Electrical Workshop Practice-1

Practical-2

Control of Lamps and connection methods

I. Connection methods
Objective: To analyze the effect of series, parallel and series-parallel wiring of lamps.
Materials required:
 Switch (SPST): 1
 Incandescent lamp: 3x60W, lamp holder: 3
 Junction box: 2
 Insulated copper wire
 Connectors, wire clips
 Installation board, insulating tape
Background
Wiring methods of Lighting Installation
Lamps connected in series, parallel and series-parallel have different light intensity. One of
these arrangements is used in residential and industrial lighting systems which you are going
to determine experimentally. Each of them is discussed below.
Lights (Load) connected in Parallel
An electrical load is a device or equipment that consumes electrical Power. Parallel
connection is the most commonly system of providing connections to the lighting and other
equipment in the house wiring when number of points to be supplied with current are more
than one. In this circuit, each power consuming equipment (i.e. bulbs, heater, bell, room
cooler have their individual connection to the line and as such, each light or other power
consuming is connected to live wire (or current carrying wire) and neutral wire.
The main advantage of this wiring system is that the system voltage will be uniform and in
case the light or some other equipment goes out order, it will not affect the supply of current
to the other light etc. as each one of them is individually connected to line. The voltage in the
circuit will be uniform and every light will glow with full brightness no matter how many of
them are switched on at the same time. See figure 1.
 Neutral line (N)

Phase line (P)

Lamp 1

Lamp 2

Lamp 3
Switch 1

Switch 2

Switch 3
Figure: Parallel connection of lamps

Lights (Load) connected in Series

This system is usually used for decorative lighting where many lights are connected in series
and connected by one switch. In this circuit, the various load points might drop different
voltage across themselves. Depending on the rating of lighting loads the lights might not
produce enough brightness. This is due to the bulbs are designed to produce sufficient
brightness at their rated voltage.
The major disadvantage in series connected system of wiring is that if one light goes off, all
lights and other equipment in the circuit will go off as the flow of current from one point to
the other is stopped. See figure 2.
Neutral Line (N)

Phase Line (N)

Lamp 1 Lamp 2

Switch

Figure 1: Series connected lamps

Series-parallel Connections
Series-parallel circuits are used either to provide dim lights or full bright.
 Switch

L2

L1

L3

Figure 3: Series-parallel connection of lamps

In systems of wiring lighting or other electrical equipment a clear electrical diagrams are
usually drawn before any one starts to connect switches and lighting devices. See figure 4
There are three commonly used electrical diagrams. Namely,
1. Wiring diagram: the diagram showing practical implementation of the schematic
diagram with connections actually made to the electrical points.
2. Schematic diagram: this also called circuit diagram. This is an explanatory
diagram intended to facilitate the understanding of the details of the circuit.
The diagram is drawn in such a way it provides clear connections to electrical points
and they are easily followed. Usually, schematic diagram is drawn while designing
electric circuit.
3. Single line diagram: this is simply a shorthand representation of wiring diagram.

P
N

SPST P

Junction Box

N SPST
(b)
(a)
 L

SPST

(c)

Figure 4: Various Electrical Diagrams; a) Schematic diagram, b) Wiring diagram,

c) Single line diagram

Lamp lamp

J.B.
220V
50Hz 220V

50HGz

S.w. S.w.

Single line representation diagram Wiring diagram (multi line representation )

( Fig. 1. Lay out diagram & Wiring diagram )
 1. Two lamps connected in series controlled by a single pole, single throw switch
Sw
sw

Fig. 2. Lay-out & Wiring diagram

[Link] lamps connected in parallel controlled by single pole, single throw

switch.

Fig. 3. Lay out & Wiring diagram

Procedure
Part 1 - Series connection of lamps

1. Draw the three diagrams for two lamps connected in series and controlled by a switch on
your lab report sheet.

L1

N L2
P
JB

SPST

Fig. 5 Incomplete wiring diagram

2. Attach the circuit elements on the installation board and make connections as per your
wiring diagram.
3. Revise your circuit for misconnections or get help from your assistant.
4. Turn on the switch and observe the intensity of the light.
5. Switch off the supply and disconnect one of the lamps.
6. Turn on the switch again and observe the light intensity.

