How To Use Multimeter

How to use Multimeter
Confidential – For training purpose only Service Technical - Global Business © Hero MotoCorp Ltd
Objectives
• Introduction
• Types of Multimeter
• Precautions before using Multimeter
• Measurements using Multimeter
• Some Typical Measurements
• Quiz
Introduction
• Multimeter is an electronic measuring instrument that combines
several measurement functions in one unit. That’s why it is called
Multimeter.
• A most common tool to check the vehicle electrical systems.
• A typical multimeter can measure :
• Voltage (Volts - V)
• Resistance (Ohms - Ω)
• Current (Amperes - A)
• Continuity
Types of Multimeter
Analogue Multimeter Digital Multimeter
• Multimeter described in this module is digital, which is the most common type
used in the workshops.
Parts of Multimeter
LCD for Readings
Hold Button Backlight Button

Voltage (AC)
Voltage (DC)
Function Switch
Resistance Current (DC)

Continuity Positive (Red) &
Negative (Black)
Jacks Probes
• The multimeter shown in the picture is Mastech MAS830L. It may vary from the
multimeter available with you.
Confidential – For training purpose only Service Technical - Global Business 5 © Hero MotoCorp Ltd
Precautions before Use
• Right probe into the right Jack.
• Black wire will always go into the jack named “COM”.
• Red probe will go into the jack VΩmA, if we are measuring Voltage/ Resistance or
checking Continuity or check current if it is in milli amperes.
• And red probe will go into the jack 10ADC, if we are measuring Currents with high
rating but less than 10 Amperes.
For Measuring
ForFirst, insert Black
Voltage/Resistance/current
Measuring Current
inwire
milliinto “COM”
Amperes or
checking Continuity
*Note : If red probe inserted wrongly by mistake, it can blow the fuse inside the multimeter.
Confidential – For training purpose only Service Technical - Global Business 6 © Hero MotoCorp Ltd
• Always select the parameter (Voltage/ Resistance/ Continuity or Current) carefully
before start taking measurements.
• For selection of correct parameter, Look for the symbols
For Measuring
DC Voltage
For Measuring
Current
For Measuring
Resistance
For Checking
Continuity
• Selection of correct range for given Parameter.
• Select the range according to the standard values. If standard value is not known,
start from the highest available value.
Resistance
Current Voltage
in(R)
Amperes
in(V)
ohms(A)(Ω)
For
ForCurrent,
2R ≤< V200,
< 20,
always
Select
Selectthe
select
the
20020V
10A
Ω
to avoidbydamage
rotatingtoswitch.
multimeter.
For
For200
20 ≤ V R < 2000,
200, Rotate
Rotatethe
the
switch
switch toto 200V
2kΩ and,
and,
For
For2000
200 ≤≤VR<<600,20k,Rotate
Rotatethe
the
switch to 20kΩ.
600V.
Measuring Voltage
• Voltage is always measured with multimeter probes connected in parallel to the
circuit.
• Hence, connect Red Probe of multimeter to positive terminal and black probe to
negative terminal in a circuit.
• Voltage can be checked in Live circuits only.
Measuring Current
• Current is always measured with multimeter probes connected in Series to the
circuit.
• Hence, connect Red Probe of multimeter to negative terminal of one component
and black probe to negative terminal of other component to check the amount of
current flowing between two components.
• Current can also be checked in Live circuits only.
Measuring Resistance
 Resistance is measured for different coils to check the condition of the coil. For
example: Pulsar Coil, Ignition Coil, Stater Coil and Noise Suppressor Cap
 Resistance can be measured by selecting correct range in multimeter and
connecting the multimeter probes to the two different ends of coil.
 Resistance should be checked in dead circuits only.
Checking Continuity
• To check continuity on a run of wiring, disconnect both ends of the wire.
• Set your multimeter to check continuity with a tone.
• Put one probe on one end of the wire and the other probe on the opposite end of
the wire. The multimeter signals a tone and shows near zero ohms of resistance if
the wire has continuity.
How to check Battery Voltage
• Set the multimeter for DC Voltage at 20 Volts.
• Put red probe on positive terminal of the battery and black probe on the negative
terminal.
• Multimeter will display the Battery Voltage on the screen.
How to check Stator Coil
• Set the multimeter for Resistance at 200 Ohms.
• Put red probe on White wire coming out of stator and black probe on the green
wire.
• Multimeter will display the resistance value on screen.
How to check Ignition Coil (Primary)
• Connect red probe of multimeter on one thimble of Ignition Coil and black probe
to other thimble of ignition coil.
• Multimeter will display the Resistance value on the screen.
How to check Ignition Coil (Secondary)
• Set the multimeter for Resistance at 20k Ohms.
• Connect red probe of multimeter on the thimble where the green wire is
connected and black probe to the open end of HT lead.
How to check Pulsar Coil
• Connect red probe of multimeter on Blue/Yellow wire and black probe on the
Green wire.
How to check Peak Voltage of Pulsar Coil
• Connect the Peak Voltage adaptor with the multimeter. Set the multimeter for voltage at
20 Volts
• Connect red probe of peak voltage adaptor on Blue/Yellow wire and black probe on the
Green wire.
• Crank the engine and multimeter will display peak voltage value on the screen. Peak
Voltage should be more than 1.5 Volts.
Peak
Voltage
Adaptor
How to check Battery Charging Voltage
• Set the multimeter for
Voltage at 20 Volts.
• Connect red probe of
multimeter on positive
terminal of Battery and
black probe on negative
terminal of battery.
• Start the vehicle and rev
up to 5000 rpm, check
for the battery voltage,
should not exceeding
the 14.5V.
How to check Current Drain from Battery
• Set the Red probe and
multimeter for Current
measurement.
• Disconnect the green
wire from the negative
terminal of battery.
• Connect red probe of
multimeter on Green
wire and black probe on
the negative terminal of
battery.
• It should be zero value
on screen while the
ignition switch is off.
Quiz…!!!
1. Multimeter is a device used to measure which electrical

