Ok i have been learing how to fix car amp, somewhat successful.
but now have learnt that my meter is capable of testing N amd P transistors.
So I figure I should learn how to use the meter properly for electronics repair. Does anyone know of a good site?
Here is a pic of mine.
but now have learnt that my meter is capable of testing N amd P transistors.
So I figure I should learn how to use the meter properly for electronics repair. Does anyone know of a good site?
Here is a pic of mine.
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Perry Babin said:
Ok good info and will read, but there is a HFE section on my meter and CX dual port on the meter, and would like to know how to use. I figure the HFE is to check P & N transistors and if so is that a reliable way to test them.
I added comments to the pic to show what i mean, and what i have been using to test the resistors and transitors, which is on the ohm part ot the meter.
There is alot of the meter I dont know what it is for.
The Volts part OK, have been using that part for a long time, Ohm part somewhat know how to use, the one that beeps i use to test fuse to see if broken or lights, havnt done much with resistors or transistors so far until i decided to fix my old amp, and nephews which Perry Babin has been helping alot.
So i would like to learn how to use the meter properly and it extra features and settings.
Ive searched for the manual online and cannot find any such thing.
Thanx D
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resistor and transistors should read resistors and diodes.
That is a diode symbol.
The two scales @ hFE are for BJT transistors.This will tell you if they are working and confirm that they are correctly labeled PNP or NPN and/or legs as datasheet.
The capacitance scale (Cx) uF, nF and pF are for capacitors. But ensure they are discharged with a resistor before plugging them in.
NEVER use the probes to measure voltage if the red one is plugged into A or mA. It will probably blow up the DMM.
ALWAYS return the red probe to V socket after reading current.
That is a diode symbol.
The two scales @ hFE are for BJT transistors.This will tell you if they are working and confirm that they are correctly labeled PNP or NPN and/or legs as datasheet.
The capacitance scale (Cx) uF, nF and pF are for capacitors. But ensure they are discharged with a resistor before plugging them in.
NEVER use the probes to measure voltage if the red one is plugged into A or mA. It will probably blow up the DMM.
ALWAYS return the red probe to V socket after reading current.
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