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 ===== Introduction ===== ===== Introduction =====
-Digital multimeters (DMM) are used to measure a variety of electrical values, typically voltage, current and resistance. They are capable of measuring DC and AC signals. This guide explains the use of the //DMM// instrument in WaveForms.+Digital multimeters (DMMs) are used to measure a variety of electrical values, typically voltage, current, and resistance. They are capable of measuring DC and AC signals. This guide explains the use of the //DMM// instrument in WaveForms.
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 ===== Prerequisites ===== ===== Prerequisites =====
-  * An Analog Discovery Pro 5250 Test & Measurement device+  * An [[test-and-measurement:analog-discovery-pro-5250:start|Analog Discovery Pro (ADP5250)]]
   * A pair of Digital Multimeter Test Probes   * A pair of Digital Multimeter Test Probes
   * A Computer with WaveForms Software Installed   * A Computer with WaveForms Software Installed
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 === 1.3 === === 1.3 ===
-Once the //DMM// instrument opens, the window contains a virtual seven segment display and controls at the top.+Once the //DMM// instrument opens, the window contains a virtual display and controls at the top.
  
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 === 2.1 Hardware Setup === === 2.1 Hardware Setup ===
-The //DMM// instrument takes measurements of electronic values of an AC or DC signal, such as voltage, current, or resistance. Care must be taken to plug the probes appropriately into the front-panel.+The //DMM// instrument takes measurements of electronic values of an AC or DC signal, such as voltage, current, or resistance. Care must be taken to plug the probes appropriately into the front panel.
  
-given what you are trying measure: measuring a high current signal while the probes are plugged into the low current plugs can damage the DMM. The ground probe (black) is plugged+The setup differs depending on what you are trying to measure. For example, measuring a high current signal while the probes are plugged into the low current plugs can damage the DMM.
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 === 2.2 Run the DMM === === 2.2 Run the DMM ===
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 will initiate a single measurement.  will initiate a single measurement. 
  
 +The screenshot to the right was taken while measuring across a 10 kΩ resistor.
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-The //DMM// can be configured by clicking the Gear icon ({{:learn:instrumentation:tutorials:waveforms-buttons:waveforms-gear.png?nolink}}) to the right of the Run button. This menu can be used to change the update frequency, offset, range, and attenuation as well as enable/disable channels.+The //DMM// can be configured through the bar to the right of the run button, which includes options to select which measurement you want to perform. Additional options can be found by clicking on the Gear icon ({{:learn:instrumentation:tutorials:waveforms-buttons:waveforms-gear.png?nolink}}), which can be used to change the update rate and the averaging window.
  
 The **File** menu, in the menu bar at the top of the DMM instrument, allows the user to export instrument an image of the DMM or the data as CSV. The **File** menu, in the menu bar at the top of the DMM instrument, allows the user to export instrument an image of the DMM or the data as CSV.
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 For more information on WaveForms visit the [[software:waveforms:waveforms-3:reference-manual|WaveForms Reference Manual]].  For more information on WaveForms visit the [[software:waveforms:waveforms-3:reference-manual|WaveForms Reference Manual]]. 
  
-For technical support, please visit the [[https://forum.digilentinc.com/forum/8-scopes-instruments/|Scopes and Instruments]] section of the Digilent Forums.+For technical support, please visit the [[https://forum.digilentinc.com/forum/8-test-and-measurement/|Test and Measurement]] section of the Digilent Forums.