190104d test equipment Flashcards
what does DVOM stand for
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Digital Volt-Ohm Meter
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digital display use an internal power source to
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supply the display and the other electronics contained in the meter
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LCD stands for
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liquid crystal display
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OL stands for
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Out of Limits
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“I” stands for
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Infinite
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easiest meter to use is the
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auto ranging meter (also called digital multimeters)(DMM)
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witch meter sets it self to the most accurate range within
each function
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auto ranging meter (also called digital multimeters)(DMM)
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improper meter use can destroy
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it’s self and expensive heavy equipment electrical circuit components and conductors
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what is meter loading
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the increase load on a circuit caused by connecting a voltmeter (a dicrease on resisters)
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As a general rule DMM have high impedance, How much?
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typically 10 MΩ or higher
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pre-check should be perform to ensure accuracy, they are
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- read DMM manual
- battery and display check
- meter check (no leads)
- meter and lead resistance check
- leads resistance check (do each lead separately)
- high amperage fuse and low amperage fuse checks
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voltmeter check for
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- voltage
- electric pressure
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a series or non-inductive ammeter uses a _____ connected in series with the circuit being tested.
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Shunt
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What do you not do when using your ohmmeter
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connect the meter to an energized circuit (the ohmmeter with provide the current)
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digital voltage measurements include:
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- open circuit voltage (OCV)
- voltage drop
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