How To Use Woods Multimeter

Set switch to the correct measurement type and range for the measurement to be made.

How to use woods multimeter. You can use a digital multimeter to measure both dc and ac voltage. To start let s measure voltage on a aa battery. 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. When using the meter it is possible to follow a number of simple steps. Set the multimeter to 2v in the dc direct current range.

Multimeter is catiii 300v and ul listed. To begin make sure no current is running through the circuit or component you want to test. Almost all portable electronics use direct current not alternating current. Plug the black lead into the com terminal and the red lead into the v terminal. Choose the ac or dc setting on the multimeter depending on what you re testing.

Turn the meter on. Make sure the red probe is connected to the port with a v next to it. 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. Multimeter is catiii 300v and ul listed. Insert the probes into the correct connections this is required because there may be a number of different connections that can be used.

Switch it off unplug it from the wall and remove any batteries. Plug the black probe into the com port on your multimeter. 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. Touch the metal parts of your terminals together to make sure it works.

Once you have located the poles take the probes and place them on the negative and positive sides of the fuse. Connect the black probe to the battery s ground or and the red probe to power or. Connect the red probe to the positive side of your component which is where the current is coming from. If the reading is a flat 0 that s fine too. The woods mini manual range multimeter features 6 test functions and 16 measuring ranges for more accurate readings.