Fluke 45 User Manual

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Table of Contents
Chapter Title Page
1 Introduction ........................................................................................ 1-1
Introducing the Fluke 45 Dual Display Multimeter........................................... 1-1
Options and Accessories.................................................................................... 1-2
Where to go from Here...................................................................................... 1-2
2 Getting Started ................................................................................... 2-1
Introduction........................................................................................................ 2-1
Getting Started................................................................................................... 2-1
Unpacking and Inspecting the Meter............................................................. 2-1
Front Panel and Rear Panel ........................................................................... 2-1
Adjusting the Handle..................................................................................... 2-1
Line Power..................................................................................................... 2-1
Turning the Meter on......................................................................................... 2-3
Using the Pushbuttons........................................................................................ 2-3
Selecting a Measurement Range........................................................................ 2-5
Automatic Input Terminal Selection.................................................................. 2-5
Taking Some Basic Measurements.................................................................... 2-5
Measuring Voltage, Resistance, or Frequency .............................................. 2-6
Measuring Current......................................................................................... 2-6
Diode/Continuity Testing.............................................................................. 2-6
Operating the Meter Under Battery Power (Optional)....................................... 2-9
Rack Mounting................................................................................................... 2-9
3 Operating the Meter From the Front Panel ....................................... 3-1
Introduction........................................................................................................ 3-1
Front Panel Operations ...................................................................................... 3-1
Display............................................................................................................... 3-2
Primary Display............................................................................................. 3-2
Secondary Display......................................................................................... 3-2
Input Terminals.................................................................................................. 3-4
Selecting a Measurement Function.................................................................... 3-5
Ranging.............................................................................................................. 3-5
Autoranging................................................................................................... 3-5
Manual Ranging ............................................................................................ 3-8

Fluke 45 Specifications

General

Diode Test	Yes
Display Digits	5 digits
Interface	RS-232
Frequency Range	5Hz to 500kHz
Continuity	< 25 Ω
Basic DC Accuracy	0.05%
Power Supply	115/230 V AC, 50/60 Hz