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Fluke 8846A User Manual

Fluke 8846A
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8845A/8846A
Digital Multimeter
Programmers Manual
September 2006, Rev. 3, 3/11
© 2006 - 2011 Fluke Corporation, All rights reserved. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Fluke 8846A Specifications

General IconGeneral
Frequency Range3 Hz to 300 kHz
DC Voltage Range100 mV to 1000 V
AC Voltage Range100 mV to 750 V
Resistance Range10 Ω to 1 GΩ
ContinuityYes
Diode TestYes
Temperature MeasurementYes
Display5.5 digit
ConnectivityUSB, RS-232, GPIB
DC Current Range100 µA to 10 A
AC Current Range100 µA to 10 A
Frequency Accuracy0.01 %
Capacitance Range1 nF to 100 µF
Display TypeVFD
Power Supply100 V to 240 V
AC Voltage Accuracy±(0.06% + 0.03% of reading)
Resistance Accuracy±(0.01% + 0.001% of reading)

Summary

Remote Operation

Local and Remote Operation

Defines local vs. remote operation and interface limitations.

Computer Interfaces

Details the available interfaces (RS-232, Ethernet, IEEE-488) and their use.

Selecting the Remote Interface Port

Describes how to enable or select a remote control port.

Configuring the IEEE-488 Port

Details compliance with IEEE-488.2 and operation as a talker/listener.

Configuring the RS-232 Port

Details RS-232 communication and parameter setup.

Setting RS-232 Baud Rate

Explains how to set the RS-232 baud rate through menus.

Setting RS-232 Parity and Data Bits

Describes how to set RS-232 parity and data bits.

Setting RS-232 Stop Bits

Explains how to set RS-232 stop bits.

Setting RS-232 Flow Control

Details how to set RS-232 flow control.

Setting RS-232 End-Of-Line Character

Explains how to set RS-232 end-of-line characters.

RS-232 Modes of Operation

Explains Terminal and Computer modes for RS-232.

Configuring the Ethernet (LAN) Port

Details how to configure the LAN port for remote control.

Setting the IP Address

Explains IP address requirements and DHCP.

Setting a Static Internet Address

Details how to set a static IP address manually.

Setting the LAN Subnet Mask

Explains setting the subnet mask for LAN configuration.

Configuring the Host Name

Explains how to set the host name.

Configuring the LAN Default Gateway

Details setting the default gateway IP address.

Configuring the General Network Socket Port

Explains setting the default socket port.

Selecting the Programming Language

Explains how to switch between SCPI, Fluke 45, and 8842A command sets.

Getting Started With an Installation Test

Guides on performing an installation test for connectivity.

Installation Test for RS-232 Connections

Step-by-step procedure for RS-232 connectivity test.

Installation Test for IEEE-488 Connections

Procedure to test IEEE-488 connectivity.

Triggering Input

Describes how to place the meter in a wait-for-trigger state.

External Triggering

Details three methods for external triggering.

Supported SCPI Commands

CONFigure Command Summary

Summarizes SCPI CONFigure commands.

Math Command Summary

Summarizes SCPI math commands.

MEASure Command Summary

Summarizes SCPI MEASure commands.

MEASure Command Summary (cont.)

Continues summary of SCPI MEASure commands.

Measurement Configuration Command Summary

Summarizes SCPI measurement configuration commands.

Measurement Configuration Command Summary (cont.)

Continues summary of SCPI measurement configuration commands.

RS-232 Interface Command Summary

Summarizes SCPI commands for RS-232.

Status Reporting Command Summary

Summarizes SCPI status reporting commands.

System-Related Command Summary

Summarizes SCPI system-related commands.

Triggering Command Summary

Summarizes SCPI triggering commands.

Using the MEASure? Command

Explains how to use the MEASure? command.

Using the CONFigure Command

Continues explanation of the CONFigure command.

Using the READ? Command

Explains how to use the READ? command.

Using the INITiate Command

Explains how to use the INITiate command.

Using the FETCh? Command

Explains how to use the FETCh? command.

Using the SENSe Subsystem to Configure the Meter

Explains using the SENSe subsystem for configuration.

Programming for Math Operations

Explains how to program math functions.

Programming the Trigger System

Explains how to program the trigger system.

Using the Triggering Commands

Details specific trigger commands like INITiate and READ?.

Using System-Related Commands

Explains commands related to system functions.

FLUKE 45 Command Emulation Summary

Function Modifier Commands and Queries

Details function modifier commands.

FLUKE 8842A Emulation Mode

Appendix A Error Codes

Appendix B Fluke 45 Emulation Limitations

Appendix C Network Consideration

Appendix D Fluke 8842A Emulation Limitations

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