Multi Meter

07-02-2008, 03:37 PM #1 (**permalink**)

Got a multi meter today, but I have no idea what I do to operate it. Besides turn it on

It's this one. http://www.multimeterwarehouse.com/DT9205.htm

The instruction booklet is pretty gay and makes no sense, as I dunno what I would be testing for on a motherboard.

In the instructions it says it can measure temp, but I don't see where to put the dial on Temp.

Any1 offer some assistance?

07-02-2008, 06:30 PM #2 (**permalink**)

Dial on V (DC), scale of 2v-20v should be ok. Black lead to ground
Red to what you want to measure.

08-02-2008, 07:33 PM #3 (**permalink**)

Thanks,

DC? Isn't that like batteries n stuff?

08-02-2008, 11:24 PM #4 (**permalink**)

your computer comverts from AC to DC at the PSU, from then on everything is DC

09-02-2008, 02:52 AM #5 (**permalink**)

yup, so make sure the dial is not on V~ but the other one (I don't know the symbol for it on PC)

09-02-2008, 03:19 PM #6 (**permalink**)

Thanks guys.

09-02-2008, 03:47 PM #7 (**permalink**)

To get your temp probe working, probably just plug it in and then turn the dial to every setting until you find it.

10-02-2008, 12:42 PM #8 (**permalink**)

Originally Posted by T_M

To get your temp probe working, probably just plug it in and then turn the dial to every setting until you find it.

I think this is why I can't get the temp to work. The manual says

Connect the K type thermoelectric couple ect

I don't think thats the plain old red and black test leads.

I tried the dial on all the positions like you suggested and nothing even near what my mercury thermometer is saying.

I just noticed under Accessories it says test leads + "K" type thermocouple, so I guess these are missing. I can't complain from a $0.99 transaction.