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    The document provides steps for testing continuity using a digital multimeter. It begins by explaining how to set the multimeter to continuity test mode and insert the test leads. It then describes how to connect the leads across the component being tested and listen for the meter to beep, indicating continuity is detected. It concludes with an overview of continuity testing, noting that a beep means the component has a low enough resistance based on the meter's range setting.

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    The document provides steps for testing continuity using a digital multimeter. It begins by explaining how to set the multimeter to continuity test mode and insert the test leads. It then describes how to connect the leads across the component being tested and listen for the meter to beep, indicating continuity is detected. It concludes with an overview of continuity testing, noting that a beep means the component has a low enough resistance based on the meter's range setting.

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    Steps for measuring continuity.

    How to test for continuity


    1. Turn the dial to Continuity Test mode ( ). It will likely share a spot on the
    dial with one or more functions, usually resistance (Ω). With the test probes
    separated, the multimeter’s display may show OL and Ω.
    2. If required, press the continuity button.
    3. First insert the black test lead into the COM jack.
    4. Then insert the red lead into the VΩ jack. When finished, remove the leads in
    reverse order: red first, then black.
    5. With the circuit de-energized, connect the test leads across the component
    being tested. The position of the test leads is arbitrary. Note that the
    component may need to be isolated from other components in the circuit.
    6. The digital multimeter (DMM) beeps if a complete path (continuity) is
    detected. If the circuit is open (the switch is in the OFF position), the DMM will
    not beep.
    7. When finished, turn the multimeter OFF to preserve battery life.

    Continuity testing overview


     Continuity is the presence of a complete path for current flow. A circuit is
    complete when its switch is closed.
     A digital multimeter’s Continuity Test mode can be used to test switches,
    fuses, electrical connections, conductors and other components. A good fuse,
    for example, should have continuity.
     A DMM emits an audible response (a beep) when it detects a complete path.
     The beep, an audible indicator, permits technicians to focus on testing
    procedures without looking at the multimeter display.
     When testing for continuity, a multimeter beeps based on the resistance of the
    component being tested. That resistance is determined by the range setting of
    the multimeter. Examples:
    o If the range is set to 400.0 Ω, a multimeter typically beeps if the
    component has a resistance of 40 Ω or less.
    o If the range is set 4.000 kΩ, a multimeter typically beeps if the
    component has a resistance of 200 Ω or less.
     The lowest range setting should be used when testing circuit components that
    should have low-resistance value such as electrical connections or switch
    contacts.

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