Series Type Ohmmeter

Series Type Ohmmeter: Series Type Ohmmeter - A D' Arsonval movement is connected in series with a resistance R1 and a battery which is connected to a pair of terminals…

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AC Voltmeter using Rectifiers

AC Voltmeter using Rectifiers: AC Voltmeter using Rectifiers - Rectifier type instruments generally use a PMMC movement along with a rectifier arrangement. Silicon diodes are preferred because of their low…

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DC Meter

DC Meter: The most commonly used dc meter is based on the fundamental principle of the motor. The motor action is produced by the flow of a small amount of…

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DC Ammeter

DC Ammeter: DC Ammeter - The PMMC galvanometer constitutes the basic movement of a dc ammeter. Since the coil winding of a basic movement is small and light, it can…

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Moving Iron Instrument

Moving Iron Instrument | Types of Moving Iron Instruments: Moving Iron Instrument can be classified into attraction and repulsion types. Repulsion type instruments are the most commonly used. Iron vane…

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Electrodynamometer Instrument

Electrodynamometer Instrument: Electrodynamometer Instrument - The D'Arsonval movement responds to the average or dc value of the current flowing through the coil. If ac current is sought to be measured,…

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