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TLE–IA-EIM
Quarter 2 – Module 1B:
Interpret Electrical Wiring Plan
TLE-IA-EIM–Grade 9/10
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 2 – Module 1B: Interpret Electrical Wiring Plan
First Edition, 2020

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TLE-IA-EIM
Quarter 2 – Module 1B:
Interpret Electrical Wiring Plan
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:

Welcome to the Electrical Installation and Maintenance Grade (9/10)

Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on (Interpret Electrical Wiring
Plan)!

This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by

educators both from public and private institutions to assist you, the
teacher or facilitator in helping the learners meet the standards set by the K
to 12 Curriculum while overcoming their personal, social, and economic
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As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this
module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing
them to manage their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to
encourage and assist the learners as they do the tasks included in the
module.

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For the learner:

Welcome to the Electrical Installation and Maintenance 9/10 Alternative

Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on (Interpret Electrical Wiring Plan)!

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 What I Need to Know

This module covers the knowledge, skills and proper attitude in installing
wiring devices such as Ground Fault Current Interrupter (GFCI) outlets and other
special wiring devices. Specifically, this module covers Interpret Electrical Wiring
Plan.

This module consists of one (1) learning competency. The learning

competency will be achieved through the learning activities supported by
instruction sheets. Before you read the information sheet or the lesson and What Is
It, answer the pre-test or What I Know, assessment and do the activities provided to
assess yourself and for your teacher to determine that you have acquired the
knowledge necessary to perform the skill require in this learning competency.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. Define electrical wiring plan;

2. Interpret electrical wiring plan / floor plan; and

3. Appreciate and value the importance of wiring diagram interpretation.

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 What I Know

Let us determine how much you already know about electrical plan
interpretation by answering the questions below. Use your activity notebook for
your answers.

I. Multiple Choice
Directions: Read, analyze and understand each question carefully for each item.
Write the letter of your answer on your notebook.

1. It is a technical representation of electrical system proposed to be installed in

building or house, which includes material, devices and equipment.
A. Electrical symbol C. Electrical wiring plan
B. Schematic diagram D. Pictorial layout
2. It is a representation of the elements of a system using abstract, graphic
symbols rather than realistic pictures.
A. Electrical symbol C. Electrical wiring plan
B. Schematic diagram D. Pictorial diagram
3. It is a simple visual representation of the physical connections and physical
layout of an electrical system or circuit.
A. Electrical symbol C. Wiring diagram
B. Pictorial diagram D. Schematic diagram
4. It is a diagram that uses single lines and graphic symbols to indicate the path
and components of an electrical circuit.
A. One-line diagram C. Schematic diagram
B. Pictorial diagram D. Wiring diagram
5. It is an electrical device used to turn ON and OFF the electrical lamp or bulb.
A. Conductor C. Terminal
B. Battery D. Switch

Lesson

1 Electrical Wiring Plan

Electrical Wiring Plan is a technical representation of electrical system

proposed to be installed in building or house, which includes material, devices and
equipment. This plan generally uses electrical symbols to represent the actual
materials or devices. Electrical symbol is one of the most important electrical
principles that engineers, electricians, and technician should know and
understand. It helps them interpret electrical installation of equipment, fixture and
correction stated in the plan. Aside from drawing pictures or preparing special

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photograph of equipment and connections, these symbols are essential in
indicating the parts of an electrical circuit. See figure 1 Electrical Wiring Plan.

Figure 1. Electrical Wiring Plan

What’s In

In preparation for the wiring plan interpretation, you must have a good
background in your previous lesson on the common electrical symbols. Before
going through in this module, try to examine the following questions:

Why is it important to interpret the electrical wiring plan?

What are the things to be considered when interpreting an electrical wiring

plan?

Notes to the Teacher

Let the learners to read and understand the learning objectives.
Before going through this module, answer the questions in What I
Know and refer to the answer key for corrections. Do the different
tasks: What’s New, What’s More, What I have Learned, What I can DO,
and the additional activities. Finally, answer the assessment and refer
to the answer key for correction. After doing all the tasks, the teacher
will inform the learner for his/her progress.

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 What’s New

Word Search

To determine your knowledge on wiring plan interpretation, let us play a

word search by examining each one in terms of the guide questions below and
search the words in the table that answer the questions. Write your answers in
your activity notebook.

