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Introduction and Safety Information
Introduction
Introduction
The Fluke 8508A Reference Multimeter (hereafter "the Multimeter") is designed for the
most demanding measurement applications and provides extremely high measurement
precision in both stand-alone and systems applications.
Chapter 1 ‘Introduction and Safety Information’ provides unpacking, storage and
shipping instructions, line voltage, and safety information.
Chapter 2 ‘Getting Acquainted with the Basic” provides an introduction to the front panel
keys operation and rear panel connector details.
Chapter 3 provides detailed access information to the full range of multimeter facilities,
with suggestions for measurement techniques.
Chapter 4 provides detailed information for remote control access via the IEEE 488
interface.
Chapter 5 provides specification details for the multimeter.
Chapter 6 provides detailed information for access to calibration menus, suggested
calibration methods and verification of the multimeter.
Warning
To avoid electric shock, personal injury, or death, carefully read the
information under Safety Considerations before attempting to install,
use, or service the Multimeter.
How to Contact Fluke
To contact Fluke, call one of the following telephone numbers:
• Technical Support USA: 1-877-355-3225
• Calibration/Repair USA: 1-877-355-3225
• Canada: 1-800-36-FLUKE (1-800-363-5853)
• Europe: +31-40-2675-200
• Japan: +81-3-6714-3114
• Singapore: +65-6799-5566
• China: +86-400-810-3435
• Brazil: +55-11-3759-7600
• Anywhere in the world: +1-425-446-6110
To see product information and download the latest manual supplements, visit Fluke
Calibration’ s website at www.flukecal.com.
To register your product, visit http://flukecal.com/register-product.
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