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DIGITAL MULTIMETER

T Bala Narendra Prasad


Department of Physics
JKC College(Autonomous)
Guntur
 A Digital Multimeter (DMM)
is an electronic measuring
instrument used to measure
various electrical quantities.

 The standard measurements


that are performed by a DMM
are current, voltage and
resistance.

 This is also called Volt Ohm


Milli Ammeter ( VOM)
DMM Controls and Connection Ports
A typical DMM has a rotary switch, digital display and
connecting jacks for the probes.
➢ Display − The DMM has an illuminated display screen for better visualisation. Most
DMM have four digit display, the first of which can only be either a 0 or 1 and a + / -
indication as well. There may also be some more indicators like AC / DC etc.
➢ Connection Ports − There are three or four ports available on the front of the
DMM. However, only two are needed at a time. Typical ports of the DMM are −
o Common − It is used with all measurements. The negative (black) probe is
connected to this.
o VΩmA Port − This port is used for the most measurements and positive
(red)probe is connected to it.
o 10A Port − It is used to measure the large currents in the circuits.
 Dial (Selection Knob) − There
is a rotary switch to select the
types of measurement to be
made and range that is needed.
 Additional Connections −
There are some additional
connections in DMM for other
measurements like temperature,
transistor gains etc.
 Additional Buttons and
switches − There are a few
additional buttons are present in
a DMM. The main one is ON/OFF
button.
Block diagram of Digital Multimeter
Measurements using Digital Multimeter

•In AC Voltage Mode − The applied input voltage is fed through


a calibrated, compensated attenuator, to a full-wave rectifier
followed by a ripple reduction filter. The resulting DC is fed to
analog to digital converter (ADC) and finally to the display
system.
For Current Measurement
o In DC Current Mode − The drop across an internal
calibrated shunt is measured directly by the Analog
to Digital Converter (ADC).
o In AC Current Mode − After AC to DC conversion,
the drop across the internal calibrated shunt is
measured by the ADC

V = I Rf
Measurement of Resistance
− In the resistance range, the Digital Multimeter operates by
measuring the voltage across the externally connected resistor,
resulting from a current flowing through it from a calibrated
internal current source
Operation of Digital Multimeter - Steps for use
• Turn the meter ON.
• Insert the probes into the correct connecting ports.
• Set the dial (rotary switch) to the correct measurement type and
range for the measurement to be made. While selecting the
range, ensure that the maximum range is above than that is
expected. Optimise the range for the best reading.
• Once the measurement is completed, it is a wise precaution to
place the probes into the voltage measurement ports and turn
the range to maximum voltage. So that if the meter probes are
accidentally connected across a high voltage point, there is a
little chance of damage to the DMM.
Advantages of Digital Multimeter :
•They are having high input impendence, So there is no loading effect.
•They are having higher accuracy.
•An unambiguous reading is obtained.
•The output can be interfaced with external equipment.
•They are available in smaller sizes.
•It can be used for measurement of A.C. and D.C. both quantity.
•It can be used for measurement of various parameters such as
resistance, voltage, current etc.
•It has sensitivity of 20 kΩ/V which is fairy high.
•Measurement of quantities with different range can be possible.
•It is small in size or compact.
•It is very simple to use unlike analog multimeter as results are
displayed in numeric value directly and user need not have to read
manually from the scale.
Any questions..
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