alone FACET Lesson CD-ROM Bundle, Digital/Micro (modules 91014 to 91017, 91027, 91030) . . 94602-G0
Stand-Alone FACET Lesson CD-ROM Bundle, Industrial Electronics
(modules 91010, 91011, 91019, 91024, 91026) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94603-G0
Stand-Alone FACET Lesson CD-ROM Bundle, Communications
(modules 91018, 91022, 91023, 91025, 91027 to 91029) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94604-G0
Table 4. Software Ordering Numbers

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