Fluke 8846A User Manual

8845A/8846A
Users Manual
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Additional Errors ................................................................................ 1-22
Continuity........................................................................................... 1-22
Diode Test ......................................................................................... 1-23
Measurement Rates (IEEE488[4])..................................................... 1-23
2 Preparing the Meter for Operation ..................................................... 2-1
Introduction............................................................................................ 2-3
Unpacking and Inspecting the Meter..................................................... 2-3
Contacting Fluke ................................................................................... 2-3
Storing and Shipping the Meter............................................................. 2-3
Power Considerations ........................................................................... 2-3
Selecting the Line Voltage................................................................. 2-4
Replacing the Fuses.......................................................................... 2-4
Connecting to Line Power ..................................................................... 2-7
Turning Power-On ................................................................................. 2-8
Adjusting the Bail................................................................................... 2-8
Installing the Meter in an Equipment Rack............................................ 2-8
Cleaning the Meter ................................................................................ 2-9
3 Front-Panel Operation......................................................................... 3-1
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

Fluke 8846A Specifications

General

Frequency Range	3 Hz to 300 kHz
DC Voltage Range	100 mV to 1000 V
AC Voltage Range	100 mV to 750 V
Resistance Range	10 Ω to 1 GΩ
Continuity	Yes
Diode Test	Yes
Temperature Measurement	Yes
Display	5.5 digit
Connectivity	USB, RS-232, GPIB
DC Current Range	100 µA to 10 A
AC Current Range	100 µA to 10 A
Frequency Accuracy	0.01 %
Capacitance Range	1 nF to 100 µF
Display Type	VFD
Power Supply	100 V to 240 V
AC Voltage Accuracy	±(0.06% + 0.03% of reading)
Resistance Accuracy	±(0.01% + 0.001% of reading)