1. What type of diagram is used to represent simple visual representation of the

physical connections and physical lay-out of an electrical circuit?
2. What type of diagrams that represent the elements of a system using abstract,
graphic symbols rather than realistic pictures?
3. What type of diagrams that use a picture or sketch of the components of a
specific system and the wiring between these components?
4. What type of diagram that uses single lines and graphic symbols to
indicate the path and components of an electrical circuit ?

5. What is the name of this electrical symbol?

W O D X I Y G V N C D B A
M I R G H J K L P U T N S
N S R Y R Q W A S F G M D
L R P I C T O R I A L Q V
O W T Y N U I S G K K A N
R W S I N G L E L I N E P
E R C L S H K L O P K S O
D Y H N V A S W E R J C I
F C E L L H J K L O T V U
G I M F D S A B C D E B Y
J T A K J I H G F E N N T
K U T L M N O P Q R M T R
A S I K S P A D G B H F E
L J C L K H G A Q D R D W
A B C D E F G H I J K L Q

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 What is It

Different Types of Electrical Wiring Diagrams

There are several different types of electrical wiring diagrams. They all
do essentially the same thing, which is to show you how circuits are wired.
However, the variation in these diagrams shows how circuits are mapped
out in different ways to accomplish different ends. The type of electrical
wiring diagram you use depends on what you want to achieve with it.

1. Schematic Diagrams
A schematic diagram is a representation of the elements of a system
using abstract, graphic symbols rather than realistic pictures. See figure 2
for sample schematic diagram.

Figure 2. Schematic Diagram

2. Wiring Diagram
A wiring diagram is a simple visual representation of the physical
connections and physical layout of an electrical system or circuit. It shows
how the electrical wires are interconnected and can also show where fixtures
and components may be connected to the system. See figure 3 for sample
wiring diagram.

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 Figure 3. Wiring Diagram

3. Pictorial Diagram
The least useful of the main electrical wiring diagrams is the pictorial
diagram and for this reason alone, it’s not commonly used. It makes no
attempt to be an accurate representation of the circuit but concentrates on
the components in the circuit. Without precise knowledge, the average
homeowner wouldn’t be able to use it effectively.

The pictorial diagram is a picture or sketch of the components of a

specific system and the wiring between these components. This simplified
diagram identifies components, even if you are not familiar with their
appearance. See figure 4 for sample pictorial diagram.

Figure 4. Pictorial Diagram

4. One-line / single-line diagram

One-line / single line diagram is a diagram that uses single lines and
graphic symbols to indicate the path and components of an electrical circuit.
One-line / single line diagrams are used when information about a circuit is
required but detail of the actual wire connections and operations of the
circuit are not. See figure 5 One-line / single-line diagram. See figure 5 for
sample single-line diagram or one-line diagram.

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 Figure 5. One-line/ single line diagram
Steps in Reading Electrical Wiring Plan

1. Familiarize with the Standardized Electrical Symbols

Knowing what the symbols in your electrical drawing mean will help
you find different appliances. Symbols usually resemble specific meaning.
Familiarize yourself with descriptions for electrical appliances,
understanding that different symbols appear for different objects. Refer to
Basic Electrical Symbols and Their Meanings for specific resources and
learn these symbols visually. You'd better get to know the following basic
symbols by heart.

2. Learn Reading Pattern

Read schematics in the pattern that you would read text. With rare
exceptions, schematics should be read left to right and top to bottom. The
signal being generated or used by the circuit will flow in this direction. The
user can follow the same path that the signal uses to understand what the
signal does or how it is being modified.

3. Identify Polarity
Some components to a circuit board are polarized, meaning one side
is positive and the other negative. This means you have to attach it in the
specified way. For most symbols, polarity is included in the symbol. To
identify the polarity of the physical part, a general rule of thumb is to find
out which metal lead wire is longer. The longer part is the + side.

4. Understand Names and Values

Values help define exactly what a component is. For electrical
components like resistors, capacitors, and inductors the value tells us how
many ohms, farads, or Henries they have. For other components, like
integrated circuits, the value may just be the name of the chip. Crystals

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might list their oscillating frequency as their value. Basically, the value of a
schematic component calls out its most important characteristic.

