Fluke 8846A/C - Page 103

To Previous Page

8845A/8846A

Users Manual

This page is for holding the Reference Document (RD) fields. Do not remove from this master document.

All RD fields will be placed after this text.

Main Page

Table of Contents3
Introduction and Specifications11
Introduction13
Manual Set13
About this Manual14
Safety Information14
General Safety Summary14
Symbols16
Instrument Security Procedures16
Volatile Memory16
Non Volatile Memory17
Media Memory (8846A Only)17
Accessories17
General Specifications19
Power19
Dimensions19
Display19
Environment19
Safety19
Emc19
Triggering19
Memory20
Math Functions20
Electrical20
Remote Interfaces20
Warranty20
Electrical Specifications20
DC Voltage Specifications20
AC Voltage Specifications21
Resistance24
DC Current25
AC Current26
Frequency29
Capacitance (8846A Only)31
Temperature (8846A Only)31
Additional Errors31
Continuity31
Diode Test32
Measurement Rates (IEEE488[4])32
Preparing the Meter for Operation33
Introduction35
Unpacking and Inspecting the Meter35
Storing and Shipping the Meter35
Power Considerations35
Selecting the Line Voltage36
Replacing the Fuses36
Line-Power Fuse36
Current-Input Fuses37
Connecting to Line Power39
Turning Power-On40
Adjusting the Bail40
Installing the Meter in an Equipment Rack40
Cleaning the Meter41
Front-Panel Operation43
Introduction45
Controls and Indicators46
Front-Panel Feature Descriptions46
Display Panel47
Rear-Panel Connectors49
Adjusting the Meter's Range50
Navigating the Front-Panel Menu50
Configuring the Meter for a Measurement50
Setting the Beeper State50
Setting the Display Resolution51
Setting the AC Signal Filter51
Setting Continuity Resistance Threshold and Diode Test Parameters52
Setting the Default Temperature Scale (8846A Only)52
Enabling High Input Impedance52
Using the Analyze Functions53
Collecting Statistics on Measurements53
Testing Using Limits54
Setting an Offset Value55
Using MX+B55
Using Trendplot56
Using the Histogram Function57
Controlling Trigger Functions58
Choosing a Trigger Source58
Setting the Trigger Delay59
Setting the Number of Samples60
Understanding the Measurement Complete Signal60
Accessing and Controlling Memory60
Storing Readings in Memory60
Recalling Readings from Memory62
Storing Meter Configuration Information62
Storing the Power-Up Configuration63
Recalling the Power-Up Configuration63
Removing the Power-Up Configuration64
Recalling a Meter Configuration64
Managing Memory64
Controlling System-Related Operations65
Identifying Meter Errors65
Querying the Firmware for Revision Level66
Adjusting Display Brightness66
Setting the Meter's Date and Time66
USB Operation66
USB Storage Capacity and Write Time66
USB Memory Device Compatibility and Special Instruction67
Configuring the Remote Interface67
Checking the Meter's Calibration Date67
Resetting the Meter's Default Settings68
Making Measurements69
Introduction71
Selecting Function Modifiers71
Activating the Secondary Display71
Measuring Voltage72
Measuring DC Voltage72
Measuring AC Voltage73
Measuring Frequency and Period75
Measuring Resistance75
Making a Two-Wire Resistance Measurement76
Making a Four-Wire Resistance Measurement76
Measuring Current78
Measuring DC Current79
Measuring AC Current80
Measuring Capacitance (8846A Only)81
Measuring RTD Temperature (8846A Only)82
Testing Continuity83
Checking Diodes84
Making a Triggered Measurement85
Setting the Trigger Mode85
Setting a Trigger Delay85
Setting Number of Samples Per Trigger85
Connecting an External Trigger86
Monitoring the Measurement-Complete Signal86
Appendices87
A 2X4 Test Leads89
2X4 Test Leads89
B Errors91
Errors91
RS-232 Port Connections95
D Analog Filter Applications97
Analog Filter Applications97

Fluke 8846A/C - Page 103

Table of Contents

Related product manuals