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Digital Multimeter Usage Guide

A multimeter is a device used to measure voltage, resistance, and current in electronics and electrical equipment. It has two main types - analog with a needle display and digital with an LCD display. A multimeter can measure voltage, resistance, current, continuity and has settings for AC and DC. It is essential to properly connect the leads for the correct measurement and disconnect power sources in circuits when appropriate for safety.

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Digital Multimeter Usage Guide

A multimeter is a device used to measure voltage, resistance, and current in electronics and electrical equipment. It has two main types - analog with a needle display and digital with an LCD display. A multimeter can measure voltage, resistance, current, continuity and has settings for AC and DC. It is essential to properly connect the leads for the correct measurement and disconnect power sources in circuits when appropriate for safety.

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  • Using a Multimeter: Introduces the purpose and functions of a multimeter, setting the stage for detailed exploration of multimeter use.
  • What is a Multimeter?: Explains the use of a multimeter for testing voltage, resistance, and continuity and distinguishes between analog and digital types.
  • Styles of Multimeters: Describes switched and auto-range multimeter types, explaining their mode of operation.
  • Meter Leads: Details the connections and functions of red and black meter leads as well as probes and tips.
  • Display & Dial Settings: Illustrates parts of the multimeter's display and dials, guiding users on how to read values and make settings.
  • Common DMM Symbols: Defines common symbols found on a digital multimeter to assist in proper readings and electrical measurements.
  • Measuring Voltage: Instructs how to measure AC and DC voltage, emphasizing safe measurement practices.
  • Measuring Resistance and Continuity: Explains how to measure resistance and test continuity, highlighting safety precautions.
  • Measuring Current: Guides on measuring current, detailing steps and circuit placement of the multimeter.
  • Review: Summarizes key points about using a multimeter, emphasizing important testing practices.
  • Thank You: Concludes the presentation with a thank you note.

m A multimeter is a devise used to measure voltage, resistance

and current in electronics & electrical equipment

m It is also used to test continuity between to 2 points to verify if


there is any breaks in circuit or line

m There are two types of multimeter Analog & Digital


d Analog has a needle style gauge
d Digital has a LCD display (Referenced during this PPT)
There are 2 styles of multimeters
witched Auto Range
M  
 
  
           

 

      

Both of these
styles work the
same
Meter leads
3Red meter lead
Is connected to Voltage/Resistance or amperage port
Is considered the positive connection

3Probes
Are the handles used to hold
tip on the tested connection

3Tips
Are at the end of the probe
and provides a connection
point
3Black meter lead
Is always connected to the common port
Is considered the negative connection
3 Digital Display
hows measured value.

3 Meter Dial
Turn dial to change functions.
Turn dial to OFF position after
use.

3 Panel Indicator
hows each function and
setting range to turn dial to.

3 Probe Connections
pecific for each function.
i AC Voltage Ground
--- DC Voltage ( Capacitor
Hz Hertz F MicroFarad
+ Positive  Micro
Negative m Milli
Ohms M Mega
ΠDiode K Kilo
))) Audible Continuity OL Overload

These symbols are often found on multimeter and


schematics.
They are designed to symbolize components and
reference values.
mVoltage (V) is the unit of electrical pressure; one volt is the
potential difference needed to cause one amp of current to pass
through one ohm of resistance

mVoltageis broke up into 2 sections AC & DC


Alternating Current (AC) is house voltage (110vac)
Direct Current (DC) is battery voltage (12vdc)

mOn switched meters use one value higher than your expected
value

mBe very careful to not touch any other electronic components


within the equipment and do not touch the tips to each other while
connected to anything else

mTo measure voltage connect the leads in parallel between the two
points where the measurement is to be made. The multimeter
provides a parallel pathway so it needs to be of a high resistance
to allow as little current flow through it as possible
Measuring Voltage

9.3vdc
mResistance ( ) is the opposition to current

mResistance is measured in Ohm's

mDisconnect power source before testing

mRemove component or part from system before testing

mMeasure using lowest value, if OL move to next level

mTesting for continuity is used to test to verify if a circuit, wire or


fuse is complete with no open

mAudible continuity allows an alarm if circuit is complete

mIf
there is no audible alarm resistance of 1ohm to .1ohm should
be present
100
.5

Fuse

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Measuring Current

m Current (amps) is the flow of electrical charge though a


component or conductor

m Current is measured in amps or amperes

m Disconnect power source before testing

m Disconnect completed circuit at end of circuit

m Place multimeter in series with circuit

m Reconnect power source and turn ON

m elect highest current setting and work your way down.


Measuring Current
Measuring Current

1.1amps
m A meter capable of checking for voltage, current, and
resistance is called a ë ë,

m [hen measuring Voltage the multimeter must be connected to


two points in a circuit in order to obtain a good reading. Be
careful not to touch the bare probe tips together while
measuring voltage, as this will create a short-circuit!

m Never read Resistance or test for Continuity with a multimeter


on a circuit that is energized.

m [hen measuring Current the multimeter must be connected in


a circuit so the electrons have to flow   the meter

m Multimeters have practically no resistance between their leads.


This is intended to allow electrons to flow through the meter
with the least possible difficulty. If this were not the case, the
meter would add extra resistance in the circuit, thereby
affecting the current

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