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Using a Digital
Multimeter BK 2831E
Digital Multimeter
The digital multimeter is a multipurpose instrument that contains three
different meters in one.
• Voltmeter
• measures potential difference (voltage) between 2 points (in volt)
• Ammeter
• measures the amount of current through a component (in amperes, or amps)
• Ohmmeter
• measures the resistance of a component (in ohms)
BK Precision 2831E
Symbols Definition
This symbol on an instrument indicates that the user should refer to
the operating instructions located in the manual
Electrical Shock hazard
Chassis ground symbol
Front Panel Overview
Function keys
Primary
Display
Input terminals
Secondary
Display
On /off
Switch
Range
Selection
Current
Input fuse
Input terminals
2 mA-200 mA for 2831E, range DC/AC current input terminal
for DC/AC current
Input-High terminal for Volts, ohms, Hz, period, diode and
continuity measurements
Common terminal
20 A range current input terminal for DC/AC current measurement
T1AL/250 V type fuse for the mA measurement range
Input protection Limits
Measuring Resistance
Measuring Voltage
DC/AC VOLTAGE SOURCE
Measuring Current (below 200 mA)
DC/AC VOLTAGE SOURCE
Measuring Current (ranges 2 A and 20 A)
DC/AC VOLTAGE SOURCE
Measuring Frequency and Period
Testing Diode
Diode Measurement