How To Use A Digital Multimeter
description
Transcript of How To Use A Digital Multimeter
![Page 1: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
How To Use A…
DigitalMultimeter
![Page 2: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
How To Use A…
Digital Multimeter
![Page 3: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
???
![Page 4: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
Wait, whatWait, what is is aaMultimeterMultimeter????
![Page 5: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
A MultimeterMeasures…
![Page 6: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
Voltage
![Page 7: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
Resistance
![Page 8: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
Current
![Page 9: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION
CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION
Safety
![Page 10: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
1.
Always READthe Manual
![Page 11: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
2.
Know theEquipment
![Page 12: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
2.
Know theEquipment
…and the SafetyPrecautions forthe Equipment
![Page 13: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
3.Never Exceed
the InputRating of the
Meter
![Page 14: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
4.Only Touch the InsulatedParts of the Probes
![Page 15: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
4.Only Touch the InsulatedParts of the ProbesNOT THE
METALTIPS…
![Page 16: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
Why Not theMetal Tips?
![Page 17: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
Why Not theMetal Tips?
To avoidELECTRICAL
SHOCK OrINJURY!!!!!!
![Page 18: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
5. Always Keep your LeftHand Out of the Way
![Page 19: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/19.jpg)
5. Always Keep your LeftHand Out of the WaySo that if you areSHOCKED the current
does not travel downthrough your VITAL
ORGANS
![Page 20: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/20.jpg)
6. While taking High VoltageMeasurements…
Do NOT TouchANY of theEquipment
![Page 21: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/21.jpg)
6. While taking High VoltageMeasurements…
Do NOT TouchANY of theEquipment
Because you couldconduct a
HAZARDOUSSHOCK
![Page 22: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/22.jpg)
7. Always Stand on anInsulating Surface
Cardboard
![Page 23: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/23.jpg)
7. Always Stand on anInsulating Surface
Cardboard
RubberSoles Work
As Well!
![Page 24: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/24.jpg)
7. Always Stand on anInsulating Surface
Cardboard
To PreventSHOCK!
![Page 25: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/25.jpg)
8.Never Work
Alone
![Page 26: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/26.jpg)
8.Never Work
AloneSo if SomethingHappens,
Someone is thereto Help
![Page 27: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/27.jpg)
9. Disconnect Leads fromVoltage Points BeforeChanging the Battery
![Page 28: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/28.jpg)
9. Disconnect Leads fromVoltage Points BeforeChanging the Battery
Why?
To avoid…HAZORDUOS
SHOCK!!
![Page 29: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/29.jpg)
Parts of the Meter
OFF
![Page 30: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/30.jpg)
OFF
Leads
![Page 31: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/31.jpg)
OFF
Leads
Input Terminals
![Page 32: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/32.jpg)
OFF
LeadsMeter
Input Terminals
![Page 33: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/33.jpg)
OFF
LeadsMeter
RotarySwitch
Input Terminals
![Page 34: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/34.jpg)
OFF
LeadsMeter
Battery Compartment
RotarySwitch
Input Terminals
On the Back
![Page 35: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/35.jpg)
The Symbols
COM !
![Page 36: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/36.jpg)
![Page 37: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/37.jpg)
DANGERHIGH VOLTAGE TERMINAL
![Page 38: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/38.jpg)
!
![Page 39: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/39.jpg)
!WARNINGSEE MANUAL
![Page 40: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/40.jpg)
COM
![Page 41: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/41.jpg)
COMCommonInput
Terminal
![Page 42: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/42.jpg)
???
![Page 43: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/43.jpg)
Read Manual ToSee which Lead
Gets Plugged Intothe COM
![Page 44: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/44.jpg)
Read Manual ToSee which Lead
Gets Plugged Intothe COM
This is MeterSpecific
![Page 45: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/45.jpg)
![Page 46: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/46.jpg)
ContinuityBuzzer
![Page 47: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/47.jpg)
???
![Page 48: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/48.jpg)
Continuity TestsConfirm that your
Circuit is ElectricallyConnected
![Page 49: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/49.jpg)
![Page 50: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/50.jpg)
DiodeTest
![Page 51: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/51.jpg)
???
![Page 52: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/52.jpg)
A diode is a valve thatmakes electrical
current flow in onedirection. You can test
if a diode is workingwith your multimeter.
![Page 53: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/53.jpg)
![Page 54: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/54.jpg)
DCSymbol
![Page 55: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/55.jpg)
![Page 56: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/56.jpg)
ACSymbol
![Page 57: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/57.jpg)
AC DCvs.
![Page 58: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/58.jpg)
![Page 59: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/59.jpg)
AC
![Page 60: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/60.jpg)
AC
Alternating Current
![Page 61: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/61.jpg)
AC
Alternating Current
CurrentPeriodically
ReversesDirection
![Page 62: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/62.jpg)
![Page 63: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/63.jpg)
DC
![Page 64: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/64.jpg)
DCDirect Current
![Page 65: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/65.jpg)
DCDirect Current
CurrentMoves in OnlyONE Direction
![Page 66: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/66.jpg)
Connectingthe
Multimeter
![Page 67: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/67.jpg)
To Measure: Current
![Page 68: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/68.jpg)
To Measure: Current
OFF
![Page 69: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/69.jpg)
To Measure: Current
OFF Connect inSeries
![Page 70: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/70.jpg)
To Measure: Voltage
![Page 71: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/71.jpg)
To Measure: Voltage
OFF
![Page 72: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/72.jpg)
To Measure: Voltage
OFF Connect inParallel
![Page 73: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/73.jpg)
To Measure: Resistance
![Page 74: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/74.jpg)
To Measure: Resistance
OFF
![Page 75: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/75.jpg)
To Measure: Resistance
OFF
Measure ResistorDisconnected from
the Circuit
![Page 76: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/76.jpg)
Dial Settings
![Page 77: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/77.jpg)
2 vs. 20 vs. 200
![Page 78: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/78.jpg)
Know a Rough Estimate ofthe Setting Range
![Page 79: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/79.jpg)
Hmmm…I think theVoltage is about 15v
![Page 80: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/80.jpg)
Select the (2, 20 or200…) After
Conferring With theManual and Plug in
the Appropriate Leads
![Page 81: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/81.jpg)
Select the (2, 20 or200…) After
Conferring With theManual and Plug in
the Appropriate Leads
Always Selectthe Highest
Setting Possible
![Page 82: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/82.jpg)
So, a 20v Settingwould be Good!
![Page 83: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/83.jpg)
Remember! If Testing forVoltage…
![Page 84: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/84.jpg)
For AC SelectV
Remember! If Testing forVoltage…
![Page 85: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/85.jpg)
For AC SelectV
For DC SelectV
Remember! If Testing forVoltage…
![Page 86: How To Use A Digital Multimeter](https://reader034.fdocuments.us/reader034/viewer/2022051015/55389228550346e0428b47bc/html5/thumbnails/86.jpg)
Now You KnowHow To Use aMultimeter!!