Getting the Most from Your Multimeter

In this book, different types of multimeters are shown and explained, from the older types of analog moving coil meters like the Simpson 260 to the latest types of multifunction meters like the Fluke 117. Examples have been given and a number of troubleshooting scenarios have been covered from basic voltage measurements with batteries, to more complex troubleshooting problems which require a number of steps. Safety issues have been addressed explaining the different classes of meters and what type of voltages that they are designed to measure and how failure to be constantly vigilant with electricity can result in fatal accidents to persons or irreparable damage to equipment. Explanations are given as to why moving coil meters still have their place (such as in the observation of slowly changing voltages) and as to why every voltage and current measurement affect the circuit being checked.