TM 9-2330-356-14
4-10. Using the Ohms Scale
WARNING
When troubleshooting an electrical malfunc-
tion or performing electrical maintenance,
ALWAYS disconnect Intervehicular electrical
cable from semitrailer, and negative battery
cables at batteries. Failure to
follow
this warn-
ing may create a spark and explosion, result-
ing in serious injury or death to personnel.
NOTE
if the needle will not zero properly, replace
the batteries and try the zeroing procedure
SET SELECTOR SWITCH TO Xl
OHMS POSITION.
again. if the needle will not zero after you
have replaced the batteries, turn the meter in
for repair.
a.
Zero the Meter.
To obtain an accurate reading, you
must first adjust the meter so that when there is zero
resistance, the needle gives a reading of zero. Use the
appropriate procedure below for the type of meter in your
shop set.
(1)
AN/URM-105.
Use the procedure shown in
figure 4-5.
(2)
TS-352 B/U.
Use the procedure
figure 4-6.
NOW ZERO THE METER.
TOUCH THE 2 PROBES
TOGETHER
NOTE:
IF NEEDLE WILL NOT “ZERO” REPLACE THE BATTERIES.
IF THE NEEDLE STILL WILL NOT “ZERO” AFTER REPLAC-
ING THE BATTERIES, TURN THE METER IN FOR REPAIR,
Figure 4-5. Zeroing the AN/URM-105.
shown in
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