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8508A

Users Manual

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Table of Contents3
Introduction and Safety Information13
Introduction15
How to Contact Fluke15
Unpacking and Inspection16
Standard Accessories16
Optional Accessories17
Storing and Shipping the Multimeter18
Line Voltage18
Power Voltage Selector and Fuses18
Changing Supply Voltage or Replacing Line Fuse18
Safety Considerations and Symbols19
General Safety Summary19
System Use19
Calibration Enable Switch19
Safety Information20
Symbols22
Protection Class I23
Protective Earth/Ground23
Do Not Operate Without Covers23
Safe Operating Conditions23
Fuse Requirements24
Rear Panel Detail24
The Power Cable and Power Supply Disconnection24
Terminal Connections25
Measurement Category I25
Maintenance and Repair25
Moving and Cleaning25
Getting Acquainted with the Basics27
Input Terminals29
Introduction29
Front Panel Keys30
Soft-Keys and Manual Conventions30
The Front Panel Displays30
Numeric Keyboard31
Exiting a Menu31
Major Function Keys31
Mode Keys32
Direct Action Keys32
Voltage Selector33
Power Input and Power Switch33
Calibration Switch33
Fuses33
Labels33
Rear Panel33
IEEE 488 Input/Output34
Power-On Configuration34
Rear Panel Connectors and Pin Designations34
External Trigger Input34
Rear Inputs34
The 8508A-LEAD Measurement Lead Kit35
Making Measurements37
Introduction39
Making Connections to the Multimeter -- General Guidelines40
Using the Measurement Functions41
DC Voltage41
Measuring DC Voltage43
Making Input Connections43
AC Voltage44
Lead Considerations47
Resistance47
Measuring AC Voltage47
Common Mode Rejection47
Induced Interference47
High Voltage Ohms49
True Ohms51
Measuring Resistance53
2-Wire Measurements53
4-Wire Measurements53
4-Wire High Resistance Measurements54
4-Wire Resistance Zero54
Ω Guard55
DC Current57
Measuring DC Current58
AC Current59
Measuring AC Current60
Temperature61
Measuring Temperature64
Multimeter Inputs65
Input65
Using the INPUT Key65
Scan Operations66
Tru Ohms Ratio67
Monitoring Modes68
Monitor Key68
Displaying Signal Frequency68
Displaying Standard Deviation68
Devn Menu68
Limit-Checking69
MAX Menu69
Displaying Maximum, Minimum, and Peak-To-Peak Readings69
Monitor Menu Tree70
Utility70
Using the Selftest Functions73
Test Menu Tree74
Test Key75
Using the Math Functions76
Math Functions and Menu Tree76
Math Configuration77
Clear Functions78
Remote Operations Using the IEEE 488 Interface79
Capability Codes81
Programming Options81
The Multimeter in IEEE 488.2 Terminology81
Interface Capability: IEEE Standards 488.1 and 488.281
Introduction81
Interconnections82
Using the 8508A Reference Multimeter in a System83
Setting the Multimeter Address83
Remote Operation General Considerations83
Syntax Diagrams in this Manual83
The 8508A Status Reporting Structure86
Types of Status Information Available87
Syntax Diagrams of Major 8508A Functions88
AC Voltage89
Resistance: Normal OHMS91
Resistance: High Voltage OHMS92
Resistance: True OHMS93
DC Current94
AC Current95
Determine the PRT Identity96
Using Platinum Resistance Thermometers to Obtain Temperature96
Entering or Editing the Characteristics of a PRT to Non-Volatile Store97
Recalling the Characteristics of a Known PRT98
Deleting a Known PRT from the Non-Volatile Store98
Input99
Guard99
Measurement Gate Width100
Maximum, Minimum and Peak-Peak100
Limits102
Recall Limits102
Enable Limits102
Averaging103
Standard Deviation103
Syntax Diagrams of Math Functions103
Multiplication105
Subtraction106
Division107
Decibel Calculations108
Syntax Diagram of Test109
Selftest109
Device Errors and Syntax Diagrams109
Error Detection109
Recall Device Errors110
Triggering and Reading Operations111
Trigger Source Selector111
Settling Delay112
Execute Trigger and Take a Reading112
Execute Trigger112
Input Zero114
Wait114
Reading Recall114
Access to the Internal Buffer Memory115
Internal Operations Commands117
Reset117
Complete Operations118
Status Reporting118
Instrument I/D and Setup122
Calibration Commands and Messages124
Calibration Sequences124
Protected User Data126
Special Calibrations127
- Specifications131
Specifications133
General Specifications133
Maximum Voltage and Current Inputs134
DC and AC Voltage134
DC and AC Current134
Resistance and Temperature134
Specifications134
Electrical Measurement Specifications135
DC Current136
AC Voltage137
AC Current139
Resistance141
Temperature143
Read Rate and Additional Uncertainty144
Absolute and Relative Specifications145
Introduction145
Applying the Specifications145
Operating and Calibration Temperature Ranges146
Applying Temperature Coefficient Specifications146
Applying User's Calibration Uncertainties146
Ratio Measurements147
Additional Errors147
- Adjustment and Verification149
Introduction151
Adjustment Overview151
Adjustment Interval and Performance151
Adjustment Points151
Non-Nominal Values152
Enabling Access to Calibration Adjustment Mode152
Calibration Menus152
Accessing the Calibration Menus and Calibration Mode152
Calibration Menus153
Calibration Menu153
SET VALUE Menu153
SPOT CAL Menu154
SPOT (1 to 6) RMS Menus154
SPOT FREQUENCY (1 to 6) Menu155
Special Calibration155
SPCL Menu155
SER# Menu156
Hvlin Menu156
Non-Volatile Input Offset Compensation157
Routine Adjustment157
Equipment Required for Adjustment158
Preparing for Adjustment159
Interconnections160
ADC Adjustment162
DC Voltage Adjustment162
AC Voltage Adjustment165
Resistance Adjustment167
AC Current Adjustment178
Frequency Adjustment180
Cal Due Date Entry180
Non-Volatile Input Offset Adjustment181
ACV Spot Frequency Adjustment182
Performance Verification183
Equipment Requirements184
Interconnections184
Applicable Verification Tolerance and Conditions184
Preparation185
DC Voltage Checks185
AC Voltage Checks188
Resistance Checks190
Normal Ω Checks192
Normal Loi Ω Checks192
Tru Ω Checks192
Tru Ω Loi Checks192
Hiv Ω Checks192
DC Current Checks194
AC Current Checks196
Frequency Checks198
A Error Codes and Message199
Error Messages199
Rack Mount Kit205
C Rack Mount Slide Kit207

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