Fluke 8845A - Front-Panel Operation

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Chapter 3
Front-Panel Operation
Title Page
Introduction........................................................................................................ 3-3
Controls and Indicators...................................................................................... 3-4
Front-Panel Feature Descriptions .................................................................. 3-4
Display Panel................................................................................................. 3-5
Rear-Panel Connectors .................................................................................. 3-7
Adjusting the Meter’s Range......................................................................... 3-8
Navigating the Front-Panel Menu...................................................................... 3-8
Configuring the Meter for a Measurement ........................................................ 3-8
Setting the Beeper State................................................................................. 3-8
Setting the Display Resolution ...................................................................... 3-9
Setting the AC Signal Filter .......................................................................... 3-9
Setting Continuity Resistance Threshold and Diode Test Parameters .......... 3-10
Setting the Default Temperature Scale (8846A Only) .................................. 3-10
Enabling High Input Impedance.................................................................... 3-10
Using the Analyze Functions ............................................................................. 3-11
Collecting Statistics on Measurements.......................................................... 3-11
Testing Using Limits ..................................................................................... 3-12
Setting an Offset Value ................................................................................. 3-13
Using MX+B ................................................................................................. 3-13
Using TrendPlot............................................................................................. 3-14
Using the Histogram Function....................................................................... 3-15
Controlling Trigger Functions ........................................................................... 3-16
Choosing a Trigger Source............................................................................ 3-16
Setting the Trigger Delay .............................................................................. 3-17
Setting the Number of Samples..................................................................... 3-18
Understanding the Measurement Complete Signal ....................................... 3-18
Accessing and Controlling Memory.............................................................. 3-18
Storing Readings in Memory......................................................................... 3-18
Recalling Readings from Memory ................................................................ 3-20
Storing Meter Configuration Information ..................................................... 3-20
Storing the Power-up Configuration.............................................................. 3-21
Recalling the Power-up Configuration .......................................................... 3-21
Removing the Power-up Configuration......................................................... 3-22
Recalling a Meter Configuration ................................................................... 3-22
Managing Memory ........................................................................................ 3-22
Controlling System-Related Operations ............................................................ 3-23