Part 2- Parallel connection of lamps

1. Draw the three diagrams for two lamps connected in parallel and controlled by a switch.

L1

N L2
P
JB

SPST
Fig. 6 Incomplete wiring diagram
2. Implement the circuit based on the wiring diagram.
3. Switch on the supply and compare the light intensity with part 1.
4. Turn off the switch and remove one of the lamps. Compare the brightness with step 3.

Part 3- Series-parallel connection of lamps

Two lamps connected in series in turn connected in parallel with a lamp form series- parallel
arrangement. In this part of the experiment you will make such arrangement with all the
lamps being controlled by a switch. L1 L2

1. Draw all the diagrams for the circuit.

N L3

P JB JB
1 2

SPST

2. Construct the circuit. Fig. 7 Incomplete wiring diagram

3. Turn on the switch and observe the intensity of the light.
4. Switch off the supply and remove the series lamps one by one. While doing so, observe
the effect on the brightness of the lamps.

Questions for 1 & 2

1) Using two lamps with equal power ratings, compare visually the intensity of
light between the two lamps when power is turned on.
2) Repeat questions 1 for two lamps with different power ratings.
3) What happens if you unscrew one of the lamps and turn on power?
4) What is the advantage of parallel wiring over series wiring?
5) Discus the application of Lap.1 & 1
 Practice 3: Control of Lamps and Connection methods
II. Control of lamp
Objective
 To control a lamp from different places (position).
Materials required:
 DPST:1, intermediate switch: 1, two way switch: 2
 Incandescent lamp: 4x60W, lamp holder: 4
 Junction box: 3
 Insulated copper wire, insulating tape
 Connectors, wire clips, installation board
Background
The schematic diagrams for controlling a lamp from two and three different positions are
shown in figure 1 and 2.

SW1 SW2

P
SPDT or Two way
switches
Lamp
N
Figure 1: Circuit diagram of two-way switching
The connection shown in figure 1 is typically used inside the house installations and stair
case lamp control.

Corridor lighting system is shown in figure 2. While moving through a corridor one may use
one of the nearest switches to turn on the lamp and either of nearest two to turn off, if
necessary, at one’s location.
 SW1 SW2 SW3

P
DPDT or
intermediate
switches Lamp

N
Figure 2: Circuit diagram of two-way and intermediate switching

Procedure

Part 1 – control of lamp from two different positions

1. Draw schematic, line, and wiring diagrams for a lamp controlled by two SPDT switch
on your worksheet or separate paper
L1

N
P
JB1 JB2

SW1 SW2

Figure 3: Incomplete wiring diagram

2. Implement the circuit as per the wiring diagram.

3. Check the circuit for any miss connection.
 4. Turn on the supply and test if the lamp is turning on and off at either positions of the
switch.

Part 2: Control of a lamp from three different places

1. Draw schematic, line, and wiring diagrams for a lamp controlled by two SPDT and one
intermediate switch on your worksheet or separate paper
L1

N
P
JB1 JB2

SW1 SW2 SW3

Figure 4: Incomplete wiring diagram

2. Construct the circuit on the installation board.

3. Test your circuit if it works as expected. During testing, switch on by one of the switches
and then try to switch off by any of the remaining switches.

Part 3: Using DPST switch in lamp control

In this part of the experiment you will use a switch with two poles, called double pole single
throw switch (DPST), to control two different groups of lamps. It contains two one way
switches together, which is helpful to minimize the number of switches on a wall if distance
is not a factor. The diagram in fig 5 shows four lamps controlled by DPST switch where one
pole is used to control three lamps and the second pole is used to control the remaining lamp.

