MULTI TESTER

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MULTI TESTER
also known as multimeter is a measuring instrument that can
measure multiple electrical properties. A typical multimeter can
measure voltage, resistance, and current, in which case it is also
called as a volt-ohm-milliammeter (VOM), as the unit is equipped
with voltmeter, ammeter, and ohmmeter functionality, or volt-
ohmmeter for short. Some feature the measurement of additional
properties such as temperature and capacitance.
Parts of Multi meter
Scale
Needle Pointer
Adjustment Screw
Zero-Ohm Adjustment Knob
Range Selector Knob
Ports
Test Probes

This electronic measuring tool needs a number of components to

be able to perform the tasks for which it was designed to work
well. So, the result of the cooperation between these parts is
measuring the values we have already mentioned. The parts of a
multitester are a scale, a needle or pointer, an adjustment screw, a
zero-ohm selector, a range selector knob, some ports and test
probes.
Scale
This is how you read the value being
measured. For an analog multitester, this is
a series of markings in a semicircle.
Depending on the complexity of your
multimeter, you can read different
variations such as voltage, current, and
resistance on the device screen and scale
section. Which value you are measuring
depends on what port you plugged into on
your analog multitester.
Needle pointer
This is the needle-shaped rod that moves
over the scale of a meter. The needle
pointer is mechanically connected to the
moving coil. The value the pointer hovers
over indicates the value being measured by
the multitester. Note that when there are
multiple values being measured on the
same scale, you’ll need to pay attention to
which port the multitester is connected to.
Match the port up with the value being
measured.
Adjustment screws

This part which is also known as the dial or infinity knob

allows you to adjust the pointer to the zero position of
the scale. This is usually accompanied with the help of a
flat head screwdriver. It is good to know that the name
‘infinity knob’ comes from the fact that at 0 voltage, you
have ‘infinite resistance’.
Zero-ohm adjustment knob
The zero-ohm adjustment knob is used
to calibrate the multitester when you
want to measure the resistance of an
object. To make sure the multitester is
calibrated correctly you have to turn on
the multitester, then connect the metal
tips of the two probes and finally use the
zero-ohm adjustment knob to adjust the
needle to point to ‘0 ohms’ on the scale.
 Range selector knob
This part is also known as a selector switch. A
range selector knob allows you to adjust the
settings of the multitester (range selector knobs
are also present on the best insulation
resistance testers). Using this you can change
what the multitester is measuring (e.g. voltage,
current, or resistance), as well as the range of
the measurement (e.g. volts or millivolts). The
range selector knob can be auto ranging, or
manual ranging.
PORTS

The holes at the front of the multimeter

are known as ports. You need to plug your
test probes into the appropriate ports to
allow the multimeter to measure the
parameter that you’re interested in.
 Test probes

A test probe or a test lead is an instrument used to

connect a multimeter to a Device Under Test which is
known as DUT. Test probes are flexible, insulated
wires. They are able to establish an electrical
connection between a multimeter and the DUT
without exposing electrical workers to live
conductive parts. Red test probes connect to the
positive terminal, and black test probes connect to
the negative terminal.
Do multimeters have
a range?

Voltage, current, and resistance are all commonly available

measurements on multimeters of various types. When two items
are electrically linked, certain multimeters have a continuity
check that emits a loud beep. For example, when you are
soldering or joining wires, the buzzer signals that everything is
linked and there is no loose wire. Short circuits may be prevented
by using it to ensure that two items are not linked.
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