How to Measure Power Levels in Modern Communications Systems
- 1). Connect the alligator clip of the multimeter's black wire to the ground connection on the telecommunications equipment. The clip needs to be attached to bare wire to read the power.
- 2). Connect the alligator clip of the multimeter's red wire to the positive connection on the telecommunications equipment.
- 3). Turn the multimeter on by rotating its switch to the "Ω" symbol. Record the amps in the circuit from the multimeter screen.
- 4). Rotate the meter's switch to the "V" symbol. Record the volts in the circuit from the multimeter screen.
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