Fluke 8502A - Operating Instructions Overview; Key Operating Features

2-1.
INTRODUCTION
WARNING
2-2.
Installation
and
operation of
the 8502A
Digital
Multimeter
are
explained in this
section.
The 8502A’s full
capabilities
may
be realized by
thoroughly
reading and
understanding
these
operating
instructions.
Explanations
and
applications are
provided for all
standard
functions and
operations.
Read them.
Should any
difficulties
arise,
contact
your
nearest
Fluke Sales
Representative
(list in
Section
7),
or
the John
Fluke Mfg. Co.,
Inc. (P.O. Box
43210,
Mountlake Terrace,
Wa.,
98043;
tel,
206
774-221
1).
2-3, SHIPPING
INFORMATION
24.
The
8502A is
packaged and
shipped in a foam-
packed
container. Upon
receipt of the
instrument, a thor-
ough
inspection
should be
made to reveal any
possible
shipping damage.
Special
instructions for
inspection and
claims are included
with the shipping
container.
2-5. If
reshipment is
necessary, the
original
container
should
be used. If
the original
container is not
available,
a
new
container can be
obtained from John
Fluke Mfg. Co.,
Inc.
Please
reference the instrument
model number
when
requesting
a new
shipping container.
2-6.
INSTALLATION
2-7. Non-marring
feet
and
a tilt-down
bail are
installed
on
the
instrument for
field or bench
use. A
rack-mounting
kit
and rack
slides are available for
use with
standard
19-inch
equipment racks. Information
regarding
installation or
rack-
mounting
accessories Is
contained in
Section 6.
2-8. The 8502A
operates from either 115V ac
±10%
or
230V ac
±
10%,
50 or 60 Hz
(10%
tolerance
translates
to
high and low
limits of:
103.5 to 126.5V ac,
207 to
253V ac).
TO
AVOID
ELECTRICALSHOCK,
PROPERLY
GROUND THE
CHASSIS. A
GROUND CON-
NECTION IS
PROVIDED
IN
THE
THREE-
PRONG
POWER
CONNECTOR; IF
PROPER
GROUND
IN YOUR
POWER SYSTEM
IS IN
DOUBT,
MAKE A
SEPARATE GROUND
CON-
NECTION
TO
THE REAR
PANEL
CHASSIS
BINDING
POST. OTHERWISE,
THE POSSIB-
ILITY OF
ELECTRICAL SHOCK
MAY EXIST
IF HIGH
VOLTAGE
IS MEASURED
WITH
THE
LEADS
REVERSED
(INPUT HI
GROUNDED).
2-9.
OPERATING
FEATURES
2-10.
Display,
control,
and terminal
locations on the
8502A
can be found in
Figure
2-1.
Table 2-1,
will then
detail
respective functions.
In addition, a
convenient
set
of
condensed
operating
instructions is
provided
under the
instrument’s
front right side.
Just puli out the tab.
2-11. OPERATING
NOTES
2-12.
Input Power
2-13. A
binding post on
the rear panel has been
provided
as an
earth ground
connection.
Power supply
switching
(il5V or
230V ac)
is explained in
Section 4. With the
exception of
slower reading
rates and filter
time outs, oper-
ation
at 50
Hz
is
identical to
that at 60 Hz.
2-14. The
line fuse
(.5A
MDL Slow Blow)
is
located on
the
rear
panel, near the
heatsink. The current
protection
fuse
(1
.5A AGC)
is located in
the lower right-hand
corner
of
the front panel.
2-1