Basic Meter
Product Code : LSK-LM-11129
Basic Meter (SKU LSK-LM-11129) is a dual-purpose demonstration meter that works as a voltmeter or as an ammeter simply by sliding its scale, covering 100 mV to 50 V and 100 µA to 5 A. One instrument therefore serves both kinds of measurement in classroom demonstrations of electric circuits, and it comes with a Teacher’s Guide. Science Lab Supplies supplies the Basic Meter from Ambala, India to schools, colleges, training institutes, tender contractors and distributors.
Specifications
All listed details of the Basic Meter are shown in the table below. In short, it is a single meter whose sliding scale switches it between voltmeter use from 100 mV to 50 V and ammeter use from 100 µA to 5 A, intended for demonstrations and supplied with a Teacher’s Guide.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | LSK-LM-11129 |
| Function | Voltmeter or ammeter |
| Changeover method | Sliding the scale |
| Voltage range | 100 mV – 50 V |
| Current range | 100 µA – 5 A |
| Intended use | Demonstration applications |
| Documentation | Teacher’s Guide included |
| Supplied by | Science Lab Supplies, Ambala, India |
Applications and Experiments for the Basic Meter
Because the same meter can read voltage or current, a teacher can show both measurements in one lesson without changing instruments. It suits demonstrations of Ohm’s law, series and parallel circuits and meter ranges, and is convenient school physics lab equipment in India for front-of-class work.
- Class 6–10 science: demonstrating current and voltage in simple circuits built on a Junior Circuit Board.
- Class 10 (Electricity): showing the V–I relationship for a resistor, powered by a Laboratory Battery Eliminator.
- Explaining how one movement serves as voltmeter or ammeter, alongside the Demonstration Meter.
- Teacher training: meter-reading and range-selection practice using the Teacher’s Guide.
Select the voltmeter or ammeter scale before connecting: parallel across a component for voltage, in series for current, and always within the stated range.
Standard Scope of Supply
Each Basic Meter is supplied as the dual-purpose meter with its sliding voltmeter and ammeter scale, together with a Teacher’s Guide. Leads, power supplies and circuit components for the demonstration are not part of the meter and can be quoted as separate items.
Packing, MOQ and Lead Time
A quotation can be prepared for a single Basic Meter for the teacher’s desk or for several units across classrooms. Science Lab Supplies confirms packing, delivery time and price for the quantity you request, and circuit boards or power supplies can be added.
Using its Importer-Exporter Code, Science Lab Supplies can ship to buyers in Peru, Egypt, Iraq, Nigeria, Kenya and Ghana. Send your enquiry on the contact page or through the enquiry cart, and see the lab tender page for tender requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Basic Meter switch between voltmeter and ammeter?
You slide the scale to the function you need. With the voltmeter scale it reads from 100 mV to 50 V, and with the ammeter scale it reads from 100 µA to 5 A.
Is the Basic Meter meant for student benches or demonstrations?
It is described as very convenient for demonstrative applications, so it is aimed at teacher-led demonstrations. For student group work, separate bench ammeters and voltmeters can be quoted alongside it.
What comes with the meter?
The meter is supplied with a Teacher’s Guide that supports its use in lessons. Connecting leads, power sources and circuit components are separate items that can be added to the same quotation.
Who supplies the Basic Meter?
Science Lab Supplies supplies the Basic Meter from Ambala, India, and can group it on one quotation with demonstration meters, circuit boards and other electricity apparatus for your classrooms.
Related Demonstration and Laboratory Meters
These meters suit the same lessons: large demonstration meters in different formats, bench ammeters and voltmeters for student groups, a centre-zero galvanometer, a multimeter and an Ohm’s law apparatus. Any of them can be listed on one quotation with the Basic Meter.
- Demonstration Meter Interscale — 200 mm scale and a 5 mA–100 mV FSD basic movement.
- Demonstration Meter Vertical — wooden-stand meter with an 80 mm scale showing all parts of the meter.
- Demonstration Meter Horizontal — transparent case on a bakelite base with an 85 mm scale.
- Ammeter — DC bench meter on a Bakelite or acrylic stand in all common ranges.
- Voltmeter — DC bench voltmeter with lock-type terminals in all common ranges.
- Galvanometer — centre-zero −500–0–500 µA demonstration meter.
- Digital Multimeter — voltage, current and resistance on a 3½ digit LCD.
- Ohms Law Apparatus — 5 V voltmeter and 500 mA milliammeter with a potentiometer in a metal box.
Browse the full Lab Meters range, the Electrical and Electronics range for circuit boards and power supplies, or all physics lab equipment.
Last updated: 9 October 2026
