how to use analog multimeter | analog multimeter tutorial | Check AC volt with analog multimeter
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The video starts by introducing the different parts of an analog multimeter, including the scale, needle, calibrating knob, zero ohm adjuster, selection area, connecting ports, and probes.
Learn how to measure DC current using an analog multimeter. This section details connecting the probes, selecting the appropriate range, calibrating the multimeter, and interpreting the reading from the scale. It also emphasizes connecting the multimeter in series with the circuit.
This part explains the process of measuring DC voltage. It covers connecting the probes, identifying the DC voltage section and range, selecting an appropriate range (or starting with the maximum range if unknown), calibrating the multimeter, and reading the DC voltage from the correct scale.
The video demonstrates how to measure AC voltage. It shows how to connect the probes, identify the AC voltage section, select the correct range, calibrate the multimeter, and take a reading from an AC power source.
This section focuses on measuring resistance with an analog multimeter. It covers connecting the probes to the 'omic' port, selecting a range, calibrating by shorting the probes, adjusting for no deflection, and multiplying the reading by the selected range multiplier.
Finally, the video explains how to check continuity with an analog multimeter, using an electrical switch as an example. It demonstrates how to select the buzzer setting, connect the probes, and interpret the sound (or lack thereof) to determine if a component has continuity in its 'on' and 'off' positions.