Read the number on the ammeters display.
How to test low voltage transformer. Test cable for voltage if none then it is cut if there is very low voltage and the cable is hot then there is a short. How to Test Low Voltage Lights Locate the transformer for your low voltage lighting system. Test the transformers output voltage with the multimeter.
Check that the low voltage transformer is is providing power using a VOM we test for voltage between 12-24V AC at the transformers output screws. Without going into details which are not necessary here we note that the EMF and the voltage are determined by the number of windings with other equal parameters. What it does is change the input to DC and charge a capacitor then turn it back to AC at a much higher frequency with the ability to change the mark space ratio.
You need to know the voltage it produces. Next attach the leads of your DMM to the input lines. Touch the tip of a voltmeters test lead to one of the transformer output leads.
The testing of the transformer is performed on the high voltage HV side of the transformer. The short circuit test is done at rated current but this rated current can be produced at very low voltage compared to the rated voltage. Read the number displayed on the voltmeters gauge.
To test a transformer with a digital multimeter DMM first turn off power to the circuit. If there is only one lamp fixture very close to the transformer then use 16 gauge cable to run to it only. To test low-voltage lights you will need to test both the voltage and the current.
Check that all parts of the transformer are properly assembled and tight. If the output voltage without a load appear low check that the input line voltage is the same as what is stated on the transformer label. Look on the label on your battery or transformer.

