Fan was not running....
Book for DVM is "missing"...somewhere around here :)

But after reading your reply and others the urge to check the fuse =
overwhelmed me!  DUH!

The Fuse was BAD!  Bang on forhead!

Thanks to all that replied!
Tim


>>> jan-erik.xa.soderholm@ERICSSON.COM 09/11/03 15:51 PM >>>
Tim Hart wrote:

> I'm attempting to measure the current draw of a DC fan.
> I hook up a simple panel current meter and it shows 200 ma....
> (It's a small fan) and then I hook up my supper nice DVM and
> it shows ZERO!  I changed the range, set it to auto etc.  Nothing!


Many DVMs has a separate jack for voltage vs. current.

A few control questions :

- Does the fan run with the DVM connected as described ?
- Has the DVM *ever* been able to measure current ?
- Have you lost the manual for the DVM ? :-)

Jan-Erik.

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