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Chapter 1 
Introduction and Specifications 
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Introduction........................................................................................................ 1-3 
Safety Information .............................................................................................  1-3
 
Symbols ......................................................................................................... 1-4 
General Safety Summary...............................................................................  1-4 
Description of IEC 61010 Measurement Categories .........................................  1-6 
Organization of the Calibration Manual ............................................................  1-7 
Chapter 1 – Introduction and Specifications .................................................  1-7 
Chapter 2 – General Maintenance ................................................................. 1-7 
Chapter 3 – Performance Test and Calibration..............................................  1-7 
Chapter 4 – List of Replaceable Parts ...........................................................  1-7 
Operating Instructions........................................................................................  1-7 
Accessories ........................................................................................................ 1-7 
General Specifications .......................................................................................  1-9 
Power............................................................................................................. 1-9 
Dimensions.................................................................................................... 1-9 
Display........................................................................................................... 1-9 
Environment .................................................................................................. 1-9 
Safety............................................................................................................. 1-9 
EMC .............................................................................................................. 1-9 
Triggering...................................................................................................... 1-9 
Memory ......................................................................................................... 1-10 
Math Functions..............................................................................................  1-10 
Electrical........................................................................................................ 1-10 
Remote Interfaces..........................................................................................  1-10 
Warranty........................................................................................................ 1-10 
Electrical Specifications ....................................................................................  1-10 
DC Voltage Specifications ............................................................................  1-10 
AC Voltage Specifications ............................................................................  1-11 
Resistance...................................................................................................... 1-14 
DC Current ....................................................................................................  1-15 
AC Current ....................................................................................................  1-16 
Frequency ...................................................................................................... 1-18 
Capacitance (8846A Only) ............................................................................  1-20 
Temperature (8846A only) ............................................................................  1-20 
Continuity...................................................................................................... 1-20