1. Draw the complete diagrams on your worksheet.

 L1 L2

P L3
JB1 JB2

L4

DPST Switch
Figure 5: Incomplete wiring diagram

2. Construct the circuit on the installation board.

3. Turn on the switches turn by turn and see if it works as required.
Exercise-1
Draw a schematic, line and wiring diagram that can fulfill the following specifications. Two
staircase lamps are to be controlled by three two-way switches from three different locations.
The person can switch on the first light from first switch board while entering a staircase.
When he/she reaches the second switch and operates the switch, the first light goes off and
simultaneously second lamp goes on. When he/she reaches the third switch board and
operates the switch, the second light goes off. Any number of persons can enters the staircase
at any end and carry out the above operation by operating the switches sequence. The circuit
will not work if sequence of operation of switches is not followed.

SW1

SW2

Stairs

SW3 Staircase

L1 L2

S1 S2 S3

A) Schematic diagram
Answer

L1 L2

JB1 JB2 JB3

S1 S2 S3
B) Wiring Diagram

L1 L2

Source

S1 S2 S3

C)Single line diagram

Practice: 4 Two Way And Three Way Control of Lamp and Formation of Truth
Table
AIM: To control one lamp from two and three places.
APPARATUS REQUIRED:
No Name equipment Range Quantity
1 DPST 10A/250V 1
2 Two way switch 5A 2
3 Intermediate switch 5A 1
4 Lamp holder 5A 1
5 Lamp 40W 1
6 Connecting wires Required

THEORY:
Switches can be used to control circuits (electrical devices). A circuit can be controlled by
more than one switch.
Two way control: Two way control of lamp is used in stair case lighting applications
or in big halls for controlling the lamp from two different points.
Three way control: A lamp can be controlled from three different locations. The circuit
needs an intermediate switch along with two number 2-way switches. Intermediate switch
has two states namely straight and cross-connection. Applications of three way control of
lamp are go-down lighting, cellars lighting, corridor lighting etc.
CIRCUIT DIAGRAM
PROCEDURE: (Two way control)
1. The circuit connection as made as shown in Fig above.
2. Give supply to circuit by switching ON MCB.
3. By operating two way switches S1 and S2, observe the condition of lamp.
4. Verify the truth table given below and trace the corresponding circuit connection.
5. Open the switch and remove all connections.
TRUTH TABLE:

No S1 S2 Condition of lamp
1 A C
2 A D
3 B D
4 B C

THREE WAY CON TROL OF LAM P

CIRCUIT DIAGRAM

PROCEDURE:
1. The circuit connections are made as shown in Fig above.
2. Switch ON supply.
3. By operating two way switches S1 & S2 and intermediate switch S3, observe the
condition of lamp.
4. Verify the truth table given above.
5. Open the switch and remove all connections and trace the corresponding circuit
connection.
Note: In intermediate switch, throw 1 of the switch makes straight connection
(EF&GH ) and throw 2 makes cross connection ( EH&GF ).
 TRUTH TABLE
No S1 S2 S3 Condition of
lamp(ON/OFF)
1 A C
2 A D
Straight connections EF, GH
3 B D
4 B C
5 B C
6 B D
Cross connections EH, GF
7 A D
8 A C

PRECAUTIONS:
1. Fuse should be selected such that its current rating is 120% of no load current of
the transformer.
2. The DPST switch is kept opened at the time of starting the experiment while
giving connections.
3. The load should be in the off position while at the start of the experiment.
RESULT:

VIVA QUESTIONS
1. What is the difference between a two and three way switch?
2. What is the purpose of a two way switch?
3. What is an SPST switch?
4. How many terminals are there in two way switch and rotary switch?
5. What is the application of three way control?
6. What is the intermediate switch?
7. How many terminals are there in a two way switch?
 Practice-5 Bed room lighting

Lamp 1 Lamp 2

J.B J.B J.B

S 220V
50Hz

S1 S2 S3

Fig.4. Wiring Diagram For Bed Room Lighting

Conclusive Questions:
1. Draw single line representation & schematic diagram for 1.4
2. Draw the wiring diagram of living room, the room has two lamps controlled from three
entrances of the room.

