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Fluke 8020A User Manual

Fluke 8020A
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Fluke 8020A Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandFluke
Model8020A
CategoryMultimeter
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction & Specifications

1-1. INTRODUCTION

Overview of the Fluke 8020A multimeter's features and capabilities.

1-3. PREPARING FOR OPERATION

Steps to prepare the 8020A for initial use, including unpacking.

1-4. Unpacking

Details on what to expect in the 8020A shipping carton and initial inspection.

1-8. GETTING ACQUAINTED

Guide to familiarize users with the 8020A's buttons, switches, and features.

1-10. Physical Features

Description of the externally accessible physical features of the 8020A.

1-12. Initial Check-Out Procedure

Procedure to verify the 8020A is working properly after battery installation.

1-14. SPECIFICATIONS

Detailed technical specifications for the Fluke 8020A multimeter.

Operating Instructions

2-1. INTRODUCTION

Overview of the 8020A's measurement techniques, limitations, and applications.

2-3. OPERATING NOTES

Guidance on using the 8020A, including capabilities and maintenance.

2-5. Input Power

Information on power sources for the 8020A, including battery and battery life.

2-8. BATTERY INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT

Procedure for installing or replacing the 9V battery in the 8020A.

2-12. Display Readings

Explanation of the 8020A's LCD display, including normal, overload, and low battery.

2-15. Input Connections to COMMON

Warning regarding connecting the COMMON terminal to sources over 500V.

2-19. Fuse Replacement

Procedure for replacing the fuse in the 8020A, including warnings.

2-22. AC Measurement

Explanation of AC measurement principles and potential errors with non-sinusoidal waveforms.

2-24. Resistance

Details on using the 8020A's resistance scales and measurement techniques.

2-27. Voltage AC/DC

Information on the 8020A's AC and DC voltage ranges and measurement capabilities.

2-30. Current AC/DC

Details on the 8020A's AC and DC current ranges and protection.

2-33. Conductance

Explanation of the 8020A's conductance ranges and their use for high resistance.

2-37. OPERATION

Overview of the four-step process for operating the 8020A.

2-39. APPLICATIONS

Suggested applications for extending the 8020A's measurement capabilities.

2-41. Transistor Tester

How to use the 8020A as a transistor tester for type, leakage, and beta.

2-46. Leakage Tester

Using the 8020A's conductance range for leakage measurements on components.

2-48. RESISTIVE COMPONENTS

Guidance on testing resistive components for leakage using the 8020A.

2-50. DIODES

Procedure for testing diode leakage (IR) using the 8020A.

2-52. CAPACITORS

Procedure for measuring capacitor leakage using the 8020A.

Theory of Operation

3-1. INTRODUCTION

Overview of the 8020A's functional description and block diagram.

3-3. OVERALL FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION

General description of the 8020A as a six-function digital multimeter.

3-8. BLOCK DIAGRAM ANALYSIS

Analysis of the 8020A's block diagram, detailing signal flow.

3-9. A/D Converter

Explanation of the 8020A's analog-to-digital converter and its operation.

3-18. Input Signal Conditioners

Description of input signal conditioners for various measurement functions.

3-20. VOLTAGE MEASUREMENTS

How voltage measurements are processed by the 8020A's circuitry.

3-22. CURRENT MEASUREMENT

How current measurements are processed by the 8020A's circuitry.

3-24. RESISTANCE MEASUREMENTS

How resistance measurements are processed by the 8020A's circuitry.

3-27. CONDUCTANCE MEASUREMENTS

How conductance measurements are processed by the 8020A's circuitry.

Maintenance

4-1. INTRODUCTION

Overview of maintenance information for the 8020A, including service and testing.

4-3. SERVICE INFORMATION

Details on warranty, service centers, and obtaining service for the 8020A.

4-8. Access Information

Procedures for accessing internal components of the 8020A for maintenance.

4-9. CALIBRATION ACCESS

Steps to access the 8020A's calibration adjustments.

4-11. COMPONENT/PCB ACCESS

Procedure to remove the main PCB assembly from the 8020A case.

4-13. DISPLAY ACCESS

Procedure to remove and replace the 8020A's liquid crystal display.

4-15. LSI (U8) ACCESS

Procedure to remove and replace the LSI (A/D Converter and Display Driver) IC.

4-17. Cleaning

Guidelines for cleaning the 8020A's case and circuit board.

4-19. Battery/Fuse Replacement

Procedure for replacing the battery and fuse in the 8020A.

4-21. PERFORMANCE TEST

Procedure for testing the 8020A's performance against specifications.

4-25. Display Test

Procedure for testing the operation of all display digits and segments.

4-27. Resistance/Conductance Test

Procedure to test the operation and accuracy of resistance/conductance ranges.

4-29. DC Voltage Test

Procedure to check the accuracy and operation of the 8020A's DC voltage ranges.

4-31. AC Voltage Test

Procedure to check the accuracy and operation of the 8020A's AC voltage ranges.

4-33. DC Current Test

Procedure to check the accuracy and operation of the 8020A's DC current ranges.

4-35. CALIBRATION

Procedure for calibrating the 8020A to maintain specifications.

4-38. TROUBLESHOOTING

Guide to diagnosing and resolving malfunctions in the 8020A.

List of Replaceable Parts

5-1. INTRODUCTION

Overview of the 8020A's parts breakdown and how components are listed.

5-4. HOW TO OBTAIN PARTS

Instructions on how to order replacement parts for the 8020A.

Option & Accessory Information

6-1. INTRODUCTION

Information on accessories available for the 8020A multimeter.

6-3. DELUXE CARRYING CASE (C90)

Description of the C90 Deluxe Carrying Case for the 8020A.

6-5. BATTERY ELIMINATOR (A81)

Details on the A81 Battery Eliminator for AC line operation.

6-7. TEMPERATURE PROBE (80T-150)

Description of the 80T-150 Temperature Probe for the 8020A.

6-11. CURRENT TRANSFORMER (801-600)

Description of the 801-600 Current Transformer for 8020A.

6-15. HIGH VOLTAGE PROBE (80K-40)

Description of the 80K-40 High Voltage Probe for the 8020A.

6-19. HIGH FREQUENCY PROBE (81RF)

Description of the 81RF Probe for the 8020A.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Appendix A MANUAL CHANGE INFORMATION

INTRODUCTION

Information on how to conform the manual to older PCB assemblies.

NEWER INSTRUMENTS

How changes are documented for newer instrument revisions.

OLDER INSTRUMENTS

Procedure to backdate the manual for earlier revision instruments.

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