Multimeter Guide
Symbols and Reference Guide
What | Explanation | Example / Example Values |
---|---|---|
Wave Symbol - ~ | AC - Alternate Current | House Sockets |
Lines Symbol - Solid + 3 Dots | DC - Direct Current | Most Electronics |
V | Voltage | |
Ohms - Ω | Resistance | OL - Open Loop |
Sound Waves | Continuity | |
Arrow with a Vertical Straight Line | Diode | Currenty only passes in one direction Value on one side, OL on the other |
Cables and Units
What | Explanation | Info |
---|---|---|
Red Wire | Positive | |
Black Wire | Negative | |
M | Mega-Million | 1.000.000 |
K | Kilo | 1.000 |
m | Milli | 1/1.000 - 0.001 |
µ | Micro | 1/1.000.000 |
n | Nano | 1/1.000.000.000 |