How To Use Woods Multimeter
Plug the red probe into the vωma port.
How to use woods multimeter. Connect the black probe to the battery s ground or and the red probe to power or. Plug the black probe intocom and the red probe into mavω. Multimeter is catiii 300v and ul listed. In this video i go through the basic functions of a cheap multimeter i cover how to measure ac and dc voltage how to measure resistance how to test for co. Choose the ac or dc setting on the multimeter depending on what you re testing.
Plug the black probe into the com port on your multimeter. Insert the probes into the correct connections this is required because there may be a number of different connections that can be used. Set the multimeter to 2v in the dc direct current range. If you hear a beeping sound and see a sign on the screen of your multimeter you know that the fuse is in working condition. If the number on the multimeter is less than 1 then your multimeter is functioning correctly.
When using the meter it is possible to follow a number of simple steps. The woods mini manual range multimeter features 6 test functions and 16 measuring ranges for more accurate readings. To begin make sure no current is running through the circuit or component you want to test. You can use a digital multimeter to measure both dc and ac voltage. Connect the red probe to the positive side of your component which is where the current is coming from.
Switch it off unplug it from the wall and remove any batteries. Set the mode to v with a wavy line if you re measuring ac voltage or to the v with a straight line if you re measuring dc voltage. Move the dial to v if you re measuring ac voltage or switch the dial to v to measure dc voltage. Make sure the red probe is connected to the port with a v next to it. Plug the black lead into the com terminal and the red lead into the v terminal.
Set switch to the correct measurement type and range for the measurement to be made. Touch the metal parts of your terminals together to make sure it works. Almost all portable electronics use direct current not alternating current. If the reading is a flat 0 that s fine too. Turn the meter on.