To measure the intensity of the electric current, the AMM is used, connecting it in SERIES with the corresponding circuit.
NEVER associate the ends of a PARALLEL ammeter with the component or circuit because it is characterized by the fact that it has a low impedance (internal resistance) and can therefore cause what we call a short circuit.
There are instruments that base your measurement method on electromagnetism. In these instruments the measurement is made through the intensity of a magnetic field formed around the electric conductor when there is an electric current flow. This magnetic field induces an electric current in the clutches of the instrument that is used by the electronic circuit of the instrument to generate a numerical value that will indicate the intensity of electric current, in this way the current can be measured simply by passing the conductor between the claws of the ammeter is called a multimeter pliers or still well known by ALICATE AMPERIMETER.
In order to carry out the measurement, initially select the instrument with the largest scale (range), which will indicate "A", for measuring AC, AC, AC or AC current, and then depending on the value indicated, scale to more accurately read the desired current.
