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Multi Meter

A multimeter is an instrument that combines an ammeter, voltmeter, and ohmmeter into a single device. It uses a function switch to connect the appropriate circuit to the meter movement to measure DC and AC voltage, DC current, and resistance. A multimeter consists of a DC milliammeter, DC voltmeter, AC voltmeter, microammeter, and ohmmeter. It uses half-wave rectification to measure AC voltage. The range of the ohmmeter can be changed using a shunt resistance and adjusting the battery voltage.

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Multi Meter

A multimeter is an instrument that combines an ammeter, voltmeter, and ohmmeter into a single device. It uses a function switch to connect the appropriate circuit to the meter movement to measure DC and AC voltage, DC current, and resistance. A multimeter consists of a DC milliammeter, DC voltmeter, AC voltmeter, microammeter, and ohmmeter. It uses half-wave rectification to measure AC voltage. The range of the ohmmeter can be changed using a shunt resistance and adjusting the battery voltage.

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Multimeter

• A multimeter is basically a PMMC meter. To measure dc current the meter acts as an ammeter with
a low series resistance.
• Range changing is accomplished by shunts in such a way that the current passing through the
meter does not exceed the maximum rated value.
• A multimeter consists of an ammeter, voltmeter and ohmmeter combined, with a function switch
to connect the appropriate circuit to the D’Arsonval movement.
• It consists of a dc milliammeter, a dc voltmeter, an ac voltmeter, a microammeter, and an
ohmmeter.
Diagram of a Multimeter
Microammeter & DC Ammeter
• DC Voltmeter
AC Voltmeter
• To measure ac voltage, the output
ac voltage is rectified by a half
wave rectifier before the current
passes through the meter. .
• The diode conducts when a reverse
voltage appears across the diodes,
so that current bypasses the meter
in the reverse direction.
Ohmmeter

The range of an ohmmeter can be changed by connecting the switch to a suitable shunt resistance.
By increasing the battery voltage and using a suitable shunt, the maximum values which the ohmmeter reads can
be changed.
MULTIMETER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

The combination volt-ohm-milliammeter is a basic tool in any electronic laboratory. The proper use
of this instrument increases its accuracy and life.
The following precautions should be observed:
1. To prevent meter overloading and possible damage when checking voltage or current, start with
the highest range of the instrument and move down the range successively.
2. For higher accuracy, the range selected should be such that the deflection falls in the upper half on
the meter scale.
3. For maximum accuracy and minimum loading, choose a voltmeter range such that the total
voltmeter resistance (ohms per volt ¥ full scale voltage) is at least 100 times the resistance of the
circuit under test.
MULTIMETER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

4. Make all resistance readings in the uncrowded portion on the meter scale, whenever possible.
5. Take extra precautions when checking high voltages and checking current in high voltage circuits.
6. Verify the circuit polarity before making a test, particularly when measuring dc current or
voltages.
7. Renew ohmmeter batteries frequently to insure accuracy of the resistance scale.
8. Recalibrate the instrument at frequent intervals.
9. Protect the instrument from dust, moisture, fumes and heat.

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