Warning, Part identification cards, Identifying resistor values – Elenco 3 1/2 Digit Cap. / Trans. Kit User Manual

Page 9: Identifying capacitor values, Reinstallation of the range selector knob, Using the digital multimeter

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PART IDENTIFICATION CARDS

To help identify the resistors and diodes used in the construction of your digital
multimeter we have mounted the diodes and resistors of each section onto a card.
The card will help you find the diodes and resistors quickly. THE PARTS WILL NOT
NECESSARILY BE LISTED IN THE ORDER SHOWN IN THE PARTS LIST
SECTION OR IN THE ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE.

When you are ready to assemble the meter kit, follow the procedure shown. For
an example refer to page 11 for assembly of Section “A”. The first resistor called
for is R8, 470k

Ω

resistor (yellow-violet-yellow-gold). Locate it on the card ( ), verify

that it is the correct value. Some resistors may be mounted backwards on the card
so you must be certain that you are reading the resistors correctly. When the
correct value has been established, only then will you mount it into its correct
position on the PC board.

IDENTIFYING RESISTOR VALUES

Use the following information as a guide in properly identifying the value of resistors.

M-2666K

SECTION A

5 Bands

1

2

Multiplier

Tolerance

3

4 Bands

1

2

Multiplier

Tolerance

-8-

EXAMPLE

IDENTIFYING CAPACITOR VALUES

Capacitors will be identified by their capacitance value in pF (picofarads), nF (nanofarads), or

μ

F (microfarads).

Most capacitors will have their actual value printed on them. Some capacitors may have their value printed in
the following manner. The maximum operating voltage may also be printed on the capacitor.

Second Digit

First Digit

Multiplier

Tolerance

*

For the No.

0

1

2

3

4

5

8

9

Multiply By

1

10

100

1k

10k 100k .01

0.1

Multiplier

Note:

The letter “R” may be used at times to

signify a decimal point; as in 3R3 = 3.3

10

μ

F 16V

103K

100V

The letter M indicates a tolerance of +20%
The letter K indicates a tolerance of +10%
The letter J indicates a tolerance of +5%

Maximum Working Voltage

The value is 10 x 1,000 =
10,000pF or .01

μ

F 100V

*

Electrolytic capacitors have a positive
and a negative electrode. The
negative lead is indicated on the
packaging by a stripe with minus
signs and possibly arrowheads.

Warning:

If the capacitor
is connected
with incorrect
polarity, it may
heat up and
either leak, or
cause the
capacitor to
explode.

Polarity
Marking

-27-

Table 1

REINSTALLATION OF THE RANGE SELECTOR KNOB

If you removed the rotary selector knob for

troubleshooting, then follow the instructions below to
reinstall it.

Place the PC board over the range selector knob and

fasten the knob to the PC board with a M2.3 x 8 screw.

CAUTION:

Do not over-tighten the screw. The knob

should be snug, but not loose. Turn back the M2.3 x 8
screw 1/2 turn. Slip the two shims under the knob (see
Figure W). If they do not slip in, turn back the screw
another 1/4 turn. Tighten the screw just enough so that
the shims can be pulled out. You should now have the
proper tension to hold the knob and contacts in place and
rotate the knob to the desired positions.

MEASURED

RANGE SETTING

RESISTANCE

200

Ω

2k

Ω

20k

Ω

200k

Ω

2M

Ω

20M

Ω

00.1

.000

0.00

00.0

.000

0.00

INFINITY

1 .

1.

1 .

1 .

1.

1 .

47

Ω

52.1

.052

0.05

00.0

.000

0.00

270

Ω

1 .

.267

0.26

00.2

.000

0.00

10k

Ω

1 .

1.

10.18

10.2

.010

0.01

47k

Ω

1 .

1.

1 .

52.7

.052

0.05

470k

Ω

1 .

1.

1 .

1 .

.472

0.47

2.2M

Ω

1 .

1.

1 .

1 .

1.

2.12

SHORT

(LEADS TOUCHING)

*

*

RESISTANCE OF TEST LEADS

Table 2

Slide Contact

Figure W

MEASURED

VOLTAGE

200mV

2V

20V

200V

1000V

120VAC

1 .

1.

1 .

120.0

120

100VDC

1 .

1.

1 .

100.0

100

Familiarize yourself with your new digital meter by
taking readings of known resistances and voltages.
You will find that the readings will not be as accurate
on certain ranges for a given measurement. For
example, when measuring a low resistance on a
high range, the reading will show a short 0.00. When
measuring a high resistance on a low range, the
reading will show infinity 1. Likewise, it is important

to use the correct range when measuring
voltages.Table 1 shows an example of the readouts
for different values of resistance. Table 2 shows an
example of the readouts for 117VAC and 100VDC.
The shaded area indicates the most accurate range.
It must be remembered that the readings will shift
slightly when switching to a different range.

Spring

Ball Bearing

Qty.

Description

Part #

r

1

Selector Switch 2 psc.

622666

r

2

Selector Pin

622666A

r

6

Slide Contacts

622666B

r

4

Screws - Selector Switch M1.8 x 8mm 622666C

Qty.

Description

Part #

r

4

Nut - Selector Switch M1.8

622666D

r

2

Ball Bearing

622666E

r

2

Spring - Selector

622666F

USING THE DIGITAL MULTIMETER

Bottom View of Selector Knob & Slide Contacts

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