Fluke 8842A User Manual

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Table of Contents
Chapter Title Page
1 Introduction and Specifications........................................................ 1-1
1-1. INTRODUCTION................................................................................ 1-2
1-2. THE 8842A DIGITAL MULTIMETER.............................................. 1-2
1-3. OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES........................................................ 1-2
1-4. SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................. 1-3
2 Operating Instructions....................................................................... 2-1
2-1. INTRODUCTION................................................................................ 2-2
2-2. INSTALLATION................................................................................. 2-2
2-3. Installing the Power-Line Fuse ........................................................ 2-2
2-4. Connecting to Line Power................................................................ 2-2
2-5. Adjusting the Handle........................................................................ 2-3
2-6. Rack Mounting Kits......................................................................... 2-3
2-7. OPERATING FEATURES .................................................................. 2-4
2-8. Power-Up Features........................................................................... 2-4
2-9. Front and Rear Panel Features ......................................................... 2-4
2-10. Display Features............................................................................... 2-8
2-11. Error Messages................................................................................. 2-8
2-12. Overrange Indication........................................................................ 2-10
2-13. Diagnostic Self-Tests....................................................................... 2-10
2-14. Ranging............................................................................................ 2-10
2-15. AUTORANGE............................................................................. 2-10
2-16. MANUAL RANGE..................................................................... 2-11
2-17. Triggering......................................................................................... 2-11
2-18. CONTINUOUS TRIGGER MODE ............................................ 2-11
2-19. EXTERNAL TRIGGER MODE ................................................. 2-11
2-20. Reading Rates and Noise Rejection................................................. 2-11
2-21. Automatic Settling Time Delay........................................................ 2-12
2-22. External Trigger Input (Option -05 Only)........................................ 2-12
2-23. Sample Complete Output (Option -05 Only)................................... 2-12
2-24. MAKING MEASUREMENTS............................................................ 2-13
2-25. Input Overload Protection Limits..................................................... 2-13
2-26. Measuring Voltage and Resistance.................................................. 2-13
2-27. Measuring Current ........................................................................... 2-13

Fluke 8842A Specifications

General

Maximum Voltage	1000 V
Maximum Current	2 A
Operating Temperature	0°C to 50°C
Weight	2.5 kg
DC Voltage Range	100mV to 1000V
DC Current Range	0 to 2 A
AC Current Range	0 to 2 A
Frequency Range	20 Hz to 20kHz
Basic Resistance Accuracy	0.01%
Dimensions	216mm x 88mm x 280mm
Resistance Range	200 Ω to 20 MΩ