0-13 CIRCUIT TESTER Circuit testers are available in both the analog and digital types. They should be used selectively according to the purpose of measurement. Analog type: This type is convenient for observing movement during operation, but the measured value should only be used for reference or rough judgement. Digital type: Fairly accurate reading is possible, but it is difficult to observe the variation or movement. 1. Difference in measurement results with the digital type and analog type * The result may be different between measurements with the analog type and digital type. Always use a circuit tester according to its operation manual.
Cautions when the polarities are different between the analog type and digital type are described below. (1) Analog circuit tester Measurement result example Tester range: k Ω range Forward direction Reverse direction (2) Digital circuit tester Measurement result example Tester range: M Ω range Forward direction Reverse direction Analog type Forward Continuity exists 11 kΩ Reverse No continuity ∞ Digital type Forward No continuity 1 Reverse Continuity exists 2 MΩ