Fluke 8010A - Introduction

INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
NOTE
This meter has been designed
and
tested according to
IEC
Publication
348, Safety
Requirements
for
Elec-
tronic Measuring Apparatus. This manual contains
information and
warnings which must be
followed
to ensure
safe
operation and retain the meter in
safe
condition.
WARNING
READ "MULTIMETER SAFETY"
BEFORE
USING THE METER.
The
Fluke 87 True RMS Multimeter (also referred to
as
"the
meter") is
a
handheld, 4000-count instrument that is designed
for
use in the
field, laboratory, and at home. The meter com-
bines the precision of
a
digital meter
with
the speed and versa-
tility of
a high
resolution analog display. Frequencies between
0.5 Hz and 200 kHz can be
measured with
up
to 0.01 Hz resolu-
tion.
The meter is
powered by
a
9V battery and has
a
rugged
case sealed against dirt,
dust
and
moisture.
A
snap-on holster,
with
flexible
stand (Flex-Stand™), protects the meter
from
rough handling. The flexible stand allows the
meterto
be
stood
or
hung.
The meter also provides:
•
A MIN MAX
Recording
mode, in which
the meter
"remembers" the lowest
and highest
readings,
calcu-
lates
the true
average of all
readings taken
over
a
period
as long as thirty-six
hours, and
displays these
values.
The beeper emits
a
Min
Max Alert™ when
a
new
minimum
or maximum
reading
is recorded.
•
A Peak MIN
MAX mode that captures changes
as
short
as
1 millisecond.
•
An alternate
Frequency Counter mode that measures
duty cycle and
displays it
as
a
value between 0.0 and
99.9%.
•
An
Input Alert™ that causes the beeper to sound
if
the
test leads are plugged
into the wrong input terminals
for
the function being performed.
•
A
REL mode that
allows you to store a
reading in
memory, and display
the difference between
the stored
value and
subsequent
readings.
•
A Touch Hold® mode that allows you to
keep
your eyes
fixed on the probes when taking
measurements
in diffi-
cult or hazardous circumstances, then read the display
when it is convenient and safe.
"Input
Alert, Flex-Stand, and MIN MAX Alert are
trademarks of the John Fluke
Mfg.
Co.,
Inc.
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