Introduction to the Multimeter
This video shows you how to use one of the fundamental instruments of electrical and electronics design and troubleshooting-the multimeter. This instrument can measure ac and dc voltages, currents and resistances. Most modern intruments have digital readout and are called digital multimeters or digital voltmeters (DMM or DVMs). Some DMM can also measure other component values, such as capacitance. They may even have the ability to measure temperature with the correct external probe.
This collection of videos shows you the functions of a typical DMM. There is also another presentation that demonstrates how to use the DMM to check the values of resistors. The pages gives links for both students working with the on-campus lab equipment and for online students using the recomended DMM specified for the online program.
Presentation Time/Description (On-campus Students):
- Part 1: 1:54: Introduction To the Bench-top Digital Multimeter
- Part 2: 4:54: Measuring Resistance With the Multimeter
Presentation Time/Description (Online Students)
- Part 3: 6:10: Introduction To the Portable Digital Multimeter
- Part 4: 3:43: Measuring Resistance With the Portable Multimeter