Fluke 8508A - Introduction

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Making Measurements
Introduction
Introduction
Warning
The Multimeter can deliver a lethal electric shock.
To avoid electric shock, personal injury, or death, carefully read the
information under "Safety Considerations" in Chapter 1 before
attempting to install, use, or service the 8508A Reference Multimeter.
A " Warning" statement identifies conditions or practices that
could result in injury or death.
A " Caution" statement identifies conditions or practices that could
result in damage to the Multimeter or equipment to which it is
connected.
Chapter 3 explains in detail how to use the 8508A Reference Multimeter's (hereafter “the
Multimeter”) measurement functions and operating modes. It is organized to provide easy
access to the following functions and modes.
Functions
DC Voltage AC Voltage Resistance DC Current AC Current Temperature
Modes
Input Monitoring Math Utility Clear Test
Control
The topics covered in Chapter 3 include: making connections, input limits, types of
configurations, accessing and selecting measurement modes, and calculations available.
Product specifications and operating limits are in Chapter 5. See Chapter 6 for calibration
menus and the recommended calibration routines. All error messages displayed by the
Multimeter's front panel or generated by the IEEE 488 system bus are collected and
described in Appendix A.
Before proceeding make sure that the Multimeter has been properly installed and
prepared for operation as described in Chapter 1.
 Warning
The Multimeter can deliver a lethal electric shock. To avoid possible
electric shock, personal injury, or death:
• Ensure that no interruption of the protective ground conductor
inside or outside the instrument has occurred. Any interruption of
the protective ground is likely to make the instrument dangerous.
• Never touch any lead or terminal unless you are absolutely certain
that no dangerous voltage is present.
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