Solenoid voltmeters usually have a scale on each side of the pointer; one is calibrated for alternating current and one is calibrated for direct current. Only one "range" is provided and it usually extends from zero to about 600 volts.
Solenoid voltmeters commonly have a scale on each side of the pointer, with one calibrated for alternating current and the other for direct current. The only available "range" is between zero and about 600 volts.