How To Use Woods Multimeter

Choose the ac or dc setting on the multimeter depending on what you re testing.

How to use woods multimeter. You can use a digital multimeter to measure both dc and ac voltage. Set switch to the correct measurement type and range for the measurement to be made. Once you have located the poles take the probes and place them on the negative and positive sides of the fuse. 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. Turn the meter on.

Plug the black probe into the com port on your multimeter. The woods mini manual range multimeter features 6 test functions and 16 measuring ranges for more accurate readings. If the reading is a flat 0 that s fine too. If the number on the multimeter is less than 1 then your multimeter is functioning correctly. Make sure the red probe is connected to the port with a v next to it.

Plug the red probe into the vωma port. Insert the probes into the correct connections this is required because there may be a number of different connections that can be used. Plug the black probe intocom and the red probe into mavω. To test the continuity setting s calibration touch the 2 terminals together and hold them in place. Switch it off unplug it from the wall and remove any batteries.

To begin make sure no current is running through the circuit or component you want to test. Multimeter is catiii 300v and ul listed. 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. Almost all portable electronics use direct current not alternating current.

Connect the red probe to the positive side of your component which is where the current is coming from. 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. 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. Move the dial to v if you re measuring ac voltage or switch the dial to v to measure dc voltage.