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Test Meters

The document provides instructions for using different types of meters to measure voltage, current, and resistance in electric circuits. It explains how to safely check AC voltage using a multimeter and the steps involved, including putting the probes in the correct positions and connecting them to the circuit. It also describes how to measure resistance with an ohmmeter and current using a clamp-on ammeter or in-line ammeter, and includes the proper procedures for using in-line ammeters. Finally, it lists some common electrical units and provides definitions for evaluating electrical components through constructional analysis and environmental and electrical testing.

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Test Meters

The document provides instructions for using different types of meters to measure voltage, current, and resistance in electric circuits. It explains how to safely check AC voltage using a multimeter and the steps involved, including putting the probes in the correct positions and connecting them to the circuit. It also describes how to measure resistance with an ohmmeter and current using a clamp-on ammeter or in-line ammeter, and includes the proper procedures for using in-line ammeters. Finally, it lists some common electrical units and provides definitions for evaluating electrical components through constructional analysis and environmental and electrical testing.

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TEST METERS

CHECKING AC VOLTAGE

Two Types of Multimeters

VOM ( Analog ) DMM ( Digital )


CHECKING AC VOLTAGE

Volt-Ohm-Milli ammeter (VOM):


-Allows all three kinds of measurements on a single scale or
readout

Digital multimeter:
-Uses a numerical readout to indicate the measured value of
voltage, current or resistance.
STEPS TO CHECK AC VOLTAGE

Take Precautions - Never


touch the probe tips. If a probe is
touched and the other in use
connected to the mains, it can short-
circuit. It is not essentially
shortened and thus treats both of
them as live cables. Put the probe
and regulator in the right or
appropriate position.
STEPS TO CHECK AC VOLTAGE

Put the Probe in a Correct


Position - Set your multimeter in
the correct range where v is at point
600. This depends on the climate in
a given area. Places such as India
have higher voltages above 200v,
including other warm areas; place it
at 600v. Set the mode by turning
your knob to place it at the AC
voltage symbol.
STEPS TO CHECK AC VOLTAGE

Put the Black Probe in


Position - Connect the black
probe at the COM slot. The
banana-shaped jack end is
connected to the multimeter
while the sharp end is connected
to live wire. The black probe
polarity is observed and mostly
placed on the negative side of
the component.
STEPS TO CHECK AC VOLTAGE

Connect the Red Probe -


This is an important step.
Be keen to make sure you
connect the red probe to the
VMA for low currents up to 200
mA but connect to 10 mA for
higher currents; the bent banana
jack end is connected to the
multimeter while the sharp end
to the outlet.
STEPS TO CHECK AC VOLTAGE

Connect to AC Mains - Look


out for ground and live wires;
connect black probes to your live
wire and red to the other live wire.
A reading appears in the circular
screen above. Add a digital
multimeter you can touch and hold
before removing crops to keep
reading. It beeps each time a voltage
is detected.
STEPS TO CHECK AC VOLTAGE

Remove the Probes - First,


remove the red probe followed by
the black one.

Carefully grip the probes on insulate


bases and pull them straight out of
the outlet.
• Video on multimeter basics
CHECKING RESISTANCE WITH
OHMMETER
For measuring the amount of
resistance in the circuit, the
first and foremost thing that
needs to be checked is that the
ohmmeter should have its own
built in voltage supply. This
can be in the form of a small
battery, typically 1.5 volts
used for normal everyday
purposes, but different ratings
are also available.
CHECKING RESISTANCE WITH
OHMMETER
For measuring the unknown
resistance, the voltage supply
of the circuit is first turned off
and then the two probes of the
ohmmeter are connected to
the two points between which
the value of resistance needs
to be measured.
CHECKING RESISTANCE WITH
OHMMETER
The red probe is connected to
the positive side of the circuit
and the black probe is
connected to the ground side
of the circuit,
CHECKING RESISTANCE WITH
OHMMETER
When the ohmmeter is turned
on, the current from the
battery passes through the
circuit and the voltage drop or
resistance i.e. the opposition
to the electron flow is
measured.
CHECKING RESISTANCE WITH
OHMMETER
Video in ohmmeter
CHECKING CURRENT WITH CLAM-ON
AMMETER
CHECKING CURRENT WITH CLAM-ON
AMMETER VIDEO
CHECKING CURRENT WITH IN LINE DC
AMMETER
In-line ammeters provide the
most accurate current
measurements when
measuring currents less than
1A. In-line ammeters are the
most accurate because the
meter is connected in series
with the load, and every
milliamp of current that
flows through the load must
flow through the meter.
CHECKING CURRENT WITH IN LINE DC
AMMETER PROCEDURES
1. Test the ammeter fuses following manufacturer-
recommended procedures.

2. Verify that the expected circuit current


measurement is less than the current rating
(setting) of the in-line ammeter. Start with the
highest current-measuring range of the in-line
ammeter when the circuit current is unknown.
When the circuit current can exceed the rating of
the in-line ammeter, use a clamp-on ammeter, or
do not take the current measurement.

3. Set the function switch of the in-line ammeter


to the proper setting for measuring AC current
and set the function or selector switch to the
proper current rating because most ammeters
include more than one current setting (A, mA,
µA).
CHECKING CURRENT WITH IN LINE DC
AMMETER PROCEDURES
4. Verify that the test leads of the in-line
ammeter are connected to the proper jacks
for measuring the correct amount of AC
current. Most ammeters include more than
one current jack.

5. Verify that the power to the circuit being


tested is OFF before connecting and
disconnecting the in-line ammeter test
leads. When necessary, take voltage
measurements to ensure that the circuit is
de-energized.

6. Do not change the function switch


position on an in-line ammeter while the
meter is connected to an energized circuit.
CHECKING CURRENT WITH IN LINE DC
AMMETER PROCEDURES
7. Turn power to the test circuit and in-line
ammeter OFF before changing any ammeter
settings.

8. Connect the in-line ammeter in series with the


load(s) to be measured. Never connect an
ammeter in parallel (as with a voltmeter) with
the load(s) to be measured.

9. Turn the power ON to the circuit being tested.

10. Read the AC current measurement displayed.

11. Turn the power OFF to the circuit and in-line


ammeter and remove the in-line ammeter from
the circuit.
CHECKING CURRENT WITH IN LINE DC
AMMETER PROCEDURES

Video on in line
ammeter
UNITS AND PREFIXES FOR ELECTRICAL
MEASUREMENTS

The following table gives


a list of some of the
standard electrical units
of measure used in
electrical formulas and
component values.
EVALUATION OF ELECTRICAL
COMPONENTS
Constructional Analysis
Test performed to validate the quality and reliability of the selected part. They will
also provide information about how using the parts and their expected performance.

Electrical testing
Experiment designed to confirm that a device meets specific requirements, from the
electrical point of view. These requirements can be aspects related to the total or
partial functionality of the device and / or properties and characteristics thereof.

Environmental testing
Environmental testing is the measurement of the performance of components under
specified environmental conditions, such as: Standard temperature test, from cold to
heat testing, in dry and damp atmospheres and adjustable temperature change rate:
thermal cycling, thermal shock air to air, thermal shock liquid to liquid, et
END OF REPORT. THAT’S ALL. THANK
YOU

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