TM 10-3930-641-20
(Sheet 8 of 8)
ELECTRICAL TEST EQUIPMENT (CONT)
DC VOLTS SCALE (CONT)
MEASURING DC VOLTS
NOTE
To measure DC voltage, do the following steps:
The following examples show how to read all three multi-
meters.
AN/URM-l05
Read the DC volts scale for the range at which the selector switch
If you are unsure of the voltage to be measured on the
is set.
vehicle, always start on the highest range. This will protect
the meter.
SCALE
SWITCH SETTING
0-10 (and multiply by 100)
1000 DC VOLTS
0-10 (and multiply by 10)
100 DC VOLTS
Connect the red probe to the positive (+) side of the circuit and
B
0-10
10 DC VOLTS
the black probe to the negative (-) side. The example shows 24
0-10 (and divide by 10)
1 DC VOLT
volts DC being measured across the batteries.
TS-352 B/U
Read the meter. If the needle moves off scale to the left, reverse
C
the probes on the circuit.
Read the DC volts scale for the range at which the red lead is
plugged.
SCALE
RANGE
0-5 (and multiply by 10)
50V
0-10 (and multiply by 4)
10V
0-2.5
2. 5V
SIMPSON 160
Read the DC volts scale for the range at which the selector switch
is set.
SCALE
SWITCH SETTING
0-50
VDC 50
0-10
VDC 10
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VDC 2.5
0-25 (and divide by 10)
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