Republic of the Philippines

State Universities and Colleges

Iloilo Science and University Technology
Miagao Campus
Miagao, Iloilo

LOUIE CAPUNGHA
MR. HELMAR EA
STUDENT
INSTRUCTOR

ANALOG MULTI-TESTER

An analog multimeter (AMM) is a multi-purpose electronic testing device that is

capable of measuring voltage, current, and resistance and often has the function to test
for frequency and signal power. The display of an analog multimeter usually relies on a
microammeter to move a physical pointer over a calibrated scale. The device may also
be referred to as a multitester or a Volt-Ohm meter.
The standard set of functions for an analog multimeter will include the measurement of
voltage in volts, resistance in ohms, and current in amperes. Some models extend the
measurement capability to include capacitance, conductance, inductance and
frequency. Changing between the quantities measured is a matter of switch setting on
the device itself along with the use of various detachable probes. A separate calibrated
scale in the display area represents each quantity that can be measured. A moving
pointer indicates the resulting value of a measurement.

Parts of an Analog Multi-tester

TEST PROBE- Positive (red) negative (black) is use to connect the circuit to the
electrical components being tested.

RANGE SELECTOR KNOB-(selector switch) makes it possible to select different

function and range of the meter.
POINTER The needle-shape rod that moves over the scale of a meter. It is
mechanically connected to the moving coil. It indicates the measured values on the
multimeter.
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 quantity. Scale can have
different types of scale, for voltage and current readings the scales have mostly linear
which mean equal division for resistance .
ZERO-OHM ADJUSTMENT KNOB is used to zero-in the pointer before measuring
resistance

Reference:
Michael T. Enriquez., et, al. Antonio M. Andres Sr. Simple Electronics (page 5590)