Multimeter structure and meaning of each symbol and its use
Structure of multimeter (500 type)
A multimeter consists of three main parts: the meter head, measuring circuit, and conversion switch.
Header
It is a highly sensitive magneto electric DC ammeter, and the main performance indicators of a multimeter depend largely on the performance of the meter head. The sensitivity of the meter head refers to the value of the direct current flowing through the meter head when the pointer deviates to full scale. The smaller this value, the higher the sensitivity of the meter head. The larger the internal resistance during voltage measurement, the better its performance. There are four scale lines on the meter head, and their functions are as follows: the first line (from top to bottom) is marked with R or Ω, indicating the resistance value. When the switch is in the ohm range, this scale line is read. The second line is marked with ∽ and VA, indicating the values of AC and DC voltage and DC current. When the conversion switch is in the AC or DC voltage or DC current mode and the range is in other positions except for AC 10V, this scale line is read. The third line is marked with 10V, indicating the AC voltage value of 10V. When the conversion switch is in the AC/DC voltage range and the measuring range is at 10V AC, this scale line is read. The fourth item is marked with dB, indicating the audio level.
Measurement line
Measurement circuit is a circuit used to convert various measured signals into small DC currents suitable for meter measurement. It consists of resistors, semiconductor components, and batteries
It can convert various types of measurements (such as current, voltage, resistance, etc.) and different ranges into a certain limit of small DC current through a series of processing (such as rectification, diversion, voltage division, etc.) and send it to the meter for measurement.
Conversion switch
Its function is to select various measurement circuits to meet the measurement requirements of different types and ranges. There are usually two toggle switches, each labeled with different gears and ranges.
