Mechatronics Technology  ·  Level 6
Electro-Mechanical Systems Maintenance
Chapter 5: Test electro-mechanical systems
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Chapter Practical Activities

Practical 1: Perform insulation resistance test on a 3-phase motor winding using a megger

Mechatronics Technology · Level 6
Electro-Mechanical Systems Maintenance
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
TIME: 4 HOURS
⬇ PDFCandidate Instructions (Candidate Tool)

Type: Individual

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:
1.  You are required to perform the following task:
i.  Measure and record the insulation resistance of a 3-phase 1.5 kW, 415 V motor winding using a 500 V megger as per the provided motor connection diagram.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Insulation resistance tester (Megger) 500 V3-phase induction motor (1.5 kW, 415 V)
Insulated test leads with clipsPersonal protective equipment (overall, safety boots, insulating gloves)
Motor connection diagramInsulation resistance test report form
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
13-phase induction motor (1.5 kW, 415 V)1 Pc per Candidate
2Insulation resistance tester (Megger) 500 V1 Pc per Candidate
3Insulated test leads with clips1 Set per Candidate
4Personal protective equipment (overall, safety boots, insulating gloves)1 Set per Candidate
5Motor connection diagram1 Pc per Candidate
6Insulation resistance test report form1 Pc per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Perform insulation resistance testing
Wore all required personal protective equipment correctly
(Award 1 mark each for overall, safety boots, and insulating gloves)
3
Verified motor isolation and ensured motor is disconnected from power supply
(Award 3 marks for complete verification and isolation)
3
Connected megger test leads correctly to motor winding terminals and earth
(Award 1 mark each for correct connection to each phase and earth)
4
Selected appropriate test voltage (500 V) on the megger
(Award 2 marks for correct voltage selection)
2
Conducted insulation resistance test safely and correctly
(Award 5 marks for correct operation of megger and reading procedure)
5
Recorded insulation resistance values for each winding accurately on the test form
(Award 4 marks for clear, accurate recording for all three phases)
4
Interpreted results correctly according to standard limits (≥1 MΩ acceptable)
(Award 4 marks for correct interpretation and conclusion)
4
Disconnected test equipment and restored motor connections safely
(Award 3 marks for safe disconnection and restoration)
3
Cleaned work area and stored tools and equipment properly
(Award 2 marks for good housekeeping)
2
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PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Insulation resistance values recorded for all three phases meet or exceed 1 MΩ
(Award 5 marks if all readings ≥1 MΩ; otherwise 0)
5
Test report form completed neatly and legibly with date, candidate name, and test results
(Award 5 marks for complete, neat, and legible documentation)
5
Sub-Total10
GRAND TOTAL40
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)

Practical 2: Continuity Test on Electro-Mechanical Wiring of a Control Panel

Mechatronics Technology · Level 6
Electro-Mechanical Systems Maintenance
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
TIME: 4 HOURS
⬇ PDFCandidate Instructions (Candidate Tool)

Type: Individual

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:
1.  You are required to perform the following task:
i.  Conduct a continuity test on the electro-mechanical wiring of the control panel measuring approximately 600mm x 400mm x 200mm.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Digital MultimeterElectro-Mechanical Control Panel with Wiring
Insulated Screwdriver SetProtective Overall
Insulated GlovesSafety Boots
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Digital Multimeter1 Pc per Candidate
2Insulated Screwdriver Set1 Set per Candidate
3Electro-Mechanical Control Panel with Wiring1 Pc per Candidate
4Insulated Gloves1 Pair per Candidate
5Safety Boots1 Pair per Candidate
6Protective Overall1 Pc per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Conduct Continuity Test on Electro-Mechanical Wiring
Wears all required personal protective equipment (safety boots, gloves, overall)
(Award 1 mark for each correctly worn PPE item)
3
Switches off power supply before starting the test
(Award 2 marks for switching off power supply safely)
2
Sets multimeter to continuity mode correctly
(Award 3 marks for correct multimeter setting)
3
Identifies and isolates the wiring points to be tested
(Award 3 marks for correctly identifying wiring points)
3
Performs continuity test on all designated wiring connections
(Award 1 mark per correctly tested connection, max 8 marks)
8
Records and interprets continuity test results accurately
(Award 4 marks for accurate recording and interpretation)
4
Switches on power supply after completing the test
(Award 2 marks for safely switching on power supply)
2
Cleans up the work area and stores tools and equipment properly
(Award 3 marks for neat and proper housekeeping)
3
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PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Continuity test results correctly show continuity or no continuity as per wiring schematic
(Award up to 7 marks for correct and complete results matching schematic)
7
All wiring connections tested correspond to the specified control panel dimensions 600mm x 400mm x 200mm
(Award 5 marks for testing wiring within the correct physical control panel)
5
Sub-Total12
GRAND TOTAL40
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)
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