Using the multimeter

A multimeter is a device used to measure voltage, resistance and current in electronics & electrical equipment.
It is also used to test continuity between to 2 points to verify if there are any breaks in a circuit or line.

There are two styles of multimeter Analog & Digital;
– Analog has a needle style gauge
– Digital has a LCD display  (Only the digital type is discussed in this eguide.)

View the slides below to learn about how to use the multimeter. Use the bar at the bottom of the slides to navigate through the instruction material. You can expand the slides by click the arrows icon on the bottom right.

Step through the following slides check how to set up the multimeter for your experiments.

You should also read the instructions provided with your multimeter.

You can read about other digital multimeters here (Optional) : Multimeters 101: Basic Operation, Care and Maintenance and Advanced Troubleshooting for the Skilled Trades