Fluke 8508A - DC Current Specifications

8508A
Users Manual
Safety Information
A Warning identifies conditions and procedures that are dangerous to the user.
Warning
To prevent possible electrical shock, fire, or personal injury:
• Read all safety information before you use the Product.
• Carefully read all instructions.
• Use the Product only as specified, or the protection supplied by
the Product can be compromised.
• Use extreme caution when the Product is in use. The Product can
supply a lethal electric shock.
• Do not use the Product if it operates incorrectly.
• Examine the Product before use. Do not use the Product if it
shows signs of damage. Carefully examine the insulation around
the connectors.
• Do not use the Product around explosive gas, vapor, or in damp
or wet environments.
• Do not use and disable the Product if it is damaged.
• Do not apply more than the rated voltage, between the terminals
or between each terminal and earth ground.
• Do not touch voltages >30 V ac rms, 42 V ac peak, or 60 V dc.
• Measure a known voltage first to make sure that the Product
operates correctly.
• Do not use test leads if they are damaged. Examine the test leads
for damaged insulation, exposed metal, or if the wear indicator
shows. Check test lead continuity.
• Use conductors of adequate gauge to make current
measurements. High current can cause excessive heating of
underrated conductors and can cause a fire.
• Use this Product indoors only.
• Use only the mains power cord and connector approved for the
voltage and plug configuration in your country and rated for the
Product.
• Make sure the ground conductor in the mains power cord is
connected to a protective earth ground. Disruption of the
protective earth could put voltage on the chassis that could cause
death.
• Replace the mains power cord if the insulation is damaged or if
the insulation shows signs of wear.
• If the mains power cord is to be the accessible disconnect device,
the mains power cord must not be longer than 3 meters
(118.1 inches).
• Remove all probes, test leads, and accessories that are not
necessary for the measurement.
• Do not remove the cover until the test leads are removed.
• Turn the Product off and remove the mains power cord. Stop for
two minutes to let the power assemblies discharge before you
open the fuse door.
• Do not operate the Product with covers removed or the case open.
Hazardous voltage exposure is possible.
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