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This document provides information about using a digital multimeter. It describes the key parts of a multimeter including the display, selection knob, and probe ports. It provides step-by-step instructions for measuring voltage and current safely. Key safety precautions are outlined such as not overloading the meter and being careful not to touch components while taking measurements. References for more information on using multimeters are also included.

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This document provides information about using a digital multimeter. It describes the key parts of a multimeter including the display, selection knob, and probe ports. It provides step-by-step instructions for measuring voltage and current safely. Key safety precautions are outlined such as not overloading the meter and being careful not to touch components while taking measurements. References for more information on using multimeters are also included.

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COURSE DIPLOMA IN ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING (CONTROL)

COURSE CODE DEE10013

NAME MUHAMMAD HARISH DANIAL BIN SHARUL MAZNAN

MATRIX NO 08DJK21F1059

TITLE DIGITAL MULTIMETER

DATE 27/11/2021
SUBMITTED

LECTURER
NAME

MARKS
Multimeter, also known as a volt-ohm meter, is a handheld tester
used to measure electrical voltage, current (amperage),
resistance, and other values. Multimeters come in analog and
digital versions and are useful for everything from
and complex diagnostics. They are one of the tools preferred by
electricians for troubleshooting electrical problems on motors,
appliances, circuits, power supplies, and wiring systems.

DIGITAL MULTIMETER

Digital multimeters are the most commonly available


type and include simple versions as well as advanced designs for
electronics engineers. In place of the moving needle and scale
found on analog meters, digital meters provide readings on an
LCD screen. They tend to cost more than analog multimeters,
but the price difference is minimal among basic versions.
Advanced testers are much more expensive.

Digital multimeters typically are better than analog in the


voltmeter function, due to the higher resistance of digital. But
for most users, the primary advantage of digital testers is the
easy-to-read and highly accurate digital
PART OF MULTIMETER

1.Display

The display usually has four digits and the ability to display a
negative sign. A few multimeters better viewing in low light
situations.have illuminated displays for

2.Selection Knob

The selection knob allows the user to set the multimeter to


read different things such as milliamps (mA) of current, voltage
(V) and resistance (Ω).

3.Ports
Two probes are plugged into two of the ports on the front
of the unit. COM stands for common and is almost always
connected to Ground or ‘-’ of a circuit. The COM probe is
conventionally black but there is no difference between the red
probe and black probe other than color. 10A is the special port

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used when measuring large currents (greater than 200mA).
mAVΩ is the port that the red probe is conventionally plugged
in to. This port allows the measurement of current (up to
200mA), voltage (V), and resistance (Ω). The probes have a
banana type connector on the end that plugs into the multimeter.
Any probe with a banana plug will work with this meter. This
allows for different types of probes to be used.

STEPS TO USE THE MULTIMETER WHEN MEASURING


VOLTAGE

MEASURING VOLTAGE

1. Power off the circuity/wiring under test if there is a danger


of shorting out closely spaced adjacent wires, terminals or
other points which have differing voltages.
2. Plug the black ground probe lead into the COM socket on
the meter (see photo below).
3. Plug the red positive probe lead into the socket marked V
(usually also marked with the Greek letter "omega" Ω and
possibly a diode symbol).
4. If the meter has has a manual range selection dial, turn this
to select AC or DC volts and pick a range to give the
required accuracy. So for instance measuring 12 volts on
the 20 volt range will give more decimal places than on the
200 volt range.
If the meter is autoranging, turn the dial to the 'V' setting
with the symbol for AC or DC (see "What Do the Symbols
on the Range Dial Mean?" below).
5. A multimeter must be connected in parallel in a circuit (see
diagram below) in order to measure voltage. So this means
the two test probes should be connected in parallel with the
voltage source, load or any other two points across which
voltage needs to be measured.
6. Touch the black probe against the first point of the
circuitry/wiring.
7. Power up the equipment.
8. Touch the other red probe against the second point of test.
Ensure you don't bridge the gap between the point being
tested and adjacent wiring, terminals or tracks on a PCB.
9. Take the reading on the LCD display.

MEASURING CURRENT

1. Turn off the power in the circuit being measured.


2. Connect the probe leads as shown in the photo below. Plug
the black ground probe lead into the COM socket.
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3. Plug the red positive probe lead either into the mA socket
or the high current socket which is usually marked 10A
(some meters have a 20 A socket instead of 10A). The mA
socket is often marked with the maximum current and if
you estimate that the current will be greater than this value,
you must use the 10 A socket, otherwise you will end up
blowing a fuse in the meter. On some meters, there is no
additional socket for measuring current and the same socket
is used as for measuring voltage (usually marked VΩmA).
4. A multimeter must be inserted in series in a circuit in order
to measure current. See the diagram below.
5. Turn the dial on the meter to the highest current range (or
the 10A range if the probe is in the 10A socket). If the
meter is autoranging, set it to the "A" or mA setting. (See
the photo above for an explanation of symbols used).
6. Turn on the power.
7. If the range is too high, you can switch to a lower range to
get a more accurate reading.
8. Remember to return the positive probe to the V socket
when finished measuring current. The meter is practically a
short circuit when the lead is in the mA or 10 A socket. If
you forget and connect the meter to a voltage source when
the lead is in this position, you may end up blowing a fuse
at best or blowing up the meter at worst! (On some meters
the 10A range is un-fused).
SAFETY PRECAUTION

• Do not drop any meter.


• Do not overload any meter. When in doubt, use a high
range that you know will not be overloaded. You can
always switch to a lower range if necessary.
• Do not tamper with precision instruments. Let a competent
instrument repair person service precision instruments.
• Before you connect a meter to a circuit, ensure that the
range switch is set to an appropriate position.
• Carefully check circuit connections before applying power
to meters.
• Be careful not to touch any other electronic components
within the equipment.
• Be careful not to touch the probe tips to each other while
connected to anything else.
• Never switch settings (voltage to current for example)
while the probes are connected to circuit

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REFERENCE

1.https://www.popularmechanics.com/home/tools/a28084082/ho
w-to-use-a-multimeter/
2. https://learn.sparkfun.com/tutorials/how-to-use-a-
multimeter/parts-of-a-multimeter
3.
https://ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub/multimeters101/chapter/
1-1-use-and-storage-of-multimeters/

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