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    This document provides guidance on how to read the settings on a multimeter and understand what they mean. It explains that voltage is measured in Volts and indicated with V, current with A, and resistance with Ω. The settings are used to test aspects of both AC and DC circuits. Additional settings include continuity testing and diode testing. The ports are labeled according to the function and should match the probes and circuit being tested. Understanding the basic settings and symbols is important for operating an unfamiliar multimeter.

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    This document provides guidance on how to read the settings on a multimeter and understand what they mean. It explains that voltage is measured in Volts and indicated with V, current with A, and resistance with Ω. The settings are used to test aspects of both AC and DC circuits. Additional settings include continuity testing and diode testing. The ports are labeled according to the function and should match the probes and circuit being tested. Understanding the basic settings and symbols is important for operating an unfamiliar multimeter.

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    This document provides guidance on how to read the settings on a multimeter and understand what they mean. It explains that voltage is measured in Volts and indicated with V, current with A, and resistance with Ω. The settings are used to test aspects of both AC and DC circuits. Additional settings include continuity testing and diode testing. The ports are labeled according to the function and should match the probes and circuit being tested. Understanding the basic settings and symbols is important for operating an unfamiliar multimeter.

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    Lightning Arrester Circuit Breaker: Description Symbol Description Symbol

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    DESCRIPTION SYMBOL DESCRIPTION SYMBOL

    Lightning Arrester
    Circuit Breaker

    Surge Arrester
    Fuse

    or

    Ground (Earth) Fuse Cut out

    Main Distribution
    Ground (Frame) Panel Board

    Service Entrance Power Panel Board


    or
    (Power)
    2–w 3–w
    Service Entrance Lighting Panel Board
    (Telephone)

    Motor Controller, 3
    Kilowatt-Hour Meter Pole Across-the-Line

    or

    DESCRIPTION SYMBOL DESCRIPTION SYMBOL


    Combination Type
    Motor, Controller;
    ATL Starter Plus
    Safety Switch Fused Disconnect
    Switch
    or

    Combination Type
    Motor, controller;
    Disconnected ATL Starter Plus
    Switch Circuit Breaker

    Air Circuit Breaker Oil Circuit Breaker

    Current Magnetic Starter


    Transformer
    Cabinet

    SWITCHES
    S4W
    Single Pole Four-Way
    S
    Duplex (2 single SAD
    pole switches on Automatic Door
    one switch plate)
    S2
    Triplex (3 single SK
    pole switches on Key Operated
    one switch plate)
    S3
    S2P SM
    Double Pole Master Selector
    S3P
    Three Pole
    Remote Control
    SRC
    CEILING WALL

    Incandescent Single
    Lamp Connvenience

    Duplex
    Vapor Discharge Convenience
    Lamp
    Weatherproof
    Drop Cord Lamp Convenience

    Exit Lamp Cooking Range

    Fluorescent Lamp Convenience with


    Switch

    Lamp Outlet with


    Pull Switch Clothes Dryer
    Convenience

    Outlet with Blank Ground Fault


    Cover Circuit Interrupter
    (GFCI)
    Triplex
    Fan Convenience

    Clock Bell (Indicate


    Voltage

    Speacial Purpose
    Outlet Floor Outlet
    (ACU,WH,D,R, (P, T, I)
    ect.)

    Pull Box Push Button


    Junction Box Intercom

    Three Wires in Cable Bell (Indicate


    or Raceway Voltage)

    Four Wires in Cable Buzzer (Indicate


    or Raceway Voltage

    Riser Up Crossed Wires


    Connected

    Riser Down Crossed Wires not


    Conneted
    Multi- tester
    The labels on a multimeter can seem like their own language to a layman, and even people with electrical experience may need a
    helping hand if they encounter an unfamiliar multimeter with an offbeat abbreviation system. Fortunately, it won't take long to translate
    the settings and understand how to read the scale, so you can get back to your work.

    Part 1
    Reading the Dial Settings
    1.
    1
    Test AC or DC voltage. In general, V indicates voltage, a squiggly line indicates alternating current (found in household circuits), and a
    straight or dashed line indicates direct current (found in most batteries). The line can appear next to or over the letter. [1]
    o The setting for testing voltage in an AC circuit is typically marked V~, ACV, or VAC.
    o To test voltage on a DC circuit, set the multimeter to V–, V---, DCV, or VDC.

    2
    Set the multimeter to measure current. Because current is measured in amperes, it is abbreviated A. Choose direct current or
    alternating current, whichever the circuit you are testing is made for. Analog multimeters typically do not have the ability to test current.
    o A~, ACA, and AAC are for alternating current.
    o A–, A---, DCA, and ADC are for direct current.

    3
    Find the resistance setting. This is marked by the Greek letter omega: Ω. This is the symbol used to denote ohms, the unit used to
    measure resistance. On older multimeters, this is sometimes labeled R for resistance instead.

    4
    Use DC+ and DC-. If your multimeter has this setting, keep it on DC+ when testing a direct current. If you aren't getting a reading and
    suspect you've got the positive and negative terminals attached to the wrong ends, switch to DC- to correct this without having to adjust
    the wires.[2]

    5
    Understand other symbols. If you're not sure why there are multiple settings for voltage, current, or resistance, read the
    troubleshooting section for information on ranges. Besides these basic settings, most multimeters have a couple additional settings. If
    more than one of these marks is next to the same setting, it may do both simultaneously, or you may need to refer to the manual.
    o ))) or a similar series of parallel arcs indicates the "continuity test." At this setting, the multimeter will beep if the two probes

    are electrically connected.[3]


    o A right-pointing arrow with a cross through it marks the "diode test," for testing whether one-way electrical circuits are
    connected.[4]
    o Hz stands for Hertz, the unit for measuring the frequency of AC circuits. [5]
    o –|(– symbol indicates the capacitance setting.

    6
    Read the port labels. Most multimeters have three ports or holes. Sometimes, the ports will be labeled with symbols that match the
    symbols described above. If these symbols are unclear, refer to this guide:
    o The black probe always goes into the port labeled COM for common (also called the ground. (The other end of the black
    lead always connects to the negative terminal.)
    o When measuring voltage or resistance, the red probe goes into the port with the smallest current label (often mA for
    milliamps).[6]
    o When measuring current, the red probe goes into the port labeled to withstand the amount of expected current. Typically,
    the port for low-current circuits has a fuse rated to 200mA while the high-current port is rated to 10A.[7]

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