Section
Introduction
and
Specificatio~
INTRODUCTION
This manual provides complete operating instructions and
service information for the MA.
If
you wan1 to get
started using your 8840A right away, proceed to the
operating instructions in Section
2.
If
you intend to use the
8840A with the IEEE-488 Interface (Option -05), read
Sections
2
and
3.
1-2.
THE 8840A DIGITAL MULTIMETER
The Fluke 8840A Digital Multimeter is a high-
performance 5-112 digit instrument designed for general-
purpose bench or systems applications. Features of the
8840A include:
Highly legible vacuum fluorescent display
Intuitively easy front panel operation
1-3.
omlots
AND ACCESSORIES
A number of options and accegsories are available fc
8840A
which can
be
easily installed at any time.
options include:
IEEE-488 Interface (Optidn -03, featuring:
1
IS
I
the
The
Full programmability
Simple and predictable command set
Fast measurement throughput
External Trigger inpuf connector
Sample Complete output connector
Automated calibration
Low
cost
Basic dc accuracy of 0.005% for
1
year
2-wire and 4-wire resistance measurement
DC
current measurement
Up to 100 readings per second
'
Closed-case calibration (no internal adjustments)
Built-in sdf-tests
True RMS AC (Option
-@),
featuring:
Accessories include a variety of rack mounting
probes, test leads, and cables. Full information
2
options and accessories
can
be
found in Section 8
AC
voltage measurenient
AC
current measurement
k
lb
14.
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications for the
8840A
are given in Table
External dimensions are shown in Figure 1-1.
.its,
out
1-1.
1-1
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