To Next Page

To Previous Page

3-1

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

Fluke 8846A/C User Manual

Questions and Answers: