2006-06-23 04:01:10 · 4 answers · asked by bruce b 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Other - Electronics
A multimeter usually has ranges to measure voltage, current and resistance, and on most of them the voltage ranges can be switched to either d.c. or a.c.
When measuring voltage or current, if you don't know what the value is expected to be, you should play safe and use the highest range first.
Measure voltage across something. For instance, across the terminals of a cell or a battery.
Measure current in series with the circuit. For instance, a battery and bulb and the ammeter (your multimeter switched to a suitable current range) all connected in series.
The resistance of something may be measured by connecting the meter across it - a bulb for instance. Make sure that there is no voltage across, or current through, the item you are measuring.
2006-06-23 07:23:17 · answer #1 · answered by dmb06851 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
A multimeter is an instrument used to check for AC or DC voltages, resistance and continuity of electrical components, and small amounts of current in circuits. This instrument will let you check to see if there is voltage present on a circuit.
2015-07-02 00:07:40 · answer #2 · answered by Robert 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you need to specify what you are using the meter for, there are many settings on it that depend on what you are measuring
2006-06-23 04:05:08 · answer #3 · answered by littledan77 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
read the instructions
2006-06-23 04:04:38 · answer #4 · answered by mi_gl_an 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