Practice-6 Two lamps controlled from three different places by means of two,
two-switches and by an intermediate switch.

Lamp1 Lamp 2
S1 S2
S3
N
P
S=220V/50Hz
Conclusive Question:
Discus the applications of this circuit.

Practical-7 Staircase Lighting L

N
P

S1 S2

Fig.6 Wiring Diagram for Staircase Lighting

Practical-8 Corridor Lighting

S1 S2 S3 S4

Fig :Wiring diagram for corridor lighting

 Practical-9
Staircase Lighting sequentially operation one after another, that means if the first lamp
OFF, at the same time the next lamp will turn ON. This system used for long distant
staircase lighting.

L1 L2 L3 L4 L5

S1 S2 S3 S4 S5

[Link] diagram for staircase lighting circuit with 6 two-way switches.

Conclusive Questions: Draw the Schematic diagrams of the above three circuits.

Practice-10: Master Switch

Master “ON” Circuits
Circuits

L1 L2 L3 L4

N
P
220/50Hz

S1(1-way ) S2 (2-way) S3 S4 S5

Complete :-Wiring diagram for master “ON” circuit with three two-way switches
and one Single –way switch.
Requirement: To switch on the lamps and to prevent any body switching them OFF
with individual switches.
 Practical-11 Master “ON” for corridor lighting

L1 L2

P
220V/50Hz

S1 S2 (4-way ) S3(Master
SW) S4
Fig. Wiring diagram for a master ON circuit

Requirement: When the master switch is switched “ON” the lamps remain lighted
independent of the position of all switches.

Practical-12: Variable Master Control

L1 L2 L3 L4

P M

M1 S1 S2 S3 S4
Fig. Wiring diagram for variable master control circuit

The variable master control are those master switches which work both as “master on” and
“master off”. The five lamps are controlled independently by their switches while single-way
switch M& M1 as a variable master controls.
When M is in off position no light will light, thus working as “master off” control. If M
& M1 switched “ON” then all lamps can be controlled independently.
Requirement: Used to control either master on or master off.
Master OFF: To put off the lamps irrespective of the position of the individual switches
and to prevent any body switching on lamps.
Practical-13 Fluorescent lamp installation
Objective: To install and test fluorescent lamp.
Materials required:
 Fluorescent lamp:1
 Switch(SPST): 1
 Junction box: 1
 Copper insulated wire
 Connecters
 Wire clips
 Installation board
Back ground
Fluorescent (Low-pressure mercury-vapour) Lamp
This lamp consists of a glass tube, the interior of which is coated in fluorescent phosphor.
The tube is filled with mercury vapour at low pressure and a little argon to assist starting of
ionization inside the tube. At each end of the tube is situated an oxide- coated filament.
Discharge takes place when a high voltage is applied across the ends of the tube. Figure 1
shows the circuit diagram for a single fluorescent tube.
 Choke T
u
Switch b Starter
e
Power factor correction
capacitor

Figure 1: Basic Circuit diagram for fluorescent

When the supply is switched on, the circuit is completed through: the choke, first lamp
element, starter switch, second lamp element and the neutral. The elements, which are coated
in oxide coating emits some electrons and the gas ionizes at the ends of the tube (this helps
the main ionization process). The starter contacts (usually of the bimetallic type) separate,
owing to the current passing through them, and the choke is open-circuited.
Breaking an inductive circuit causes high voltages to appear across the breaking contacts, and
energy is released in the form arc. In this case, however, there is an easier way for the energy
to dissipate through the gas, and the high voltage appears across the ends of the tube.

When the gas if fully ionized, the choke limits the current to a predetermined value, and the
light emitted, which is mostly ultraviolent, is made visible by the fluorescent powder coating.

