PRESENTATION

of AMMETER
GROUP NAME:
NIK MUHD AFNAN AE080205
IBRAHIM BIN TAHIR AE080169
MUHAMMAD NIDZAMUDDIN AE080165
MUHAMMAD RAFII AE080107
MUHAMMAD ZULFAHMI AE080120
INTRODUCTION
Ammeter is a measuring instrument used to measure the
electric current in a circuit.
Electric currents are measured in amperes(A)
Smaller values of current can be measured using a
milliameter or a microammeter.
The operating principle of an ammeter depends on the nature
of the current to be measured and the accuracy required.
The D’Arsonval galvanometer or moving coil ammeter.
It uses magnetic deflection where current passing through a
coil causes the coil to move in a magnetic field.
 The voltage drop across the coil is kept to a minimum to
minimize resistance across the ammeter in any circuit into
which it is inserted.
TYPE OF AMMETER
HOW AMMETER WORKS
ANALOG VS DIGITAL
AMMETER
Analog Ammeter
Needle and Calibrated scale to indicate value
Usually requires simple mental calculation
Measure ampere or current flow in a circuit
Provide information on current draw as well circuit continuity
Detect has lowered the circuit resistance
High resistance or poor connection in the circuit unintentional
ground or defective component
No current indicate an open circuit or loss power
Always be connected in series with the circuit
It is connected by attaching the positive lead to the positive or
battery side of the circuit and the negative to negative or ground
side of circuit.
Digital Ammeter
Display those values on a digital display
Usually simpler to read and many will adjust to the
proper range required for the
Auto ranging meter require the operator to select the
proper range.
Often capable of measuring smaller current
All the way down to micro amps
 
Easy to use because they give a specific value
Elimination need to interpret the analog meter needle
on its scale
Always connected in parallel
HOW TO USE AMMETER
To measure current in a circuit is to break the circuit
open and insert an "ammeter" in series (in-line) with
the circuit
Because measuring current in this manner requires
the meter be made part of the circuit.
When an ammeter is placed in series with a circuit, it
ideally drops no voltage as current goes through it.
Consequently, an ammeter will act as a short circuit if
placed in parallel (across the terminals of) a
substantial source of voltage,potentially damaging the
meter.
APPLICATION