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Module 2 - Testing Instrument

Chapter 2 of the AETI Training Manual covers the use of testing instruments, specifically focusing on digital and analog multimeters as well as clamp meters. It details the common functions of a multimeter, including voltage, current, resistance, and continuity measurements, along with the necessary setup and operation for accurate readings. The chapter also includes practical examples and figures illustrating the measurement processes.

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Module 2 - Testing Instrument

Chapter 2 of the AETI Training Manual covers the use of testing instruments, specifically focusing on digital and analog multimeters as well as clamp meters. It details the common functions of a multimeter, including voltage, current, resistance, and continuity measurements, along with the necessary setup and operation for accurate readings. The chapter also includes practical examples and figures illustrating the measurement processes.

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Chapter 2

Module 2: TESTING INSTRUMENT

Contents
Chapter 2 ............................................................................................................................2-1
Module 2: TESTING INSTRUMENT .........................................................................................2-1
Common functions of a multi meter……………………………………………………………………………………….2.3
Parts of a Multimeter…………………………………………………………………………..................................... 2.3
Voltage Measurement…………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2.4
Measuring a current……………………………………………………………………………………………………………... 2.8
Reference…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..2-9

Table of Figure

Figure 2.0.1 Parts of multimeter __________________________________________________________________ 2-3


Figure 2.0.2 Parts of multimeter __________________________________________________________________ 2-4
Figure 2.0.3 Meter set up _______________________________________________________________________ 2-4
Figure 2.0.4 Measurement of a 9V battery, set at point 600V __________________________________________ 2-5
Figure 2.0.5 Reversing of probes while carrying voltage measurement ___________________________________ 2-5
Figure 2.0.6 Measurement of a 9V battery, set at point 200V __________________________________________ 2-6
Figure 2.0.7 Measurement of a 9V battery, set at point 20V ___________________________________________ 2-6
Figure 2.0.8 Measurement of a 1.5V battery, set at point 20V __________________________________________ 2-7
Figure 2.0.9 Measurement of a 9V battery, set at point 2000mV ________________________________________ 2-7
Figure 2.10 Measurement of Ammeter using a clamp meter. ___________________________________________ 2-8

What you will cover

Module 2: Testing Instrument


✓ Digital Multimeter

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Module 2: Testing Instrument

✓ Analog Multimeter
✓ Clamp Meter

Learning Outcome
At the end of this module participants will be able to Understand:
• Understand the working operation of measuring instrument
• Use Multimeter to measure voltage, resistance , current, frequency, diode & capacitors

2.0 TESTING INSTRUMENTS


This document describes the common measurements that can be made with digital multimeters:

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• Voltage Measurements
• Current Measurements
• Resistance Measurements
• Continuity Measurements
• Frequency Measurements
• Diode Measurements

2.1 Common functions of a multi meter

– Voltage -- semiconductor performer


• AC/DC . Transistor
• Ranges . Diode
– Current
• AC/DC -- Capacitance
• Ranges
– Resistance
• Ranges
• Continuity

2.2 Parts of a Multimeter

Figure 2.0.1 Parts of multimeter

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Figure 2.0.2 Parts of multimeter

2.3 Voltage measurement

● Meter set up

- Scale set to highest


predictable
- Probes into right jacks
- Note voltage polarity

Figure 2.0.3 Meter set up

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Figure 2.0.4 Measurement of a 9V battery, set at point 600V

Figure 2.0.5 Reversing of probes while carrying voltage measurement

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Figure 2.0.6 Measurement of a 9V battery, set at point 200V

Figure 2.0.7 Measurement of a 9V battery, set at point 20V

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Figure 2.0.8 Measurement of a 1.5V battery, set at point 20V

Figure 2.0.9 Measurement of a 9V battery, set at point 2000mV

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2.3 Measuring a current


An ammeter is the other device used to measure current flowing through closed low voltage
electrical circuits.
In addition, it is used in the live testing of an electrical circuit. Connecting the ammeter in series
with the close electric circuit always does measurement of current. AC/DC currents of different
(LV) ranges can be measured using an ammeter. When connected in series with load (motor,
fan), an ammeter will indicate the current consumed by the load. The current shown depends
upon the exact connection of the ammeter. In order to extend the range of measurement done by
an ammeter, a CT is connected along with the meter. Accordingly, a multiplying factor will come
into the picture. Figure 2.9 shows the connection of an ammeter and voltmeter used for
troubleshooting a motor starting circuit. As explained earlier, an ammeter is connected in series
with the path, while a voltmeter is connected across the test points.

For very-high voltage circuits, it is unfeasible to disturb the circuit or take physical connection
risks with the meters. To avoid physical connection of an ammeter with the circuit, another
handy device known as the clip-on meter is available in the market

Figure 2.10 Measurement of Ammeter using a clamp meter.

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