Glow type starter

The glow type starter is the most popular all the means of starting the discharge of ions in a
fluorescent tube. It comprises a pair of open contacts (bimetallic) enclosed in a sealed glass
bulb filled with helium gas. This assembly is housed in a metal or plastic canister.
When the supply is switched on the helium gas ionizes and heats up, causing the contacts to
close, and this energizes the tube filaments. As the contacts have closed, the discharge in the
helium stops, the contacts cool and break up, open-circuiting the choke across the tube and
discharge takes place. In figure 1, the starter connection is shown.
Procedure
1. Prepare the wiring diagram for the fluorescent tube shown in figure 1.
2. Attach the components on the circuit board.
3. Connect the wire and circuit elements.
4. Revise your circuit and test by turning ON the switch.
Practice-14: Socket Outlets and Electrical Bells
Objective:
 To practice installations of Electrical Sockets and Electrical Bell in House wiring.
Materials required:
 Socket outlet 5A or 15A x2
 Bell, 220V x1
 Copper insulated wire
 Push button NO x1
 Pliers
 Cutter
 Knife
 Plastic insulator
Background
Socket Outlet
The function of socket outlet is to provide electrical tapings from socket terminals to the
electrical fixture such as radio, table fun and heaters etc. The socket outlet can be
a) Two or three pin 5ampere.
b) Three pin 15 ampere.
The outlet terminals are phase, neutral and earth lines. The earth line is connected to provide
safe environment for the user.
Electrical Bell
A bell is an electromechanical device that is used to produce sound when its coil (winding) is
connected to a voltage source (i.e. it could be a dc or ac voltage operated bell).
When the pushbutton is pressed, electric current flows through the bell coil. This energizes
the iron core. The iron core is temporarily converted to electromagnet. Then the iron
armature is attracted to the electromagnet, the striker hitting the bell. This action, however,
breaks the circuit at point A and the electromagnet de-energizes. The spring returns the
striker and armature to their original position, completing the circuit, and the electromagnet
is energized again when the pushbutton is pressed. See figure1below.
 Electromagnet Iron armature
Bell
Striker
Iron core A
Fixed contact

Coil Spring

Voltage
Source Pushbutton

Figure1: internal structure of an electrical bell

Device Symbol in wiring Diagram Symbol in single line

Diagram

Pushbutton (NO)

Socket outlet
With three
terminal

Socket outlet
With two
terminal

Bell

Procedure
 Prepare a wiring diagram with the following specification :
 1. Two socket outlets are required to be installed in a house installation to provide
electrical tapings one for Television set and the other for table light.
2. One bell is to be installed in a gate house for the purpose of calling someone to
open the gate.
 Note that there is only a single source voltage in the house.
 Connect and test your circuit.
 Practice-15: Annunciator (Call Board) installation
Objective:
 To study and test the operation of an Annunciator.
Equipment required
 One Annunciator
 Two push buttons
 Insulated copper wire
 Tools (electrical knife, pliers, cutter, etc.)
Background
Annunciator is an electromechanical (electrical signalling) device that gives a visual
indication as to which of a number of electric circuits has operated, such as an indicator in a
hotel or an office showing in which room a bell has been rung.
Phase line

1 2 3 4 B

P1 P2 P3 P4

Coil 1 Coil 2 Coil 3 Coil 4 Coil 5

Bell
1 2 3 4
Netrual line

Figure 1:Electrical Schematic diagram of an Annunciator

When any of the normally open push buttons are pressed, one of the coils is energized. Thereby, the
Annunciator displays an indicator number by attracting an iron core inside its structure. Besides, the
electrical bell gets connected to the voltage sources whenever a switch is pressed. Thus, the bell rings.
The fifth coil is used to rest the displayed number in order to be used in the next round call. Please
note that every coil in the Annunciator has wound on a magnetic core.
Assume this type of circuit is used in hospitals. Individual pushes are available at each bed
and the bell indicator board is situated in the ward supervisor’s office. Large fire alarm
system also uses indicator boards to indicate the Zeon or part of the building where the call
was initiated.
Complete the wiring diagram shown below and construct the installation on the wiring board.

