Maintain measuring instruments

Maintain measuring instruments 

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 

Measuring instruments are calibrated, safely handled and cleaned before and after using in accordance with industry standards.   Measuring instruments are kept in safe, dry place.  Proper techniques in using precise instruments are performed according to manufacturer’s standards.

Materials 

• Instruction manual
• Micrometer/Vernier caliper  
• Receipt of purchase
• Tool holster
• Torque wrench
• VOM tester or equivalent 

 Let us determine how much you already know about maintain measuring instrument.  Take this test.  

 Pretest LO 2 

Directions: Write your answers to the following questions in Column A and in Column B. Write  your answers in your Activity Notebook.

At the end of this Lesson, you are expected to identify Maintain measuring instruments.

Read Information Sheet 2.1 very well  then find out  how  much  you can remember  and how much  you learned  by  doing Self-check.  

 Information Sheet 2.1 

Safe handling procedures and care of measuring instruments

 

 Every property must be taken care with concern. Like a good manager  looking for the welfare of his duty can be compared to a person who is responsible in keeping his personal belongings. The same is true in handling your tools. Tools, like measuring instruments must be handled with great caution. Aside from their expensive cost and delicate use, they are also sensitive.  Even a slight accidental bump can affect the calibration and internal parts especially those that are made of electronic. 

To protect your measuring instruments from mishandling, safety procedures must be followed at all times to ensure freedom from risk of danger and threat of thieves.

To protect your measuring instruments from mishandling, safety procedures must be followed at all times to ensure freedom from risk of danger and threat of thieves. 

The following are basic rules to consider in managing your measuring instruments. 

1.  Always keep your receipt of purchase. This is one way of ensuring your measuring tools of their warranty if something happens to your tools. This will give you a good exchange of a new one if manufacturer`s defect is the cause of the defect. 
2.  Always follow safety instructions. The safety instructions in owner`s manual will be you guiding information on what and what not to do with your instruments. This will assure you of the proper use and step-by-step procedures if calibration is needed.  
3.  Always match the type of job with your instruments. Matching of job with your instrument is important. Do not use your instrument if it is not intended for tough job. 
4.  Always handle your measuring instruments safely. Never use your tools to point at somebody or use for joke or play. Remember, measuring tools are expensive. If they accidentally fall, they may easily be damaged. Always use the tool holder. Like a careful lineman, a tool holster is always fastened in his waist to protect the instrument from falling. 

How Much Have You Learned?

Self-Check 2.1 

Directions: Write your answers for  the  questions in Column A and in Column B. Write  your answers in your activity notebook.

  Directions: Adjust to Zero accuracy the V.O.M. tester in the following selector range: 

 

1. R x 1 Ω
2. R x 10 Ω
3. R x 1k Ω
4. R x 10k Ω

Refer to the Answer Key. What is your score?

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