Component names usually consist of one or two letters and a number.

The letter part of the name represents the type of component - R's for
resistors, C's for capacitors, U's for integrated circuits, etc. Each component
name in an electrical drawing should be unique; if you have multiple
resistors in a circuit, for example, they should be named R1, R2, R3, etc.

Components names help us reference specific points in schematics.

The prefixes of names are pretty well standardized. For some components,
like resistors, the prefix is just the first letter of the component. Other name
prefixes are not so literal; inductors, for example, are L's (because current
has already taken I [but it starts with a C...electronics is a silly place]).
Here's a quick table of common components and their name prefixes:

Table of Components Names

Name Identifier Component Name Identifier Component

R Resistors D Diodes

C Capacitors Q Transistors

L Inductors U Integrated Circuits

S Switches Y Crystals and Oscillators

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Sample Wiring Diagrams and their Interpretation:

Electrical Wiring Plan / Diagram Interpretation

A schematic diagram showing

a one lamp controlled by a single
pole switch; and a convenience
outlet using a circuit breaker.

A schematic diagram showing

one lamp controlled by two 3-
way switches in different
locations using a circuit breaker.

A schematic diagram showing

one lamp controlled by two 3-
way switches and one 4-way
switch in three different
locations using a line 1 and line
2.

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 A single-line diagram showing
four lamps. Lamp A is controlled
by S1A; lamp B by S3B, S4B &
S3B; lamp C by S1C, also lamp D
by S1D and a convenience outlet
using circuit breaker.

Legend:
SB1- 1st junction box
SB2- 2nd junction box
S1- 1st switch
S2- 2nd switch
S3- 3rd switch
CO- convenience outlet
CB- circuit breaker

What I Have Learned

Sequencing Matching

Instruction: Arrange the correct order of steps or procedures in reading the

electrical wiring plan by ranking it from 1 to 4.

_____________1. Learn Reading Pattern.

_____________2. Familiarize with the standardized electrical symbols.

_____________3. Understand names and values.

_____________4. Identify polarity

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 What I Can Do

Electrical Wiring / floor plan Interpretation

Instructions: Read and interpret the electrical wiring / floor plan below.
Write your answers in the table provided using your activity notebook.

Parts of the House Electrical Devices and

Quantity

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 Example: Reading and Interpretation:
GARAGE & GARDEN Convenience Outlets – 2 pcs
Lamp Outlets – 5 pcs.
3-way Switch – 1 pc.
STARTS HERE

BEDROOM 1 & 2

MASTER’S

BEDROOM

BEDROOM

DINING &

LIVING AREAS

KITCHEN, TOILET

& BATH

PORCH

Scoring Rubrics:

Score Criteria

80 - Completely listed all the electrical materials installed in the parts of the
100% home

70 - Missing only one (1) electrical material installed in the parts of the home.
79%

60 - Missing two (2) electrical materials installed in the parts of the home.
69%

50 - Missing three (3) or more electrical materials installed in the parts of the
59% home.

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 Assessment

A. Enumerate the different types of electrical wiring diagrams

1.

2.

3.

4.

B. Write the appropriate name in each number in the diagram to make the
electrical circuit in complete loop.

1
2 4

2 3 2

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 Answer Key

Single-line / one-line .4

Wiring .3
Pictorial .2
Schematic .1
Assessment (A)

lamp / bulb

Appliances /load / .4 D .5
Switch / control .3
cable A .4
Conductor / wire / .2 C .3
breaker B .2
Source / circuit .1 C .1
Assessment (B) What I Know

CELL .5

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SINGLE LINE .4
PICTORIAL .3 1
SCHEMATIC .2
WIRING .1 2
What’s New What I have learned

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References
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Azares, Efren F. and Recana, Cirilo B. Practical Electricity III;

Adriana Publishing: 1999.

Fajardo, Max P. and Fajardo, Leo B. Electrical Layout and Estimates.

Richter, Herbert P. and Schwan, Creighton W. Practical Electrical

Wiring:16th Edition.

Agpaoa, Feleciano. Interior and Exterior Wiring Troubleshooting;

National Bookstore: 1991.

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