Procedure
1. Open the cover of the Annunciator and examine its internal electrical connection.
2. Use the circuit given in figure 1, to test the operation of the Annunciator.
3. Use at least three switches.
Practice-16: Distribution Board and Energy meter Installation
Single Phase Meter Wiring for 230V AC
In Ethiopia the single phase supply of 230V AC is provided by two wires systems (Phase &
Neutral) from the transformer (Single-Phase 230V, or Three Phase 400/230V Transformer)
to the meter box and further to the main distribution board in the residential premises.
An electric meter ( energy meter or kWh meter “kilo-watt-hour”) can be digital (smart with
an LED display known as electronic meter) or analog (electromechanical) having a rotating
aluminum disk. Nowadays, smart electric meters are commonly used due to extra useful
features and advantages over the old school technology, That’s why the Govt of Ethiopia
required electric energy suppliers to install smart meters instead of analog meters.

Installation of Single Phase kWh Meter (1-Phase, 2 Wires, 230V AC Energy Meter)
1. First of all, make sure to disconnect the main power before working on electrical
installations.
2. Starting from the left side for MAIN, connect the incoming (from transformer) Phase
(Line) wire to to the 1st slot on the meter (Main).
3. Connect the incoming Neutral (N) wire to to the 2nd slot on the meter.
4. On the Load side, connect the Outgoing Neutral in the 3rd slot.
5. Now connect the outgoing Phase wire in the 4th slot and connect it to the main distribution
board as shown in thefig. Below is the basic connection diagram for installation of a Single-
Phase, 2-Wires) kWh meter (Digital or Analog Energy Meter) from the 230V AC supply to
the main distribution board in home.

Make sure the position of meter should be vertical on its center line. Securely tight the bolts,
washers and nuts etc and after connecting the wires to the meter, Close the safety windows.
This way, the installation work of single phase meter box is successfully completed. You
may turn ON the main power to check and verify if everything is fine and working
accordingly.
Here is another live example of an energy meter which has been installed on the main pole
(utility pole) near to the consumer buildings.

In the above figures and diagrams:

