Measuring Frequency
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Special Tools
EL-39200 Digital Multimeter (DMM)
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .
CAUTION:
Refer to Test Probe Caution .
The following procedure determines the frequency of a signal.
NOTE:
Connecting the Digital Multimeter (DMM) to the circuit before pressing the Hz button will allow the DMM to autorange to an appropriate range.
- Apply power to the circuit.
- Set the DMM to the V (AC) position.
- Connect the positive lead of the DMM to the circuit to be tested.
- Connect the negative lead of the DMM to a good ground.
- Set to Hz on the DMM.
- The DMM will display the frequency measured.