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Topic 2 How To Use An Analog Multimeter

The document provides instructions on how to use the different functions of an analog multimeter to measure voltage, current, and resistance, including setting the correct range and mode depending on what is being tested. It explains that analog multimeters use a dial, needle, scales, selector switch, test leads, battery, and fuse to measure electrical parameters. Proper use and setting of ranges is important to obtain accurate measurements and avoid potential harm.

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Topic 2 How To Use An Analog Multimeter

The document provides instructions on how to use the different functions of an analog multimeter to measure voltage, current, and resistance, including setting the correct range and mode depending on what is being tested. It explains that analog multimeters use a dial, needle, scales, selector switch, test leads, battery, and fuse to measure electrical parameters. Proper use and setting of ranges is important to obtain accurate measurements and avoid potential harm.

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Student

Prayer Before Class

Jesus, I believe you brought me here for


purpose,/ not by any accident,/ not by
chance. I am here because you want me
to be here/ and you want to bless me./
You want to speak to me./ You want to
change my life./ I receive your miracle
today in Jesus' name, Amen.
Multimeter
Multitester

Multimeters are inexpensive


and easy to operate, making
them very popular. They are
very commonly used as devices
for electronics circuits testing.
Two types of multitester

 Analog
 Digital

The internal circuitry and operation of both


are very different, their usage is more or less
similar.
Analog Multitester

Analog multimeters have been in use


for a long time and are very flexible in
their operation. An analog multimeter
can be used for testing a number of
electronic components and parameters
such as resistance, voltage, current, to
name a few.
Parts of a analog multimeter

 Dial
 Pointer or needle
 Arcshaped lines or scales on the meter dial
face
 Selector switch or knob
 Test leads
 Battery and fuse compartment
 Zero Adjustment
 Dial
 scales
 Pointer or needle
 Zero Adjustment
 Test leads
 Selector switch/knob
 Battery
 fuse compartment
Dial

This has the arc-shaped scales


visible through the window.
The pointer indicates values read
from the scale.
Pointer or needle

This is the thin black line at


the left-most position in the
dial face window in the image.
The needle moves to the value
measured.
Arc shaped lines or scales on the meter
dial face

These may be different colors


for each scale, but will have
different values.
 These determine the ranges of
magnitude.
selector switch or knob

This allows changing the function


(volts, ohms, amps) and scale (x1, x10,
etc.) of the meter.
Many functions have multiple ranges.
It is important to have both set
correctly, otherwise serious damage to
the meter or harm to the operator
may result.
Test leads

There should be (2) test leads


or probes.
Generally, one is black and the
other red.
Battery

Usuallyfound on the reverse, but


sometimes on the side.
This holds the fuse (and possibly a spare),
and the battery that supplies power to the
meter for resistance tests.
The meter may have more than one battery
and they may be of different sizes.
Fuse compartment

Afuse is provided to help protect the meter


movement.
Sometimes there is more than one fuse.
A good fuse is required for the meter to
function.
Zero Adjustment

This is a small knob usually located


near the dial that is labeled "Ohms
Adjust", "0 Adj", or similar.
This is used only in the ohms or
resistance range, while the probes are
shorted together (touching each
other).
Using the Ohm Function to Measure
Resistance

Set the multimeter to Ohms or


Resistance (turn meter on if it has a
separate power switch
Connect the black test lead to the
jack marked "Common" or "-“
Using the Ohm Function to Measure
Resistance

Connect the red test lead to the jack


marked with the Omega (Ohm
symbol) or letter "R" near it.
Set the range (if provided) to R x 100
Hold the probes at the end of the
test leads together.
Activity

 Move the selector knob to x1k reading


 Step 1: Hold the gently test leads (one at the right the
other at the other hand). Monitor the needle position.
 Step 2: Press hard on the test leads, monitor the needle
position.
 Step 3: Wet your hands and try to hold again the test
leads, monitor the needle position

On a ¼ sheet of pad paper answer write your observations on


step 1-2
Using the Volts Function to Measure
Voltage
 Set the meter for the highest range provided for AC Volts.
 Insert the black probe in the "COM" or "-" jack.
 Insert the red probe in the "V" or "+" jack.
 Locate the voltage scales.
Activity 3

 Test a common electrical outlet


 Press the black probe into one of the straight slots. It should be possible to let go of the
black probe, as the contacts behind the face of the outlet should grip the probe, much
like it does when a plug is inserted.
 Insert the red probe into the other straight slot. The meter should indicate a voltage very
close to 120 or 240 volts (depending on type outlet tested).
 Remove the probes, and rotate the selector knob to the lowest range offered, that is
greater than the voltage indicated (120 or 240).
 Reinsert the probes again as described earlier. The meter may indicate between 110 and
as much as 125 volts this time. The range of the meter is important to obtain accurate
measurements.
 If the pointer did not move, it is likely that DC was chosen instead of AC. The AC and DC
modes are not compatible. The correct mode must be set. If not set correctly, the user
would mistakenly believe there was no voltage present. This could be deadly.
Using the Amps Function to Measure
Amperes
 Determine AC or DC by measuring the voltage of the circuit
 Set the meter to the highest AC or DC Amp range supported

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