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How to Use a Multimeter Basics

By NoskillsrequiredN in CircuitsTools

Introduction: How to Use a Multimeter Basics

A multimeter or a multitester, also known as a VOM (volt-ohm-milliammeter), is an electronic measuring instrument that combines several
measurement functions in one unit. A typical multimeter can measure voltage, current, and resistance. Analog multimeters use a
microammeter with a moving pointer to display readings.

There are many types of multimeters for many applications but in this tutorial, we will take apart just the most common ones and not that
expensive.

Step 1: How to Use a Digital Multimeter

A digital multimeter can be used for voltage, resistance, current, continuity, resistance, capacitance to test transistors,even the internal
resistance of capacitor in /out the circuits.

Digital multimeters (DMM, DVOM) have a numeric display, and may


also show a graphical bar representing the measured value. Digital multimeters are now far more common due to their cost and precision, but
analog multimeters are still preferable in some cases, for example when monitoring a rapidly varying value.

Step 2: Fluke Multimeter

Fluke Corporation, a subsidiary of Fortive, is a manufacturer of industrial testing equipment including electronic test equipment. It was started
in 1948 by John Fluke, who was a friend and roommate of David Packard, future co-founder of Hewlett-Packard, when both were employed at
General Electric.

These multimeters are the high end of multimeters well known as a precise multimeter and durable most professional electronic repair
engineers use this type of multimeters
Step 3: How to Use a Multi Meter for Voltage

How to use a digital multimeter to test voltage AC/DC

Watch on

Voltage, electric potential difference, electric pressure or electric tension (formally denoted ∆V or ∆U, but more often simply as V or U, for
instance in the context of Ohm's or Kirchhoff's circuit laws) is the difference in electric potential between two points.

In the past, for reding just voltage we will use a voltmeter, but more practical this days is to use a multimeter because is got multiple functions
and you don't need a device for each application.

Step 4: Volmeter Ammeter

You have to remember that measuring voltage is very easy and all of the new multimeters have build in the auto function to detect the voltage
or if not they have the option to choose from AC/DC.

AC voltage (alternating current) is the voltage and current in our mains plug 120/110/220/240v and the property of this type of voltage/current
is fluctuating back-forward 50/60 Hz times/second the main advantage of this type of voltage is the very long distribution range in comparison
with DC.

DC voltage is a straight type of voltage/current and is associated with batteries 12v/9v/1.5v

Step 5: Test Battery With Multimeter

The multimeter has this special function where it can detect the voltage and you have the option to choose the range for your appropriate
voltage reading and if somehow you will exceed that voltage on the multimeter lcd screen will appear the symbol 1 meaning the voltage is
above the range selected
Step 6: Continuity Check

How to use a digital multimeter for checking electrical continuity(connection test)

Watch on

In electronics, a continuity test is the checking of an electric circuit to see if current flows (that it is in fact a complete circuit).
A continuity test is performed by placing a small voltage (wired in series with an LED or noise-producing component such as a piezoelectric
speaker) across the chosen path. If electron flow is inhibited by broken conductors, damaged components, or excessive resistance, the circuit
is "open".

Step 7: Multimeter Symbols

You have here a picture of a multimeter symbols

Essentially, a multimeter is an electronic tool that measures current,


voltage, and resistance. (You may also have heard them referred to as “multitesters.”)Current is measured in amps, resistance is measured in
ohms, and voltage is measured in volts. There are two main types of multimeters: analog meters and digital meters. Though analog meters use
a needle to render measurements, today most people use digital multimeters. Digital multimeters are usually more accurate and offer more
consistent readings.

Step 8: Inside a Digital Multimeter

Here you go a quick pick to see inside a digital multimeter its not complicated but not easy as well these device help

electronic hobbyist to perform the most basics forms of testing voltage,current,continuity,resistance and after you master all these procedures
than you can buy a professional multitester and spend more but till then you can play with a cheap and reliable one

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