Section 
1 
Introduction 
& 
Specifications 
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1.  INTRODUCTION 
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The Fluke Model 
8020A is a portable 3%
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digit, 
pocket
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sized  multimeter that is  ideally suited for field, 
lab, shop, bench, or home applications. It weighs in at an 
impressive 369 grams (13 ounces) with battery, and packs 
more  measurement  power  than  the  heavy
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weights. 
Here's a review of some of  the features that qualify the 
8020A as a real  pro: 
All  VOM  functions  plus  the versatile  conductance 
function (six  in all)  are included  as standard. 
DC Voltage 
- 
100 pV to lOOOV 
AC Voltage 
- 
100 pV to 750V 
DC Current 
- 
1 pA to 2000 mA 
AC Current 
- 
1 pA to 2000 mA 
Resistance 
- 
0.1R to 20  MR 
Conductance 
- 
0.1 nS to 200 nS and .001 mS to 2 mS 
(S 
= 
siemens 
= 
1 
/ 
R). 
CONDUCTANCE!! A new multimeter function that 
allows  fast,  accurate,  noise  free  resistance  measure
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ments  up to 10,000  MR. 
Line operation is possible using a Model A81 Battery 
Eliminator (See Section 6, accessories). 
Effective  overload  and  transient  protection  on all 
ranges. 
overrange indication  on each  range. 
Long term calibration (1 year)  is achieved  by  using 
high stability components, and minimizing adjustments 
(three total). 
Full auto
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polarity operation. 
Dual slope  integration  to ensure fast, accurate, noise 
free measurements. 
A  complete  line  of  range extending  accessories  is 
available. 
1-3.  PREPARING FOR  OPERATION 
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4.  Unpacking 
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5.  When  received,  the  8020A  shipping  carton 
The 
latest  IC 
and 
is 
used 
to 
should contain the items listed below. Account for, and 
achieve the lowest possible  component count. This, in 
inspect 
each 
item 
before the 
is 
discarded. 
In 
the 
turn, ensures reliability, accuracy, stability and a really 
event  of  a  damaged  instrument,  contact  your  nearest 
rugged,  easy
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to
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handle  instrument. 
John Fluke Service Center as listed at the rear of  this 
Up  to  200  hours  of  continuous  operation  can  be 
expected from a single, inexpensive, 
9V, alkaline battery 
(transitor 
radio/calculator type). 
Low  battery  voltage  automatically  detected  and 
displayed. 
No needles to bend. No parallax and no zero adjust. 
Just a  high  contrast,  easy
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to
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read,  3-112  digit,  liquid 
crystal display. 
manual.  Please retain. and use the shipping container if 
reshipment  is  required. 
Contents: 
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Model 8020A Multimeter 
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Model 8020A Instruction  Manual 
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9V  Battery 
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Set of  Test Leads (red and black) 
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8020A Operator's Guide (plastic card) 
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Accessories as ordered