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Measuring instruments designed to measure several electric variables and parameters, including, at least current, voltage (both direct and alternating current, DC and AC respectively), and resistance in several scales. Multimeters typically consist of electromechanical (analog) or more frequently electronic (usually digital) instruments with appropriate leads. Practical instruments can perform the most common electric measurements performed on electric and electronic equipment, circuits, and components; some digital instruments include capabilities to test specific devices such as diodes, transistors, capacitors, and/or batteries. Multimeters are mainly used in healthcare facilities in inspection, preventive maintenance, repair, and calibration of medical devices and other hospital equipment.
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