P = Incoming Phase or Live from the source of supply voltage (i.e. from transformer)
P = Outgoing Phase or Line to the home main distribution board.
N = Incoming Neutral from the source of supply voltage.
N = Out going Neutral to the home main distribution board.
The overall single phase meter wiring (IEC color coded) from the utility power supply to the
main distribution board will look like this.
  3-Phase Electrical Distribution Board & Consumer Unit in Home
In this electrical wiring installation section, you will learn how to wire and install a Three
Phase distribution board and Consumer Unit from utility pole to a 3-Phase Energy Meter &
3-Phase Distribution board. It will also be showing that How to connect Three Phase &
Single Phase Load circuits in a Three Phase Wiring Distribution System in home and
commercial electric supply system.
What is Three Phase & Single Phase Power?
In power generation plants, Three Phase power is generated by an electrical generator or
alternator. In an alternator, the generated voltage and current by three independent coils in
the stator are separated by 120 degrees from each other.
The generated power from alternators then transmitted and distributed through transmission
and distribution lines to the sub distribution. Both single phase and three phase supply is
further distributed by the three single phase transformers or a single unit of three phase
transformer (configured in Star “Y” or Delta Connection) installed on the utility pole near the
residential or commercial area.
The voltage levels are step-up via step-up transformers for power transmission. In the
distribution system, they are again step-down the level of voltage via step-down transformer
for further utilization. RCD, MCB, MCCB, CB, RCD, RCBO,
Fuses, Switches etc are used as controlling and protective devices in the MDB, DB, Sun &
Final Sub circuits. For example,
In the Ethiopia, 15kV from the step-down transformer wired in Delta connection via (3
Phase, 3-Wires System) enters the 400V/230V distribution transformer wired in Star “Y”
Connection (Three Phase, 4 Wires System).
In the US, 4.5k-7.2kV from the step-down transformer wired in Delta connection via 3
Phase, 3-Wires System enters the 240V/120V distribution transformer wired in Star
Connection (Two Phase, 3 Wires System). For a three phase system, the arrangement can be
different for different levels of voltage.
As high power is needed in industrial and commercial buildings, they are connected to the
three phase Delta connection (3 Phase – 3 Wire System – No Neutral Wire) before
distribution transformer and then manage the required voltage and current according to the
system requirements in three phase and single phase supply.
On the other hand, buildings that need low as well as high power in three phase and single
phase are connected to the secondary of the distribution transformer. This way, they get a
three phase Star connection (3-Phase, 4 Wire System with Neutral Wire). In the Star
connection, Three Phase Line to Line (Phase to Phase) voltages are 400V AC (in Ethiopia,
and Single Phase Line to Neutral (Phase to Neutral), there are 230V AC
In Three Phase Supply, motors and large electric heaters can be directly connected to the
three Phases (Neutral is not needed in all cases) while in Single Phase, load circuits (light,
fan etc.) can be connected in between Phase and Neutral through proper protective devices
e.g. earthing/grounding wire.
 Why Do We Need Three Phase Power Supply?
To operate high power equipment and appliances such as electric motors, high power rated
air compressors & air-conditions, water heaters etc. we need Three Phase Power supply
instead of Single Phase Power supply. In ordinary homes (domestic as residential), we
mostly use Single Phase power supply to operate lighting load, fans, washing machines etc.
But in some cases e.g. industries, high torque motors, multi-story & large buildings
(industrial as commercial), Three Phase power supply needed to operate and maintain the
high power and voltage systems.
 Requirements for Three Phase Wiring Installation
In this section, we need the following wiring accessories to wire three phase power in home.
Three Phase Energy meter: 1 No
Three Pole MCCB, 63A :1 No
Double Pole: 63A, 30mA Trip Current (RCD/GFCI): 3 No
Triple Pole MCBs, 63A: 3 Nos
Single Pole, 20A, MCB: 6 Nos
Single Pole, 16A : MCB: 3 Nos
Single Pole, 10A: MCB: 6 Nos
Distribution board cases: 3 Nos
Bus bar Link for Neutral Cable Connections
Copper strips for MCB common connection: 3 Nos (Cu Busbar segment)
Copper strip Busbar for Earth & Ground Link
 Practical Procedure of Three Phase wiring of distribution board & installation
We have learned the basic electrical wiring of bulb, fans etc (i.e. Sub-circuits and final sub
circuits) in our previous section, so follow the steps below to do the same as mentioned
below.
 First of all, connect the three-phase energy meter as shown in fig.
 Connect the MCCB (Molded Case circuit Breaker) as main switch to the incoming three
phases (R, Y, B) from 3-phase energy meter. (Check the wiring color code for different
areas in below section)
 Now connect the outgoing three phases (R, Y, B) from MCCB (Molded Case circuit
Breaker) to the DP (Double Pole
 MCB , RCD, SP (Single Pole MCBs and load) as shown in fig)
 Now connect the RCD from DP with Phase (Line) and Related Neutral Link. The
Outgoing Phase lines should be connected to the final and final sub circuits. The same
can be done for Neutral Wires.
 Finally, Connect the electrical appliances with the Earth link terminal which leads to the
earth electrode in the earthing and grounding system as shown in fig below.
 Follow the same steps for all three distribution boards for different rooms and areas.
Three Phase, 400V, Split Distribution Board Wiring with RCD – Only 3-Φ Loads
Three Phase, 400V, Split Distribution Board Wiring with RCD – 1-Φ Loads from 3-
Φ Supply
Three Phase, 400V, Split Distribution Board Wiring with RCD – Combo of 3-Φ &
1-Φ Loads
Three Phase, 400V, Typical Distribution Board Wiring with RCD for 3-Φ Load
Circuits