TM 10-5410-221-14/1
Figure 11-1. Types of Multimeters (TS 022251)
(c) If the test in this manual calls for an "ohms
is on a different range, multiply the reading on the scale
range" different that "RX1" or "X1", set the selector
according to the information below.
switch to that range (such as "RX10" or "X10").
Ohms Switch Setting
You Do
NOTE
"Zero" the meter whenever you change ranges.
X1 or RX1............................ Read number on scale
X10 or RX10 ....................... Multiply reading by 10
(d) With all three multimeters, connect the
X100 or RX100 ................... Multiply reading by 100
probes across the circuit or item to be measured. The
X1K or RX1K ..................... Multiply reading by 1.000
example below (fig.
11-5) shows measuring the
X10K or RX10K .................. Multiply reading by 10, 000
resistance of a temperature sending unit.
(Remember: K = 1, 000)
(e) Read the meter (fig. 11-6). If the meter
c. Using the DC Colts Scale (Fig. 11-7). The DC
switch is on the "RX1" or "X1" range, the reading is taken
volts scale is used to measure all voltages on the
directly from the top scale.
If the meter switch
equipment except the 115 AC voltage.
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