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Testing Electronic Components

The document provides an overview of an analogue tester, also known as a multimeter, detailing its parts and initial steps for use. It explains how to measure resistance and highlights the importance of understanding the device's functions, such as voltage and current measurement. Additionally, it addresses broader concerns related to computer use, including cybersecurity threats, social isolation, and environmental impacts.

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Testing Electronic Components

The document provides an overview of an analogue tester, also known as a multimeter, detailing its parts and initial steps for use. It explains how to measure resistance and highlights the importance of understanding the device's functions, such as voltage and current measurement. Additionally, it addresses broader concerns related to computer use, including cybersecurity threats, social isolation, and environmental impacts.

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Testing

Component
electronic
s
ELECTRONIC COMPONENT
ANALOGUE TESTER
ANALOGUE TESTER PART
Identify the parts of the analogue tester by choosing from
the words inside the box. Write your answers in your
notebook.

RANGE RANGE
SELECTOR
SCALE PROBE
PORTS
NEEDLE/POINTER POSITIVE
PROBE
TEST PROBES NEGATIVE
7

1 8

2 9

4 10

6
scale

needle/pointer positive
probe
dial/infinity knob negative probe

zero ohm
adjuster
range test probes

range selector

probe ports
ANALOGUE TESTER

OR

MULTIMETER
a multi-tester
also known as
a volt/ohm meter
or VOM, is an electronic
measuring instrument that
combines several
measurement functions in one
unit.

MULTIMETE
A typical multimeter
may include features
such as the ability to measure
voltage,
current and resistance.

MULTIMETE
INITIAL STEPS
IN USING
ANALOG MULTI‐
TESTER
This has the arc?shaped scales
visible through the window and
a pointer which will indicate the
values read from the scale.

LOCATE THE DIAL OF


YOUR MULTIMETER
This allows you to change the
function between volts, ohms,
and amps, and to change the
scale (x1, x10, etc.) of the
meter.

FIND THE SELECTOR


SWITCH, OR KNOB.
Most multimeters have
several jacks used for this
purpose.

LOCATE THE OPENINGS


IN THE CASE WHERE
YOU'LL INSERT THE
TEST LEADS
There should be two
test leads or
probes. Generally, one
is black and the other
red. These are
used to connect to
whatever device you're
Locate the test planning on testing
leads. and measuring.
There should be two
test leads or
probes. Generally, one
is black and the other
red. These are
used to connect to
whatever device you're
Locate the test planning on testing
leads. and measuring.
This is usually
found on the back but
is also sometimes on
the side of some
models. This holds the
fuse (and possibly a
spare), and the
Find the battery that supplies
battery and power to the meter for
fuse
resistance tests.
This is a small knob
usually located near the dial
that is labeled "Ohms Adjust,"
"0
Adj," or something similar.
This is used only in the ohms
or
Find the Zero resistance range, while the
Adjustment probes are shorted together
knob.
(touching each other)
Measuring
Resistance
Turn the
meter on if it has a
separate power switch.
When multimeter
measures resistance in
ohms, it cannot
measure continuity
Set the
because resistance and multimeter to
continuity are Ohms or
opposites. Resistance.
When there
is little resistance, there
will be a great deal of
continuity, and
vice versa.
Set the
multimeter to
Ohms or
Resistance.
If the test leads
are not in
contact with
anything, the
needle or pointer
of an analog
meter
will rest at the Observe the
left-most position. meter
indication.
This represents an
infinite
amount of
resistance, or an
"open circuit." It's
safe to say there
is the no continuity,
or path between Observe the
the black and red meter
probes. indication.
The meter pointer
should move fully to
the right. Locate
the
"Zero Adjust" knob
and rotate it so that
the meter indicates
"0" (or as close to . Hold the probes
at the end of the
"0" as possible). test leads
together.
ACCESS TO
INFORMATIO
N
Computers provide instant
access to vast amounts of
information.
CYBERSECURITY
THREATS
Computers are vulnerable to
hacking and cyber attacks.
SOCIAL
ISOLATIO
N computer use can
Excessive
lead to social isolation and
decreased face-to-face
interaction.
ENVIRONMENTA
CONCERNS
L

The production and disposal of


computers can have negative
environmental impacts
CONCLUSION
Computers have revolutionized the way
we live and work, but it is essential to be
aware of their negative impacts.
THANK YOU!

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