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Measuring Electronics Component by Using A Multimeter

A multimeter can measure AC and DC voltage, current, and resistance using different input jacks and functions. It is important to switch the test leads to the proper input jack depending on the measurement. Safety precautions include checking that the test leads and switch are set correctly, not exceeding voltage or current limits, and using appropriate precautions for live circuits. The document provides instructions for taking voltage, resistance, diode and continuity measurements with a multimeter.

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Measuring Electronics Component by Using A Multimeter

A multimeter can measure AC and DC voltage, current, and resistance using different input jacks and functions. It is important to switch the test leads to the proper input jack depending on the measurement. Safety precautions include checking that the test leads and switch are set correctly, not exceeding voltage or current limits, and using appropriate precautions for live circuits. The document provides instructions for taking voltage, resistance, diode and continuity measurements with a multimeter.

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Measuring electricity by Using a Multimeter

A multimeter is used to make various electrical measurements, such as AC and DC


voltage, AC and DC current, and resistance. It is called a multimeter because it combines
the functions of a voltmeter, ammeter, and ohmmeter. Multimeters may also have other
functions, such as diode and continuity tests. The descriptions and pictures that follow are
specific to the Fluke 73 Series III Multimeter, but other multimeters are similar.

Important note: The most common mistake when using a multimeter is not
switching the test leads when switching between current sensing and any other type
of sensing (voltage, resistance). It is critical that the test leads be in the proper jacks
for the measurement you are making.

Safety Information

 Be sure the test leads and rotary switch are in the correct position for the desired
measurement.
 Never use the meter if the meter or the test leads look damaged.
 Never measure resistance in a circuit when power is applied.
 Never touch the probes to a voltage source when a test lead is plugged into the 10
A or 300 mA input jack.
 To avoid damage or injury, never use the meter on circuits that exceed 4800
watts.
 Never apply more than the rated voltage between any input jack and earth ground
(600 V for the Fluke 73).
 Be careful when working with voltages above 60 V DC or 30 V AC rms. Such
voltages pose a shock hazard.
 Keep your fingers behind the finger guards on the test probes when making
measurements.
 To avoid false readings, which could lead to possible electric shock or personal
injury, replace the battery as soon as the battery indicator appears.

Input Jacks
The black lead is always plugged into the common terminal. The red lead is plugged into
the 10 A jack when measuring currents greater than 300 mA, the 300 mA jack when
measuring currents less than 300 mA, and the remaining jack (V-ohms-diode) for all
other measurements.

Range

The meter defaults to autorange when first turned on. You can choose a manual range in
V AC, V DC, A AC, and A DC by pressing the button in the middle of the rotary dial. To
return to autorange, press the button for one second.

Automatic Touch Hold Mode

The Touch Hold mode automatically captures and displays stable readings. Press the
button in the center of the dial for 2 seconds while turning the meter on. When the meter
captures a new input, it beeps and a new reading is displayed. To manually force a new
measurement to be held, press the center button. To exit the Touch Hold mode, turn the
meter off.
Note: stray voltages can produce a new reading.

Warning: To avoid electric shock, do not use the Touch Hold to determine if a
circuit with high voltage is dead. The Touch Hold mode will not capture unstable or
noisy readings.

AC and DC Voltage
Resistance

Turn off the power and discharge all capacitors. An external voltage across a component
will give invalid resistance readings.
Diode Test

Continuity Test
This mode is used to check if two points are electrically connected. It is often used to
verify connectors. If continuity exists (resistance less than 210 ohms), the beeper sounds
continuously. The meter beeps twice if it is in the Touch Hold mode.

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