Electronic – How to add a LED to a Multimeter for use it with the buzzer in continuity testing

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I want to add a notification LED to my digital multimeter which i need to glow with the multimeter`s inbuilt speaker (piezo/buzzer/beeper) while in Continuity testing mode.

MM Model : DT830D

If i have no other option except to replace the speaker with the LED then also please guide.

If i have to add any additional circuit to my MM then also please guide.

To make it simple i was thinkng to built something that will be connected in parallel or series with the MM`s speaker.

or is this possible to built a circuit that will only glow the led when the MM beeps.

Thanks in advance.

Best Answer

This may be tricky as you have no circuit schematic and have provided no evidence of investigation.

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Figure 1. A piezo oscillator circuit. Source: Electronice Circuits.

Suggested approach:

  • Measure the voltage on each terminal of the piezo while silent.
  • Measure the voltages while beeping.

Even with only a multimeter you should be able to detect a difference.

When you've found the one that oscillates you'll need to monitor that with your LED circuit. This may require a high impedance input to avoid loading the piezo so much that it doesn't work.