Iloilo Science and University Technology Miagao Campus Miagao, Iloilo
LOUIE CAPUNGHA MR. HELMAR EA STUDENT INSTRUCTOR
ANALOG MULTI-TESTER
An analog multimeter (AMM) is a multi-purpose electronic testing device that is
capable of measuring voltage, current, and resistance and often has the function to test for frequency and signal power. The display of an analog multimeter usually relies on a microammeter to move a physical pointer over a calibrated scale. The device may also be referred to as a multitester or a Volt-Ohm meter. The standard set of functions for an analog multimeter will include the measurement of voltage in volts, resistance in ohms, and current in amperes. Some models extend the measurement capability to include capacitance, conductance, inductance and frequency. Changing between the quantities measured is a matter of switch setting on the device itself along with the use of various detachable probes. A separate calibrated scale in the display area represents each quantity that can be measured. A moving pointer indicates the resulting value of a measurement.
Parts of an Analog Multi-tester
TEST PROBE- Positive (red) negative (black) is use to connect the circuit to the electrical components being tested.
RANGE SELECTOR KNOB-(selector switch) makes it possible to select different
function and range of the meter. POINTER The needle-shape rod that moves over the scale of a meter. It is mechanically connected to the moving coil. It indicates the measured values on the multimeter. ADJUSTMENT SCREW makes it possible to adjust the pointer to the zero position of the scale. SCALE is a series of marking used for reading the value of quantity. Scale can have different types of scale, for voltage and current readings the scales have mostly linear which mean equal division for resistance . ZERO-OHM ADJUSTMENT KNOB is used to zero-in the pointer before measuring resistance
Reference: Michael T. Enriquez., et, al. Antonio M. Andres Sr. Simple Electronics (page 5590)