How To Use Multimeter To Read Voltage

Mags how to videos how to use a multimeter for beginners in this video i will help teach you how use a multimeter to test volts ac dc amps and ohms.

How to use multimeter to read voltage. You will get an introductory video of this multimeter whose link is given in the description of this video. 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. Follow these steps to measure voltage with your multimeter. Now it is time to make some voltage measurements or testing with the multimeter. Plug the probe leads into multimeter specific ports.

Connect the multimeter in parallel. And plug the read prob positive into v marked socket on the meter as shown below. See the following figure. To get an accurate result while protecting the multimeter from damage set the dial at the next highest voltage setting available. Choose a range according to the regular voltage of the device you wish to test.

If you want to use a multimeter to check for ac or dc voltages adjust the selector switch to the highest range provided for ac volts. If you are measuring voltage in your home it s probably ac. Read the value on the display. If it s in your car or in a battery powered device it s probably dc. Plug the black probe ground or negative lead in com socket.

Select a high range on the dial for the test. How to use and read a multimeter to measure voltage. Identify whether the voltage you re measuring is ac or dc. By starting high and working downwards you will avoid damaging the meter by exposing it to a greater voltage than expected. Placing the multimeter in parallel is placing each probe along the leads of the component you want to measure the voltage.

Finally measure the voltage across the led. We have started video tutorial series on how to use multimeter in our channel being engineers and in this video we will show you how to safely measure ac voltages using multimeter. Place the red multimeter lead to the point where the led connects with the resistor and the black multimeter lead to the point where the led connects to the negative side of the battery pack. Connect the multimeter in series. Connect the com probe to the other side of your component.