Welcome, this is a resource for PSPE lab students.

How the lab works:

The lab is setup similar to an industrial testing facility.

In industry, lab space and time is reserved.

Students can use this site to:

• Research equipment available in the lab.
• See what timeslots are available.
• Reserve an available timeslot during the work week

The goal of this approach is to expose students to real-world lab conditions without impeding student progress. The rest of this page will walk you through the features of the site and how the lab reservation process works.

Read the following sections of the safety manual.

All students are held accountable for these rules.

• General Safety Policies (Page 29)
• Minimum Required Personal Protective Equipment (Page 24)
• Minimum Training Required (Page 21)

In addition, you should be familiar with the following sections.

Accidents are usually pretty rare, but knowing how to respond in am emergency can make all the difference.

• Emergency Contact Info (Page 5)
• Medical Emergency Guidance (Page 11)
• Electrocution Emergency Guidance (Page 15)

Lab Safety Manual

Submit your EH&S Safety Certificates.

All lab members are responsible for completing and submitting the following EH&S Safety certificates.

• Laboratory Safety
• Safety Awareness

Digital copies can be emailed to kenyan.burnham@ttu.edu. Physical copies will not be accepted.

EH&S Website

Research your device.

Whether you're testing a device or a board it always pays to take some time to research. Knowing your device past the first page will give you a better idea of what you actually need. The following questions may be helpful when planning your test:

• What test am I being asked to perform?
• What are the limits of the device under test?
• What configuration modes or setting does the device have internally?

Research Equipment.

All available equipment is listed on Equipment Page. If you know your device and test well then then finding the right equipment should be a sinch. Here is a list of questions you might consider when researching equipment options:

• Will I need more than one channel?
• What resolution or threshold is necessary to perform the desired test?
• What minimum and maximum specifications does this device operate within?
• What additional resources are required, besides testing equipment?

Plan ahead.

Whether you are reserving a bench or not, it's a good idea to look at the schedule. The testing lab is not a big lab and it can get hot. It's a good idea to look at the class and or work schedule to determine what time works best for you and your group.

The following are some suggestions you might consider when choosing your reservation time:

• How long do I have to complete this test?
• When will I have the time to complete this test?
• How many of my group members can meet at this time?

Keep in mind, there's a ton of prep-work that can happen before you actually test. Eliminating work before entering the lab can save you a lot of unneeded grief.

Now it's time to schedule some lab time.

Reserving is fairly straightforward.

1. Go to the Reservation Page
2. Fill out the form.
3. Wait for confirmation or a decline from the lab manager.
4. Accept (or ignore, live your best life) the Outlook Calendar invite.
5. Show up to your reservation.
6. Rinse and repeat.

Developed by Kenyan Burnham for the PSPE Program, Texas Tech University in 2018.

Contact Kenyan at: kenyan.burnham@ttu.edu.