Multimeter

A multimeter is used to make various electrical measurements, such as AC and DC

voltage, AC and DC current, and resistance. It is called a multimeter because it combines
the functions of a voltmeter, ammeter, and ohmmeter. Multimeters may also have other
functions, such as diode and continuity tests.
Digital multimeter give more accurate reading then analog multimeter. It is also easy to
read the measured value.
TYPE OF MULTIMETER

There are 2 type of multimeter that is always used when measuring electrical device ,
analog and digital multimeter.

Analog multimeter – Analog multimeter have a analog scale. Analog multimeter is

less accurate because there is error when reading the scale. It is cause by human error
when reading the scale.
Digital multimeter – Digital multimeter is the latest type of multimeter that is used.
It is called digital because the scale reading is in digital scale in the display. It is easy
when reading the scale. So it give more accurate reading.

HARDWARE OF MULTIMETER
Multimeter has many component to do many electrical circuit testing. Firstly, LCD
Display is used to display the measured value from the testing. The Off switch
function is to turn off the multimeter when not in used. This can save multimeter
battery life. The turn knob function is to choose the variable test from testing direct
current (DC) value to testing the transistor. Another component for the multimeter is
test lead/probe that is act as electric conductor for taking measurement from
electronic device.

There are three jack in the multimeter. The first is COM jack. It is the place to
connect the black test probe. V Ώ mA jack is the place to connect the red test probe.
The last one is 10A jack, the purpose is to connect the test lead when use for measure
10A current range.

After that is the DC Voltage Range . It is used to measured DC voltage in the electric
or the electronic circuit. After that is the AC Voltage Range, the function is to test the
AC voltage in the electronic circuit. The ohm range in the multimeter is used for
measure the resistance in the electronic component.
The function of DC Current Range and 10A Current Range is to measured the
value of current flow in the electrical component.

The multimeter is also equip with many testers such as Transistor Tester, Diode
tester, hFE Check to test the complex semiconductor current, voltage and
resistance .

PERFORMANCE
Multimeter performance is depend on how it is used and what quantity is measured.
To make sure the multimeter in the best performance we must take care of the
multimeter. Do not over used the multimeter to measure something it can degrade the
multimeter performance

ADVANTAGE
Multimeter can be used to take many type of measurement from electrical device. It is
more easy to take measurement from the conventional device such as ammeter,
ohmmeter and voltmeter.

DISADVANTAGE
Multimeter is a sensitive equipment. So it has some disadvantage. Multimeter cannot
be used to take extremely high measurement

MAINTENANCE
To make sure the multimeter in the good condition we must do the maintenance.The
type of maintenance is , we must replace the battery in the multimeter in every one
year . Do not store the multimeter in hot and wet place.