A Volt-Ohm-Milliammeter, often called a multitester, can measure current on more than one scale. It's natural to see a new device and wonder how it works. Fortunately, most people can learn how to use a multimeter safely and effectively with a few minutes of online research. It's impo...
Learn How to Use Multimeter - Digital & Analog - How to Use Multimeter to Check Voltage, Continuity, Test Outlet, Voltage of Live Wires
It's a must-have for any toolbox—but there's a learning curve involved. Learn how to use a multimeter for all of your electrical testing needs.
Use the V with a wavy line to measure AC Voltage What happens if you switch the red and black probes? The reading on the multimeter is simply negative. Nothing bad happens! The multimeter measures voltage in relation to the common probe. How much voltage is there on the ‘+’ of the ...
To use a multimeter to measure the resistance of a circuit, the first thing that you need to do is set the meter to the “Resistance” or “Ohms” mode. Step 2 Connect the black or negative lead of the device to the ground lead of the meter which can also be labeled “negative” ...
This post shows how to use a multimeter. It is mostly addressed for beginners who are starting out in electronics and have no idea how to use a multimeter.
Checking continuity is hands down the most common use of my multimeter. I would guess 9 out of 10 times I use it, I just need to check continuity of some circuit or wire. Continuity basically means that there is no resistance or 0 Ohms resistance on a connection. Checking continuity is ...
The ohm meter is one of the most basic pieces of electronic test equipment. It is often a range of settings on a multimeter (volt-ohm-milliammeter or VOM) as the ohm meter is a variation on the ampmeter, which measures small electrical current. There are two main types of ohm meter:...
Set the switch of the multimeter to resistance mode. An icon having a horseshoe magnet shape represents this. Check the display screen on the multimeter and jot down the resistance in units of ohms. Step 3 Set the multimeter to VDC mode to start measuring DC voltage on the circuit. Lead ...
2. Turn digital multimeter dial to resistance, or ohms, which often shares a spot on the dial with one or more other test/measurement modes (continuity, capacitance or diode; see illustration below). The display should show OLΩ because, in Resistance mode, even before test leads are conne...