Department of petrochemical

College of Technical Engineering

Duhok polytechnic University
Physic lab

Name of student : Muhammad Akram

Group:B
Name of Experiment :introduction to laboratory
instruments
No, of Experiment: (1)
Date :15-11-2016
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.