Fluke 8508A - Getting Acquainted with the Basics

Chapter 2
Getting Acquainted with the Basics
Title Page
Introduction.......................................................................................................... 2-3
Input Terminals .................................................................................................... 2-3
The Front Panel Displays..................................................................................... 2-4
Front Panel Keys.................................................................................................. 2-4
Soft-Keys and Manual Conventions................................................................ 2-4
Numeric Keyboard .......................................................................................... 2-5
Exiting a Menu ................................................................................................ 2-5
Major Function Keys....................................................................................... 2-5
Direct Action Keys .......................................................................................... 2-6
Mode Keys....................................................................................................... 2-6
Rear Panel ............................................................................................................ 2-7
Labels .............................................................................................................. 2-7
Fuses ................................................................................................................ 2-7
Voltage Selector .............................................................................................. 2-7
Power Input and Power Switch ....................................................................... 2-7
Calibration Switch ........................................................................................... 2-7
Rear Panel Connectors and Pin Designations...................................................... 2-8
Rear Inputs....................................................................................................... 2-8
External Trigger Input ..................................................................................... 2-8
IEEE 488 Input/Output.................................................................................... 2-8
Power-On Configuration...................................................................................... 2-8
The 8508A-LEAD Measurement Lead Kit .......................................................... 2-9
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