Multitester

Parts and its Proper Use

 TEST LEAD
METER COVER ADJUSTER KNOB
POINTER STORAGE

TEST PIN

PARTS

SCALE
TEST
ZERO POSITION
PROBE
ADJUSTER

RANGE
SELECTOR RED = POSITIVE
KNOB BLACK = NEGATIVE
RANGE SELECTOR KNOB-(selector switch) makes it possible to
select different function and range of the meter.

ZERO POSITION ADJUSTER– makes it possible to adjust the

pointer to the zero position of the scale.

SCALE– is a series of marking used for reading the value of quantity.

Scale can have different types of scale, for voltage and current readings
the scales have mostly linear which mean equal division for resistance

POINTER– The needle-shape rod that moves over the scale of a meter.
It is mechanically connected to the moving coil. It indicates the
measured values on the multimeter.

ZERO-OHM ADJUSTMENT KNOB– is used to zero-in the pointer

before measuring resistance.

TEST PROBE- Positive (red) negative (black) is use to connect the

circuit to the electrical components being tested.
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Scale 6 5

Reading
1 Range Multiplied Range Multiplied 3
Ω X 100K X 100K DCV 50 X1
Ω X 1K X 1K ACV 50 X1
Ω X 100 X 100 DCA 50µ X1
Ω X 10 X 10
Range Multiplied 4
ΩX1 X1
DCV 0.1 X 0.01
2 Range Multiplied DCV 10 X1
DCV 250 X1 DCV 1000 X 100
DCV 2.5 X 0.01 ACV 70 X1
DCV 0.25 X 0.001
Range Multiplied 5
ACV 250 X1
ACV 10 X1
DCA 0.25 X 0.001
DCA 25m X 0.1 Range Multiplied 6
DCA 2.5m X 0.01 C (µf) X1
 • Confirm the range of use before measurement.
• Select a one higher voltage than the value to be measured
as well as where the pointer of a meter moves to a
considerable extent.
• Select the maximum range and measure in case the extent
of value to be measured can not be predicted.
1. Adjustment of meter to zero position:
Turn the zero position adjuster so that the pointer may align
right to the zero position.

2. Range Selection:
Select proper range for the item to be measured and set the
range selector knob accordingly

Preparation for Measurement