ECE 4501 Power Systems Laboratory Manual Rev 1.

13) Turn on the power supply and adjust the voltage control for 104 V RMS.

14) Measure, then record the voltages in spaces provided next to the circuit diagram.

15) Return the voltage control to zero percent and turn OFF the power supply.

16) Explain why connecting the same two transformer windings in series (as an autotransformer)
produced two different readings in the previous two circuits:

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17) Examine the circuit shown below:

Vs = 104 V rms

Predicted Voltages:

Measured Voltages:

V 1to 2 = ____________ V rms

(two winding operation)

V 2 to 4 = ___________ V rms
(series, subtractive polarity)

V 2 to 3 = ___________ V rms
(series, additive polarity)

18) Try to predict three possible output voltages for this transformer, depending upon whether its
windings are configured as shown or in series using additive polarity or subtractive polarity.
Write them in the space provided above.

19) Wire the circuit, turn on the power supply and adjust the voltage control for 104 V.

20) Measure the voltage between terminals 1 and 2 and record it above.

21) Turn OFF the power supply (leaving the voltage control untouched).

22) Now remove the voltmeter lead from terminal 1 and connect it to terminal 4. Then connect
terminal 1 to terminal 3, placing the two windings in series.

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