Objectives

• To understand the basic construction of a

permanent magnet moving coil (PMMC)
instrument and its operation.
• Sketch and explain circuit diagrams for
electromechanical dc ammeters and
voltmeters.
• To understand how a single instrument may
be used for multi-range ammeters and
voltmeters.
• To study the advantage and limitation of
PMMC instruments.
 Measuring instruments
classification
•Quantity measured by the instrument

•The principle of operation

•electromagnetic, which utilizes the
magnetic effects of electric currents

•electrostatic, which utilizes the forces

between electrically-charged
conductors

•electro-thermic, which utilizes the

heating effect.
 PMMC
INSTRUMENT
 PMMC
INSTRUMENT

PMMC Instrument, Galvanometer, DC

Ammeter, Voltmeter, Series Ohm Meter

U14EI613: ELECTRONIC MEASUREMENT & INSTRUMENTATION

PMMC or D’Arsonval Instrument
(Permanent Magnet Moving Coil)

U14EI613: ELECTRONIC MEASUREMENT & INSTRUMENTATION

 PMMC
Deflecting Force
 PMMC
Controlling Force
PMMC Damping Force
PMMC Instrument
PMMC Instrument
GALVANOMETER
GALVANOMETER
DC AMMETER
 DC Ammeter
Swamping Resistor
DC Voltmeter
Series Ohmmeter