Fluke 8508A - AC Current

Making Measurements
Using the Measurement Functions
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AC Current
Press the ACI key to show the ACI menu:
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ACI Menu
 This function provides measurements, in decade ranges fro
m
200
µ
A to
20A. (NOTE: the 20A range is only available on the front terminals. The
front current terminal is not fused.)
 To cancel autoranging and enter a manually selected range, press any range
selection or the Auto softkey. The Multimeter enters the selected range or
reverts to the auto-selected range.
ACI Configuration (Resolution, RMS Filtering and DC Coupled)
Press the
Config key to see the ACI CONFIG menu:
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ACI CONFIG Menu
 Provides selection of the resolution for subsequent readings.
 Provides selection of various filters for the RMS converter, allowing
measurements to be made down to the chosen filter frequency. One of four
filters is always in circuit. The 40Hz filter is the default selection at power
on.
The Filter annunciator on the left-hand display indicates that the filter is
active and indicates its frequency.
 Controls the measuremen
t
-coupling configuration.
Note
DC-coupled should be selected for signal frequencies
less than 40 Hz.
The DC coupled annunciator in the left-hand display indicates active state.
ACI Resolution
Press the Resl key to see the ACI RESL menu:
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ACI RESL Menu
This menu offers the following resolution choices:
5 5-1/2-digits resolution
6 6-1/2-digits resolution
To revert to the
ACI CONFIG menu, press the Config key.
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