Fluke 8508A - 1 Introduction and Specifications

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Chapter 1
Introduction and Specifications
Title Page
Introduction.......................................................................................................... 1-3
Safety Considerations .......................................................................................... 1-3
Symbols ........................................................................................................... 1-5
Service Information ............................................................................................. 1-6
How to Contact fluke........................................................................................... 1-6
Specifications....................................................................................................... 1-6
General Specifications..................................................................................... 1-7
Maximum Voltage and Current Inputs............................................................ 1-8
DC and AC Voltage .................................................................................... 1-8
DC and AC Current..................................................................................... 1-8
Resistance and Temperature ....................................................................... 1-8
DC Voltage...................................................................................................... 1-9
DC Current ...................................................................................................... 1-10
AC Voltage...................................................................................................... 1-11
AC Current ...................................................................................................... 1-13
Resistance........................................................................................................ 1-15
Temperature..................................................................................................... 1-17
Read Rate and Additional Uncertainty............................................................ 1-18
Applying the Specifications................................................................................. 1-19
Introduction ..................................................................................................... 1-19
Absolute and Relative Specifications .............................................................. 1-19
Applying User’s Calibration Uncertainties ..................................................... 1-20
Operating and Calibration Temperature Ranges ............................................. 1-20
Applying Temperature Coefficient Specifications .......................................... 1-20
Ratio Measurements ........................................................................................ 1-21
Additional Errors............................................................................................. 1-21