Analog Multitester

• Those that have a moving needle that stops on a number

that is printed on the background behind the moving needle.
The number that the needle stops on indicates the volts,
ohms or amps the meter is measuring depending on how
the control knob is set. Analog multimeters are cheaper than
digital multimeters but not as robust or simple to use.
Analog multimeters are preferred by some technicians
because the movement of the needle can show you some
things that are not so obvious with digital multimeters.
PARTS OF THE ANALOG MULTITESTER
• Pointer or Needle – indicates the values read from the scale
• Scale – shows the value of what is being measured
• Dial/Infinity Knob – points the needle to the 0 at the left side
of the scale
• Zero Ohm Adjuster – adjusts the needle to the right side of
the scale
• Range Selector Knob – allows changing the function and scale
• Range – allows more accurate measurement for small values
• Test Probes – Positive probe (red) and Negative Probe (black)
are used to connect to the circuit or device under test.