CSS11-Using Multitester
CSS11-Using Multitester
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Let Us Discover
Multitester
. A multitester (analog or digital) is the basic testing
and measuring instrument used in troubleshooting
electronic devices. Analog multimeter or multitester uses a
moving pointer to display readings. Digital multimeters
have a numeric display. It may also show a graphical bar
representing the measured value. Analog
Digital
Using a Multitester for Beginners
1. Transformer is a device with primary and secondary windings. It will transfer
power from the primary windings to the secondary windings through induction. An
open transformer in the primary winding will prevent any primary current and
therefore, there will be no induced voltage in the secondary current, and no
voltage will be present across the load. An open secondary winding will prevent
the flow of secondary current, and once again, no voltage could be present across
the load.
A partial or complete short circuit in the primary or secondary winding of the
transformer will result in an excessive source current that will probably result in
the overheating of the transformer, which could lead to being burned.
1 GSC-CID-LRMS-ESSLM, v.r. 03.00, Effective June 14, 2021
Testing transformer by checking its continuity
There are several ways to test a transformer, but we will discuss the safest way.
Check for Continuity
2. Transistor
Transistor is a semiconductor component, basically used as a switching by
amplifying signal. And it has two types, the NPN and the PNP transistor with the
three leads called the emitter, base, and the collector.
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Activity 1: Know Me
Let Us Do
Activity 2: Organization
Directions: Identify the following procedures inside the rectangle, arrange them
in chronologically order by writing a letter (a-d) inside the box, and categorize
them where they belong by connecting a line on the circle namely Test
Transistor and Test Transformer.
The reading must be the same as Set the range selector to C or find
the reading in Step 1. this symbol.
Connect any test probe to the Connect the negative test probe to the
extended wire of the transformer. base and the positive test probe to the
Connect the negative test probe to the
base and the positive test probe to the collector.
Connect the other end of the test
emitter. probe to each of the pins.
If the needle pointer deflects, there Set the analog multitester range to
is continuity. If not, the connection is time 1 or X1.
cut.
Activity 3: Test Me
Directions: Explain the following questions and give the procedures. Write your
answer on the space provided below.
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