mulititester
Phil Pedersen
I bought a digitacal mulititester can someone tell me how to read it.
What is DCA--------- ACA---------DCV----------- the instructions don't
tell me diddly.
Thanks
Phil
Pete Peterson
Phil Pedersen <pr...@concentric.net> wrote in article
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Phil,
DCA means direct current amperes. The meter must be connected in series to
read current or you will burn it out.
ACA means alternating current amperes. Again the meter must be connected
in series.
DCV means direct current voltage. Connect the meter in parallel to read
voltage.
What are you planning on doing with this meter?
Pete
Seamus Leonard
Phil Pedersen <pr...@concentric.net> wrote:
>>I bought a digitacal mulititester can someone tell me how to read it.
>>What is DCA--------- ACA---------DCV----------- the instructions don't
>>tell me diddly.
>>
>> Thanks
>> Phil
At a guess, ACA = AC Amps, DCA(V) is DC Amps(Volts)
Slán
Séamus
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In article <348214D8...@concentric.net>,
Phil Pedersen <pr...@concentric.net> wrote:
>
> I bought a digitacal mulititester can someone tell me how to read it.
> What is DCA--------- ACA---------DCV----------- the instructions don't
> tell me diddly.
>
> Thanks
> Phil
DCA = Direct Current Amps ACA = Alternating Current Amps DCV = Direct
Current Volts (automotive) ACV?= Alternating Current Volts (home) There
will be a multiplier factor included on the screen for high resistance
readings.
I generally recommend analog meters for homeowners and inexperienced
handymen. The readings are easier to understand. Ex. voltage readings in
a home, with the meter set on the 300 volt scale will simply be; near
full scale, half scale or no reading. (unless you have a bad connection,
particularly a neutral, but that's another story). So.. experiment a
little, pay close attention to the readings.
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Sam Goldwasser
> I bought a digitacal mulititester can someone tell me how to read it.
> What is DCA--------- ACA---------DCV----------- the instructions don't
> tell me diddly.
DC Amps
AC Amps
DC Volts
Probably also:
AC Volts
Ohms
Diode Check
etc. Seriously, get a basic book on appliance repair or home wiring,
these terms will be explained.
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s...@nbnet.nb.ca
>I bought a digitacal mulititester can someone tell me how to read it.
>What is DCA--------- ACA---------DCV----------- the instructions don't
>tell me diddly.
Direct Current Amperage
Alternating Current Amperage
Direct Current Voltage
Not to sound trite, but if you are asking questions this fundamental,
why did you purchase a multimeter? I would suggest a book or course
on DC/AC fundamentals or electronic fundamentals.
Regards.
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Patrick
"Pete Peterson" <pete...@usaor.net> wrote:
>Phil Pedersen <pr...@concentric.net> wrote in article
><348214D8...@concentric.net>...
>> I bought a digitacal mulititester can someone tell me how to read it.
>> What is DCA--------- ACA---------DCV----------- the instructions don't
>> tell me diddly.
>>
>> Thanks
>> Phil
>>
>Phil,
>DCA means direct current amperes. The meter must be connected in series to
>read current or you will burn it out.
>ACA means alternating current amperes. Again the meter must be connected
>in series.
>DCV means direct current voltage. Connect the meter in parallel to read
>voltage.
>What are you planning on doing with this meter?
>Pete
No offense meant, but if you have to ask what these terms are DO NOT
connect anything in series with the meter, get some assistance.
Patrick