Department of petrochemical

College of Technical Engineering

Duhok polytechnic University
Physic lab
Name of student :

Muhammad Akram

Group:B
Name

of

Experiment

laboratory instruments
No, of Experiment: (1)
Date :15-11-2016

:introduction

to

Multimeter
A multimeter is used to make various electrical measurements, such as AC
and DC voltage, AC and DC current, and resistance. It is called a multimeter
because it combines the functions of a voltmeter, ammeter, and ohmmeter.
Multimeters may also have other functions, such as diode and continuity
tests. Digital multimeter give more accurate reading then analog multimeter.
It is also easy to read the measured value.

TYPE OF MULTIMETER

There are 2 type of multimeter that is always used when measuring electrical
device , analog and digital multimeter.

Analog multimeter have a analog scale. Analog multimeter is less

accurate because there is error when reading the scale. It is cause by human
error when reading the scale. Digital multimeter

Digital multimeter is the latest type of multimeter that is used. It is

called digital because the scale reading is in digital scale in the display. It is
easy when reading the scale. So it give more accurate reading.

HARDWARE OF MULTIMETER
Multimeter has many component to do many electrical circuit testing. Firstly,
LCD Display is used to display the measured value from the testing. The Off
switch function is to turn off the multimeter when not in used. This can save
multimeter battery life. The turn knob function is to choose the variable test
from testing direct current (DC) value to testing the transistor. Another
component for the multimeter is test lead/probe that is act as electric
conductor for taking measurement from electronic device

There are three jack in the multimeter. The first is COM jack. It is the place to
connect the black test probe. V mA jack is the place to connect the red
test probe. The last one is 10A jack, the purpose is to connect the test lead
when use for measure 10A current range.

Procedure:
1-Draw a panel of DC power supply on piece of paper.
2-Draw three type of multimeter on a paper.

Discussion:
Why do we use multimeters?
Answer: A multimeter is used to make various electrical
measurements, such as AC and DC voltage, AC and DC current, and
resistance. It is called a multimeter because it combines the
functions of a voltmeter, ammeter, and ohmmeter. Multimeters may
also have other functions, such as diode and continuity tests. The
descriptions and pictures that follow are specific to the Fluke 73
Series III Multimeter, but other multimeters are similar.