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Electronic Measuring Instrument

Electronic measuring instruments are needed for accurate work. Three commonly used instruments are described: [1] a volt-ohm-milliammeter, which measures voltage, resistance, and small currents; safety precautions must be followed when using it. [2] An oscilloscope displays voltages over time. [3] A signal generator produces simple waveforms and is used to test circuits. Oscilloscopes and signal generators should be checked weekly by connecting them to a power source to prevent moisture problems. Tools must always be used properly for the task.

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Electronic Measuring Instrument

Electronic measuring instruments are needed for accurate work. Three commonly used instruments are described: [1] a volt-ohm-milliammeter, which measures voltage, resistance, and small currents; safety precautions must be followed when using it. [2] An oscilloscope displays voltages over time. [3] A signal generator produces simple waveforms and is used to test circuits. Oscilloscopes and signal generators should be checked weekly by connecting them to a power source to prevent moisture problems. Tools must always be used properly for the task.

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Electronic Measuring Instruments

 Aside from hand tools, measuring instruments are also needed


for more accurate and quality output. In this connection, three of
the most used instruments are presented here for you to be
familiar with their uses and the proper way of maintaining them.
 Volt-Ohm-Milliammeter. It is equipment that combines three functions: as a
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voltmeter that measures both ac and dc voltages; an ohmmeter that measures
resistance; and milliammeter that measures small amount of dc current. As safety
precautions in the maintenance of this instrument, the following should be
observed:

VOLT – OHM - Millimeter

Always rest the function switch at 250V AC, if an


OFF position is not available in the instrument.

For current and voltage measurements, always


set the function switch in the correct setting which
is a little higher than the expected current or
voltage present in the circuit.

Place the instrument in a cool dry place, away


from any magnetic devices, and free from
vibrations.
 Oscilloscope. An oscilloscope (commonly abbreviated CRO, for cathode-ray
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oscilloscope, or scope) is a piece of electronic test equipment that allows signal
voltages to be viewed, usually as a two-dimensional graph of one or more electrical
potential differences (vertical axis) plotted as a function of time or of some other
voltage (horizontal axis).
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 Signal generator. A signal generator is a device which produces simple waveforms.


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 Such devices contain an electronic oscillator, a circuit that is capable


of creating a repetitive waveform. These are typically used in simple
electronics repair and design; where they are used to stimulate a
circuit under test. Oscilloscope and signal generator should be given
regular checkup for at least once a week by connecting them to the
power line. This will help prevent their components from having
moisture that might cause trouble in their circuits. In any activity
involving skills, it is a standard procedure that you must always use
the right tool or equipment properly that would fit in a particular task.
In spite of this reminder or caution, some students abuse the use of
tools and still practice the following common faults that must NOT be
done.

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