THE

MULTITESTER
The Multitester or multimeter is
sometimes called the VOM (voltmeter,
ohmmeter, milliammeter). It is the best
instrument that can measure voltage,
resistance and current. It is generally
made of two types: the analog and the
digital.

PARTS OF A
MULTITESTER
POINTER. The
needle-shaped rod
that moves over the
scale of a meter.
Pointer It is mechanically
connected to the
moving coil. it
indicates the
measured values on
the multimeter

RANGE SELECTOR KNOB

(Selector switch) makes it
possible to select different
functions and range of the
meter.

Adjustment screw makes it

possible to adjust the pointer
to the zero position of the
scale.

SCALE is a series of
marking used for
reading
the value of a
Range -can have
quantity
different
types of scale, for
voltage
and current readings
the
scales have mostly
Test probe positive
linear
(red),
which means equal
negative (black) is
division. For
used to
resistance
connect the circuit to the
electrical components
being

Zero-ohm
Adjusting
Knob is
used to zero-in
the pointer
before
measuring

Proper care and maintenance of the

multi tester
1. Read manual of
instructions on how to
operate the multi- tester.
2. In reading the amount of
voltage, always start with
the highest range to avoid
reading voltage higher than
the tester setting.
3. Be sure that the tester is
set to the correct range
setting: resistance range
when measuring the ohm,
voltage range when
measuring voltage and
ammeter range when
measuring the value of

4. Always
check
the
condition of its battery.
Worn out batteries will
damage the internal
setting of the tester.
5. When the tester is not
in used or will be
stored, set the
selector switch to
1000V
or
to
OFF
position.
6.

Never drop the tester.

How to read the meter scale of the multi

tester
To read the resistance range of the multi-tester, the
given table below will be used. The unit of
measurement to be used to determine its
resistance is ohm.
Range

0-2

2-10

10-20

20-50

50-100

100-200

X1

0.2

0.5

20

X10

10

20

50

200

X1K

20

50

100

200

500

2K

X10
k

200

500

1K

2K

5K

20K

Pointer
deflection
Range
setting is X1
Reading is
2.5ohms

Pointer
deflection
Range
setting is
X10
Reading is
25 ohms

Set Range X1k

5
4
1

2500
(9)

600

(10)

ACV - Alternating Current Voltage (current from Meralco and

generators )

- Red or Black Scale (start to highest

value)

Val. per
Multiplier
Grid

Range

Scale

1000

0 10

x100

20

250

0 - 250

x1

50

0 - 50

x1

10

0 - 10

x1

0.2

Set Range 1000 ACV (Scale 0-10)

?
?

220 ACV

440 ACV

Set Range 250 ACV (Scale 0-250)

?

55 ACV

Set Range 50 ACV (Scale 0-50)

?
?

Set Range 10 ACV (Scale 0-10)

?
?

11 ACV

22 ACV

DCV Direct Current Voltage (Batteries, power supply)

- Black Scale (start to highest value)

Range

Scale

1000
250
50
10
2.5
.5

0 10
0 - 250
0 - 50
0 - 10
0-250
0-50

Val. per
Multiplier
Grid

x100
x1
x1
x1
x.01
x.01

20
5
1
0.2
0.5
0.001

Set Range 1000 DCV (Scale 0-10)

Set Range 250 DCV (Scale 0-250)

Set Range 50 DCV (Scale 0-50)

Set Range 10 DCV (Scale 0-10)

Set Range 2.5 DCV (Scale 0-250)

Set Range .5 DCV (Scale 0-50)