THE MULTITESTER

The Multitester or multimeter is

sometimes called the VOM (voltmeter,
ohmmeter, milliammeter). It is an instrument
that can measure voltage, resistance, and
current. It is generally made of two types: the
analog and the digital.
A. PARTS OF A MULTITESTE
POINTER. The needle-
shaped rod that moves
over the scale of a
meter.

Pointer. It is
mechanically
connected to the
moving oil. it indicates
the measured values on
the multimeter scale.
RANGE SELECTOR KNOB
(Selector switch) makes it possible to
select different functions and range of
the meter.
Adjustment screw makes it possible to adjust the pointer
to the zero position of the scale.
SCALE is a series of
markings used for reading
the value of a
SCALE can have different
types of scale, for voltage
and current readings the
scales have mostly linear
which means equal division.
 Always rest the function switch at 250V AC, if an OFF position is not
available in the instrument
For current and voltage measurements, always set the function
switch in the correct setting which is a little higher than the expected
current or voltage present in the circuit.
Place the instrument in a cool dry place, away from any magnetic devices, and
free from vibrations.
Oscilloscope. An oscilloscope (commonly abbreviated CRO, for
cathode-ray oscilloscope, or scope) is a piece of electronic test
equipment that allows signal voltages to be viewed, usually as a two-
dimensional graph of one or more electrical potential differences
(vertical axis) plotted as a function of time or of some other voltage
(horizontal axis).
Signal generator. A signal generator is a device which produces simple
waveforms.
Test probe positive (red),
negative (black) is used to
connect the circuit to the
electrical components being
tested

Zero-ohm adjustingKnob is
used to zero-in the pointer
before measuring resistance.
 How to read the meter scale of the multitester

Voltage scale
Range setting is
10 V (used 0-10
scale) Reading is
4.4V
Voltage scale Range
setting is 50V (used 0-10
scale) Reading is 24V
Voltage scale Range
setting is 250V (used 0-10
scale) Reading is 110V
Self-Check 2.1 PARTS OF A MULTITESTER
1. 4.

2.

5.

3.
6
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1._______ VOLT
2.____VOLTS

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