Fluke 863 - Page 17

A Quick Tour
Your Graphical Multimeter
1
1-3
Table 1-1. Introducing Your Graphical Multimeter (cont)
ITEM SYMBOL DESCRIPTION
D
d
F
P
M
r
H
THE HARDKEYS
. Hardkeys appear immediately below the softkeys. Hardkeys perform the same
operations in all functions. Pressing
W
wakes up the screen from Sleep Mode (all models) and toggles
the backlight power level on Model 867B. Although hardkeys can generally be pressed at any time,
certain feature combinations are not allowed. The GMM test tool rejects any hardkey press that is not
allowed; a long beep sounds. Chapter 4 explains each hardkey in detail.
E
V
C
X
A
a
MEASUREMENT CONNECTIONS.
Review the input connection scheme now only for
familiarization: no actual connections are necessary during the Quick Tour. Volts, Ohms,
Continuity, Conductance, Diode Test, Capacitance, and Component Test measurements use
V
for the Red lead. Amps measurements use
A
for the Red lead. mAμA measurements
use
a
for the Red lead. LOGIC Test measurements use
X
for the Red lead. All
functions use
C
for the Black lead. Refer to Figure 1-3 for TL70A test lead connection
views.
F
B
LINE POWER OR BATTERY POWER.
You can power the GMM with batteries or from ac line
power through the Battery Eliminator. New alkaline (AA) cells provide a minimum of 4 hours
operation. A fully charged BP7217 NiCd battery pack typically provides a minimum of 8 hours
operation. The battery eliminator recharges the NiCd battery pack on Model 867B. Refer to
Figure 1-4.
G
RS232
SERIAL PC OR PRINTER CONNECTION.
Your GMM can use an optional optical serial
interface cable to communicate with a PC or printer. Refer to Chapter 6.