How Do You Connect The Leads In Digital Multimeters?
Digital multimeters are highly accurate in making voltage, resistance and amperage measurements when testing electronic circuits. The digital multimeter consists of a rotating selector switch, an LCD digital readout screen and three sockets on the front in which to connect the wired test leads into the device. The test lead plugs must be placed into the proper sockets for general use. Turn the multimeter dial so its white or yellow indicator mark is pointing to the meter’s “OFF” position. Install the leads. If measuring for voltage, resistance or amperage below 10 amps, connect the elbow-shaped ends of the red and black lead, as follows, pressing them into the sockets until snapped firmly into the sockets: red lead in the socket labeled “V ma”; black lead in the socket labeled “COMM” (stands for COMMON or GROUND). If measuring amperage of 10 amps or higher, keep the black lead plugged into “COMM” but snap the plug of the red lead into the socket labeled “10A.” Check to ensure the leads