quantity?
A. Voltage B. Resistance
C. Current D. All of the above
Quiz…!!!
2. How a multimeter should be connected to a circuit to

measure current?
A. Parallel to Circuit B. In Series to Circuit
C. It depends on type of multimeter D. None of these
Quiz…!!!
3. Resistance is always measured in which units?
A. Volts B. Amps
C. Ohms D. None of these
Quiz…!!!
4. How a multimeter should be connected to a circuit to

measure Voltage?
A. Parallel to Circuit B. In Series to Circuit
C. It depends on type of multimeter D. None of these
Quiz…!!!
5. Resistance and continuity should always be checked in a live

circuit?
A. True B. False
Quiz…!!!
6. What should be the maximum output Voltage of RR Unit for

battery charging at 5000 RPM?
A. 12.5 V B. 16.5 V
C. 14.5 V D. 16 V
Quiz…!!!
7. What range of Resistance should be selected to measure the

Resistance of Noise Suppressor Cap?
A. 200 B. 2k
C. 20k D. 200k
Quiz…!!!
8. Peak Voltage Adaptor is used to measure peak voltage of

which component?
A. Pulsar Coil B. Ignition Coil/ HT Coil
C. Spark Plug Adaptor D. All of the above
Quiz…!!!
9. How can we check wiring harness for cracks or break using

multimeter?
A. Voltage B. Continuity
C. Resistance D. Current
Quiz…!!!
10. Misuse of Multimeter includes?
A. Wrong selection of Range B. Wrong selection of Parameter
C. Wrong selection of Jack D. All of these
Thanks

How To Use Multimeter

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

You might also like

How To Use Multimeter

Uploaded by

Document Information

Original Description:

Original Title

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

How To Use Multimeter

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

How to use Multimeter

Analogue Multimeter Digital Multimeter

LCD for Readings

Hold Button Backlight Button

Resistance Current (DC)

1. Multimeter is a device used to measure which electrical

C. Current D. All of the above

2. How a multimeter should be connected to a circuit to

A. Parallel to Circuit B. In Series to Circuit

C. It depends on type of multimeter D. None of these

3. Resistance is always measured in which units?

C. Ohms D. None of these

4. How a multimeter should be connected to a circuit to

A. Parallel to Circuit B. In Series to Circuit

C. It depends on type of multimeter D. None of these

5. Resistance and continuity should always be checked in a live

6. What should be the maximum output Voltage of RR Unit for

7. What range of Resistance should be selected to measure the

8. Peak Voltage Adaptor is used to measure peak voltage of

A. Pulsar Coil B. Ignition Coil/ HT Coil

C. Spark Plug Adaptor D. All of the above

9. How can we check wiring harness for cracks or break using

10. Misuse of Multimeter includes?

A. Wrong selection of Range B. Wrong selection of Parameter

C. Wrong selection of Jack D. All of these

You might also like